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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