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No-Roll Sinker
A flat, teardrop sliding sinker that resists rolling in current — popular for catfish and river bottom rigs where a round weight would tumble.
When to use it
- River catfishing
- Current where round sinkers roll
- Slip-sinker bottom rigs
Strengths
- Holds position in current
- Line slides through like an egg sinker
Weaknesses
- Specialized for current situations
Key facts
Best species: Catfish, river bottom feeders
Common mistakes
- Using round sinkers in strong river current and drifting out of the hole