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No-Roll Sinker · Gear · ReelFishHelp

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

Great for these fish

Blue Catfish Channel Catfish