CALCULATORS
Suggested sinker weight range
A suggested sinker range from current, depth, ground and casting distance. The formula and assumptions are shown openly below.
SUGGESTED RANGE
10–15 grams
12.8 g · starting point
0.45 oz · imperial
Formula and assumptions
w = k × d × (1 + 1.8v²)
- k = 0.85
- d = 8.5 m
- v = 0.6 m/s
The result is a starting point, not an exact value. Wind load and line drag are not included.
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