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Can anyone tell me what this is?

Jul 9, 2019 08:41:46 #

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by PuggySs

Jul 9, 2019 08:41:58 #

FS Digest

It's shock cord, but why it's on the fishing line is beyond me.

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by Montythedraincat

Jul 9, 2019 08:42:03 #

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I bought it used it even has a hook on it!

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by PuggySs

Jul 9, 2019 08:42:07 #

FS Digest

I'm guessing it's there for shock absorption on the line to keep the line from breaking. Having well looked after line and good knots is probably a better option, especially because the hook being straight on the shock cord would scare off more skittish fish.

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by Montythedraincat

Jul 9, 2019 08:42:11 #

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It is really heavy not like a bungy cord

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by PuggySs

Jul 9, 2019 08:42:15 #

FS Digest

What is it used for?

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by PuggySs

Jul 9, 2019 08:42:19 #

FS Digest

Slinky weights. Used for drifting baits to avoid snagging.

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by Bashed_to_a_pulp

Jul 9, 2019 13:58:08 #

BankStalker Loc: Friendswood TX

homemade drop shot weight, prob paracord w/ bb pinch on

Jul 9, 2019 23:28:11 #

WhiskerKnight

That’s a makeshift Dragons Tail, drift fishing, and snag free

Jul 10, 2019 08:07:00 #

Rad

FS Digest wrote:

by PuggySs

I have bought these in tackle shops, it's a weight for drifting or casting in heavy water, won't snag on rocky bottom or in underwater structure as easily as some sinkers. I still have some in the origional packaging.

Jul 10, 2019 17:48:18 #

CaptBuddy

That's the drifting weight we use with the Santee rig catfishing

Jul 11, 2019 11:17:34 #

Jakestake83 Loc: Mooresville NC

It's definitely a slinky weight. We used them for drifting or trolling for Catfish. They don't hang up on structure like sinkers do.

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