FS Digest

Interesting rig for saltwater, at least from where I'm at, I've only used that for fresh water. Where are you located (I'm in New York)? But I'll typically use a 25++ pound test with a 3oz + pyramid sinker on the surf around here. If I f up the cast and the bail locks I'll still send my rig halfway to Europe (or Connecticut). I guess instead of the egg we'll use a "fish finder" rig.

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by z400

FS Digest

I'm located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay (VA side). It's used as a catfish rig down here and I've had really good success using it for bigger croaker than the pre-made bottom rig I was using before. What constitutes a fish finder rig?

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by CraigdarrochFerguson

FS Digest

Older folks will tell you 10 lbs per Oz till you reach 6 oz

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by bajanwaterman

drpoin

You might try 'lobbing' the line...like having a wad of bait on...and not wanting to 'snap' it off.

MadMac Loc: Marion (in Grant County) Indiana

Good rule of thumb is ten lbs test for every oz thrown

jp21sd

Do you have a cracked guide?

Big dog Loc: Bayshore, Long Island, New York

Check the tip for cracks.

edkealer

I use a rule of thumb that says 1 oz weight for every 10 pounds of breaking strength. If you are using 6# line, you should use no sinker heavier than 3/4ozIMO.

DonaldRotter80 Loc: St, Cloud, Minnesota

Something else to consider is that I have had trouble with Trilene Extra Limp line so have ONLY used 6 LB. Green Trilene XT (Extra Tough) for many years now with NO problems. I agree that you are casting a 1 ounce weight with too light line but Trilene XT, (I perfer Green Trilene XT) also comes in heavier weights. The Trilene XL (Extra Limp) shredded and broke when used in weeds, brush or rocky conditions, not so the Trilene XT. Also the XL caused many snarls and much line was discarded each time.

Largieandsmalliebassfisherman01

Definitely, all of the above comments are true. You must also check the condition of the egg sinker's line insertion area. If it is hitting any solid structure(rocks, docks, mussel beds, riprap, etc.) below the water, then the egg sinker probably is also getting dinged up and getting sharp nicks and burrs on the pass through and exit holes of the sinker. This will cause the line to get kicked up and easily break off. Even heavier braid will last longer than your 6 pound line, but will still get nicked up, and eventually snap also. If you can afford it, try to buy egg sinker's with nylon inserts going thru the vertical center of the egg sinker. This will prevent the line from getting nicked up from sinker damage, and should last longer. Another truck is to definitely use braided line in the 30-50 pound range, to achieve a good level of abrasion resistance. You can also buy heat shrink tubing to fit right over the sinker and cover 2-3 inches of line above and below the sinker. The heat shrink tubing will immediately take the shape of your line and sinker when exposed to a lighter's flame. Don't overheat the shrink it it will burn and weaken the line. A 3rd thing you can do, if the above tips don't work, is to make your own egg sinker rigs, with stainless steel wire or nylon/,PVC coated leader wire, fished through the nylon insert egg sinker. Buy the correct size crimps for the wire along with a package of Spro or Sampo swivels. Your line would attach to the swivel end, and a steel swivel assembly should be placed on the other end of the rig, where any size hook can be slid on and the snap can be closed. This type of sinker rigs should be able to take a fair amount big under water punishment, and hopefully still not got your line. Happy fishing!😁

Hawg Loc: East Tennessee

Sounds like a cracked guide. Take a qtip and good around each eye. If there’s a crack or break the cotton will stick in it. And I agree 6lb is too light for 1oz c-rig. Try 17 - 20 lb line

jerseyguy Loc: Ocean County NJ

Egg sinker - I got a coffee stirrer, those skinny plastic straws. Fit perfectly in the thru hole. Cut it with a 1/8" sticking out. Used a little flame on it. As it melts it rounds the edges of the cut over. Smoothes it out, no nicks, and stays in the egg. Kinda brilliant, eh?

MadMac Loc: Marion (in Grant County) Indiana

Actually it is. Now, come up with a good sinker slider other than just a plain snap swivel slid onto the main line.

flybynight Loc: Brookline, MA

1 ounce sinker is WAY to Heavy for 6Lb, also how OLD is your line ?

Sacalait 1

Your 6lb line would be excellent for bream fishing! (With a 16th oz lure!)