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Bank Sinker
A rounded, tapered weight that slides over rock and structure with fewer snags — good for hard bottom and bridge/pier fishing.
When to use it
- Rocky bottom
- Bridges and piers
- Current where you want the weight to move less snag-prone
Strengths
- Fewer snags on structure than pyramids
- Rounded shape slides free
Weaknesses
- Won't hold sand in surf like a pyramid
Key facts
Recommended sizes: 1–8 oz by depth/current
Common mistakes
- Using a bank sinker in the surf and dragging out of the zone