How To Tie Fishing Weights

Many fishermen incorporate weights, or fishing sinkers, into their fishing gear. Weights are commonly used to keep bait on a certain place on the fishing line. This is especially convenient for individuals looking to catch a specific type of fish that may only dwell in certain areas of the water. Weights are either slid or crimped onto a fishing line. Weights that are slid onto the line and often tied into place so that the weight doesn't slide during fishing. Tying this weight onto the line is fairly straightforward and requires just a few easy steps for it to be securely fastened to the fishing line.

Steps
Find your fishing weight. There are numerous sizes, shapes and types of fishing weights to choose from. Visit your local bait and tackle or hardware store to find your weight.

Choose the size and type of weight designed for the type of fishing you're planning on doing. The outside of the package on the weight should let you know what type of fishing it is designed for.

Purchase fishing line. Make sure your fishing line is strong enough to support a weight, it should be written on the package if it is designed for heavy duty wishing equipment.

Slide your weight onto the line through the opening in the top of the weight. Slide the weight to the desired level of your line. For example, if you're bottom fishing, you will want to leave the weight near the end of the line.

Place a piece of rubber band along the line just beneath where you want the weight to be. Hold it securely until you are ready to fasten it to the line.

Take the open end on the line and securely wrap it around the rubber band with approximately five loops. Begin this process near the bottom of the rubber band and work your way upward.

Take the open end on the line and securely wrap it around the rubber band with approximately five loops. Begin this process near the bottom of the rubber band and work your way upward.

Use a pair of scissors to trim the end of the line extending from the knot, if needed. If you decide to do this leave at least 1/8-inch of line extending from the knot.