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Pyramid Sinker
A pointed, flat-sided weight that digs into sand and holds bottom in surf and current. The surf-fishing standard.
When to use it
- Surf fishing
- Holding bottom in current
- Sandy bottoms
Strengths
- Grips sand and holds position
- Keeps bait in the strike zone in waves
Weaknesses
- Snags on rock/reef
- Overkill in calm water
Key facts
Recommended sizes: 2–6 oz depending on surf and current
Common mistakes
- Too light to hold the surf
- Using pyramids over rocky bottom (get a bank sinker)