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Fishing Weights

Since so many rigs need fishing weights or sinkers added to them, lead sinkers, split shots, bullet weights, and other fishing weights are all very important additions to your tackle box.  With so many fishing weights for sale, Fin Feather Fur Outfitters offers top brands like Bullet Weights and Eagle Claw in our trusted online tackle store.

  • VMC

    VMC Tungsten Slider Weights

    $8.49 - $8.99

    Built specifically for Carolina-rigging, the VMC Tungsten Slider Weights offer a compact, technique-specific construction that boosts performance and efficiency. Made from 100% lead-free tungsten, the VMC Tungsten Slider Weights are more compact than...

  • KALIN

    Kalin's Carolina Clacker

    $3.99

    Eliminating the time and labor that goes into a Carolina-rig, the Kalin's Carolina Clacker provides a premium rigging solution that will maximize your fishing time. Consisting of top-notch swivels, a high-end brass weight, quality glass beads, and a...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Round Split Shot

    $1.49

    Looking forward to a great day of freshwater fishing? The Eagle Claw Round Split-Shot Sinkers are a great way to get the right type of action from your trusty baits and lures. The Eagle Claw Round Split-Shot Sinkers are made of lead and feature a...

  • VMC

    VMC Tokyo Rig Heavy Duty Flippin Hooks

    $4.69

    Expanding upon the runaway success of the original Tokyo rig, the VMC Tokyo Rig Heavy Duty Flippin' Hook delivers bolstered durability that allows anglers to fish with confidence around heavy cover. Made using a VMC Ike Approved Heavy Duty Flippin' Hook,...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Bank Sinker

    $3.99

    On a slow fishing day in the 1920's, Drew McGill encountered a bird of prey that caused him to rethink the shape of the common fishhook. Now over 90 years later, Eagle Claw continues to carry on a legacy of integrity, honesty, and American heritage. As...

  • COTTON CORDELL

    Lindy No-Snagg Slip Sinkers

    $5.99 - $10.99

    Originally designed by legendary angler, Ron Lindner, the Lindy No-Snagg Slip Sinker employs a unique banana-shaped construction that allows it to glide over heavy cover, while giving the angler a better feel of the bottom. A combination of seven...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Twist-Lock Sinker

    $1.49

    Eagle Claw Twist Lock Sinker. Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert- Type of Water: Freshwater, Saltwater- Fish Species: Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Tarpon, Redfish, Snapper, Sea Trout, Snook, Cobia1 Twist Lock Sinkers

  • VMC

    VMC Neko Weight

    $3.49

    Built specifically for Neko-rigging, the VMC Neko Weight is the perfect way to add weight to your soft plastics without affecting their appearance. Forged with semi-sharp point for easy insertion, the VMC Neko Weight features conical ribs that firmly...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Egg Sinkers

    $1.99

    Ideal for an endless amount of fishing applications, the Eagle Claw Egg Sinker is a great way to add weight to a rig without additional tension on the line. The Eagle Claw Egg Sinker is offered in a variety of weights to accommodate any depth or...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Sinker Assortment

    $3.99 - $4.99

    On a slow fishing day in the 1920's, Drew McGill encountered a bird of prey that caused him to rethink the shape of the common fishhook. Now over 90 years later, Eagle Claw continues to carry on a legacy of integrity, honesty, and American heritage. As...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Lead Worm Weights

    $1.49

    The Eagle Claw Lead Worm Weights feature precise molds and quality lead compositions. Perfect for Texas-rigs, they offer an affordable alternative to tungsten. Eagle Claw products have been trusted worldwide since 1925.

  • BULLET WEIGHTS

    Bullet Weights Disc Sinkers

    $3.49 - $4.49

    The round, flat shape of the Bullet Weights Disc Sinker allows it to lay flat and prevents rolling. Perfect for surf or river fishing. Made of lead.

  • VMC

    VMC Half Moon Wacky Weight

    $3.49

    Designed with a semi-circular front, the VMC Half Moon Wacky Weight delivers dependable rigging for finesse tactics. Easy to insert into the head or tail of your soft baits, the VMC Half Moon Wacky Weight is molded with conical ribs that firmly anchor it...

  • BULLET WEIGHTS

    Bullet Weights Bank Sinkers

    $0.11 - $4.49

    These bank sinkers are great for Surf and River fishing. Useful in very deep water or heavy currents, these will hold well and sink quickly.

  • BULLET WEIGHTS

    Bullet Weights No Roll Sinkers

    $4.49 - $7.99

    No Roll sinkers are quickly becoming the favorite choice for river fisherman. The hole through the center of the sinker allows your line to slide like an egg sinker. The flat sides keep the sinker from rolling across the bottom of the river. 3 Piece.

  • BULLET WEIGHTS

    Bullet Weights Egg Sinkers

    $2.29

    Bullet Weights Egg Sinkers allows your bait to glide through weeds and rocks snag-free. These Egg Sinkers slip-weight is ideal for Carolina rigging. Egg Sinkers allow anglers to get down deep where the big ones hang out while allowing fish to feel the...

  • BULLET WEIGHTS

    Bullet Weights Finesse Drop Shot Weights

    $3.49

    Dropshotting has really turned into an effective and widespread way of rigging a worm and catching fish. This technique which started in Japan to catch highly pressured fish was perfected in California and has spread everywhere there are bass and water...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Bass Casting Sinker

    $1.99

    The Eagle Claw Bass Casting Sinkers feature a quality construction, complete with a durable embedded swivel. Perfect for drop shotting, they are available in a range of sizes. Eagle Claw products have been trusted worldwide since 1925.Specifications and...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Bottom Bouncer

    $2.49 - $3.99

    Eagle Claw Bottom Bouncers are popular for use when targeting walleye. Bottom Bouncer rigs put your bait presentation close to the bottom and often produce fish when all other trolling techniques fail. Bottom bouncers are often used with a non-stretch...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Pinch-on sinker

    $1.19

    A fantastic way to strengthen your fishing excursion, the Eagle Claw Pinch-On Sinker was made to function as the most suitable supplement to your tackle box. Providing some of the most enduring materials available, the Eagle Claw Pinch-On Sinker is a...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Removable Split-Shot

    $1.19

    These sinkers will help you to cast further and will also put your line down on the bottom where want it.They are removable so if desire more or less weight it can be adjusted in just a moment.It Enhance fishing experience by updating your tackle box...

  • EAGLE CLAW

    Eagle Claw Bobber Stops

    $2.49

    Intended to keep bobbers in place on your fishing line, the Eagle Claw Bobber Rubber Stops have been increasingly used as an important component of the popular Punch Rig. By affixing the Bobber Stop above your sinker, it keeps the entire Punch Rig...

What Are Fishing Weights?

Fishing weights are pieces of metal that add weight to a bait, line, or lure to help get more depth on your bait and increase your casting distance. They are made from lead, tungsten, or steel depending on what kind of fishing weight you are using. When adding a weight to your setup it can help you target more specific species, adjust for water conditions like current, wind, and depth. Each type of fishing weight is designed for a different fishing technique whether you are fishing in calm lakes or fast moving rivers, fishing weights are a common and necessary piece of terminal tackle for many anglers.

Types of Fishing Weights

There are many different types of fishing weights, each specifically designed for a different purpose. Here is the breakdown of the nine most common fishing weights.

  • Split Shot :

    Slip Shot fishing weights are most used for finesse fishing and slight depth adjustments. The slip shot weight clamps down on the fishing line and can easily be adjusted and removed to fine tune your setup, and they are mostly seen used fishing for panfish, trout, or even bass when needing to adjust a rig.
  • Bullet Weights :

    Bullet weights are the perfect fishing weight for Carolina rigs and Texas rigs. They are ideal for bass fishing especially in heavy cover when combined with those rigs. Bullet weights are streamlined shaped weights allowing it to slip through vegetation without getting snagged and put at the end of a hook that is paired with a soft plastic.
  • Drop Shot Weights :

    Drop Shot weights are for vertical finesse fishing which is used to target suspended bas in deeper and clear water. Positioned at the end of the line, the bait is above the weight, offering a precise depth control to put your bait right in front of those suspended bass.
  • Tungsten Weights :

    A high-density alternative to lead, the tungsten weight is used by bass anglers who need compact and responsive weights. With smaller size, but the same weight, it transmits bottom feel better and is more eco-friendly than traditional lead weights.
  • Egg Sinkers :

    Egg Sinkers are for live bait rigs that need to frequently move, and mostly used for catfish, walleye, and some saltwater fish. Egg Sinkers work by having a line that runs through the center, allowing bait to drift naturally in the water while the weight stays on the bottom.
  • Bank Sinkers :

    Bank Sinkers are weights that anchor baits to the bottom, mostly used in rivers, lakes, and surf zones that have high current. They have a teardrop shape with a flat side to resist rolling the moving water.
  • Pyramid Sinkers :

    Pyramid Sinkers, mostly used for saltwater fishing, hold bait in the surf and strong current. They are pointed, and as the name says shaped like a pyramid, the point digs into sand or mud to keep the bait help in one spot in the water.
  • No-Roll Sinkers :

    As the name suggests, this is an anchoring rig that is for heavy current that doesn’t roll in the water. Commonly used for catfish and carp, the no roll sinker is a flat disc shape that resists movement in flowing water.
  • Nail or Insert Weights :

    Sometimes if you need to keep your soft plastic deeper in the water column, you can add a nail or insert weight. They are best for making finesse presentations heavier and is inserted directly into the soft bait to adjust fall rate and balance.

What Are Fishing Weights Used For?

Fishing weights are used by anglers to control and alter how baits and lures move in the water. By adding weight to your fishing line, sinkers help baits sink to specific depths, stay in place in moving water, and achieve a longer, more accurate cast. If you want to present a natural looking bait, fishing weights are essential especially in deep strong and windy waters. One of the most common ways to use fishing weights is putting a split shot onto some line a few inches above a hook with bait on it and a couple of inches below a bobber to suspend your bait in the middle of the water column.

The Best Fishing Weight Brands

When it comes to choosing the right fishing weights for sale, it can be a lot of information to take in. There are tons of brands that make fishing weights, so lets review our favorite at Fin Feather Fur Outfitters.

  • Eagle Claw :

    Eagle Claw fishing weights offer a combo of reliability, affordability, and wide product variety which makes it accessible to anglers of all experience levels, While Eagle Claw is known primarily for their fishing hooks, they produce a full line of terminal tackle including sinkers, split shots, egg weights, and other specialty rigging equipment. Overall Eagle Claw weights have a trusted reputation, affordable weights, wide range of weight offerings, and easy to use designs, making them a top brand for anglers of every level.

FAQs About Fishing Weights

What type of fishing weight should I use?

Anglers frequently ask which style of weight (split shot, bullet, egg, pyramid, bank sinkers) works best for different fishing scenarios like freshwater vs. saltwater, bottom fishing, or casting with soft plastics. See our breakdown above for what type of fishing weight you should use in what situation and water conditions.

How much weight should I use when fishing?

The amount of weight you should use when fishing depends on several key factors, including water conditions, fishing technique, bait type, and target species. In general, the goal is to use the lightest weight possible that still allows you to get your bait where it needs to be and keep it there.

Do fishing weights affect casting distance and bait presentation?

Yes, fishing weights significantly affect both casting distance and bait presentation. Choosing the right weight is crucial for delivering your bait effectively and making it look natural to fish. Heavier weights (1/2 oz to 2 oz +) will significantly increase casting distance, while a lighter weight (1/16 oz to ¼ oz) are better for short, more accurate casts.

Fishing Weights For Sale

In review, fishing weights have always been an integral part of fishing tackle. From a classic split shot weight to get your worm deeper, to bullet weights ideal for flipping Texas rigs through weeds and beds, Fin Feather Fur Outfitters has a massive supply of high-quality fishing weights for sale from top brands that you trust to help keep your lines tight, live wells full, and even get that next PB!