How to Tie an Egg Sinker Rig
This is a very simple and effective rig.
The egg sinker rig is used to fish off or near the bottom. It works so well because the egg sinker allows the fish to pick up the bait without feeling any resistance and it presents your offering where many fish spend a lot of time… on or near the bottom. This is also a great rig for casting from the bank.
You will need:
- Egg Sinker
- Barrel Swivel
- Hook
- Leader
STEP 1 :
First thread the egg sinker onto your main line.
STEP 2: Tie the barrel swivel onto the main line using an improved clinch knot.
STEP 3: Tie 8 to 12 inches of leader onto the barrel swivel. If your are fishing in clear water, use line that is lighter than your main line (like 2lb to 4lb test) for your leader, otherwise you can use the same test as your main line.
STEP 4: Tie your hook onto the leader using an improved clinch knot. The type of hook you use will depend on the fish you are targeting and the bait that you choose.
Small Fish (Trout, Panfish, Minnows): #12 – #8
Medium Fish: #6 – #2
Large Fish: #2 and larger
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June 15th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
This is the rig I use quite often when I go fishing in salt water estuaries. Biggest fish I caught with it was 105cm (over 3ft) just over 11kg (around the 24lb mark). Only used 8lb trace and 6lb mainline. Rig held up nicely.
July 18th, 2009 at 9:58 am
18.07.09
Hi there
It is Fantastic. Congrats. I had been Surf fishing past one year & I fish last 2 days of every week ends. I had never caught a fish more than 2 feet long & weighing not more than 4 kg. The last & heaviest was a 4.2 kg. This Week End I Will Try an EGG SINKER RIG. Thank U.
I have tried all sorts of live baits, including sand crabs & the plastic ones early in the morning 4.30 am till 7 am & the evenings from 5pm to 9pm. after 9pm it is not safe to be on the beach alone or ever two with no police protection.
I use the Ugly Stik BWS 1100 10′ & 2 piece spinning rod & Daiwa Emcast Sport spinning reel. The Sufix Mono Filament Line is th 16 lbs & Cajun Lightnin Red 14 lbs line with a steel leader line. The sinkers are Lead Pyramid, rubber core & brass swivel sinkers. All the best & Have a Nice Sun Shine Day
Raysun Bhakar
October 13th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Why use the egg sinker? I would like someone to explain to me what is its benefit over any other sinker?
October 13th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Hi Mike… The hole through the middle of an egg sinker is smooth, allowing the line to move freely through the sinker. When the fish bites, it won’t feel any resistance and will be more likely to fully take the bait. This is in contrast to split-shot sinkers, which will create an unatural restance and perhaps cause the fish to release the bait.
October 14th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Thank you sherb, you beat me to this response… perfectly explained.
February 25th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Thanks for the great articles!
July 25th, 2011 at 4:41 am
I will be using this type of rig. What of other rigs for example a Carolina rig, wacky rig , Texas Rig and possible variations that seems to work. I see only one rig here
March 23rd, 2012 at 8:12 pm
What gets me is that there are so many kinds of fishing lures, rigs, and such and very few descriptions on how they are used effectively whenever I see them advertised in a catalog, store display or whatever.
It’s almost like they expect everyone to know what they are and how to use them, or they don’t want to sell them.
Guess this is why I should buy Nick’s book and the fly and bubble.