By Vanessa Padgalskas
Weights on a fishing line let the bait sink to the bottom to catch bottom-dweller fish. Smaller weights are typically put on a line when the fisherman is using live bait to catch fish. These weights prevent the live bait from swimming to the surface. A commonly used small weight is called a split shot sinker. Here's how to attach the split shot to your line.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You'll Need:
- Pliers
Split shot sinker
- Pliers
- Split shot sinker
Step 1
Tie a hook to the end of your fishing line.
Step 2
Use pliers to pinch one split shot sinker to the line about one foot above the hook. Do not pinch the sinker too hard, because you can damage the line.
Step 3
If you have heavy bait on your hook, consider putting a second sinker on your line above the first.
About the Author:
Vanessa Padgalskas was born and raised in Spokane, Wash. and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Padgalskas graduated from American University in 2007 with degrees in international studies and economics. She is currently a third-year law student at Lewis and Clark Law School.
