Does this SURF FISHING Tackle Really Work? Pyramid vs Sputnik.

In this video, I do a side-by-side comparison of a traditional pyramid weight and a sputnik sinker. The results are surprising.

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[dirkdiggler]

I've used the pyramid weights and the thing is when it is underwater is different than where you are testing it. Underwater the sinker will actually sink under the sand after you let it sit for a few minutes like quicksand, than it actually holds tight. The sputnik on the other hand you don't have to wait to be able to tighten your line because it has the wires that almost instantly holds to the sand.

[ignatiuslaurent]

I was just about to buy the spunik sinker but I was reluctant to so I decided to check on YouTube if any one makes a video on this sinker before I make a fool of my self in buying it . seeing your video you have me sold

[rolandbailey]

That weight we call a grip lead. It is designed to hold in a tide run. The long tail helps the weight to grip better. We use grip weights up to 7to8.oz depending on the tide flow. Tight lines from United Kingdom.

[kent]

This was a very good video bro, good job very informative, I've never used a Sputnik but now I think I might try because of this vid.
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[aquadoc]

I'll have to be the old guy here. When I grew up surf fishing we basically had: 1. Bank Sinker (aka -teardrop). pyramid and Egg. So bank sinkers worked well if you wanted to move over the bar/sand or drag it like fluke fishing, 2. Pyramid (when you tried to hold the bottom and set your line, and 3. Egg when you wanted to do a little in between the teardrop and the pyramid. We selected the amount of hold based on feel and adjusted the "once" to get a proper hold. Sputniks don't let the fisherman feel what's happening, they just throw the sinker and let it do its thing. So, yes they both work, but sputniks remove some of the human aspects of fishing. It is literally the difference between the guy on the beach constantly hooking up, and the weekend warrior trying to figure out why he's not catching squat!! .

[tigercobra]

I love that beach cart where did you get it ?

[tireflipper]

Ive put some thought into it, I need to try to adapt my drum rigs to work better with sputniks. Up here on the point, we need 8-10 to hold sometimes with our currents. I've had good luck with SG's sputniks, great guy.

[slimpickins]

Only been surf fishing about 3 years now & I have only used the pyramid type. Give it a minute or two & it will settle in & hold pretty well. So far the the heaviest weight I have needed to hold in my area is 4 0z. Most times 2 or 3 oz is sufficient.

[nevillerourke]

Hi from South Africa
First time I watch your channel, but just some thoughts: Why no waves man? I have never seen my sea like that, looks like a lake.The wire sinker we use when sliding a live bait, 6 to 8 oz sinker (grapnel). Pyramid in small surf 4 Oz. Bottle sinker if you want movement. My sutf kit has nothing under 3 oz. Depth of water affects how your sinker lies. GOOD FISHING WISHES

[bqoutdoors]

Great vid what beach are u on it’s beautiful

[light]

Not a great test though because you're impacting directly into the sand in these tests.

I will also drop a pyramid in the first instance but if it doesn't have a strong enough hold, then I will switch to a breakaway (sputnik)

[ejwski]

I been getting terrible weather at Delaware lately
So I used the 2 ounz ones
My god they hold awesome
Used them in might light 8 foot, heavy 9

[ugreen]

It's not falling through a column of water?

[ugreen]

My question is do the sputnik work well enough to justify twice or more cost

[kevinthomas]

I don't think this is a valid test for what occurs underwater. First of all the angle from weight to pole tip would be greater in the water, increasing with depth. This alone would allow the sinker to stand more upright. The viscosity of the water versus the air influences how deep it sinks into the sand initially, with the water landing less likely to sink as much as the beach landing. One thing I agree with you on is that the sputniks definitely hold better than the pyramids of the same weight. It would be interesting to see the difference underwater in about 6-10 feet of water.

[easyfishing]

Hello bro I'm karthi ... from India angler .. your setup very nice ...

[chuckschillingvideos]

I just wish I didn't need a second mortgage on my home to afford a simple fishing weight.

[geraldbostock]

Good test but do it again, pulling with your fish scale. Then try it in water.

[ozmedico]

Why are you worried about the Sputnik sticking up when you make it very obvious with the brightly coloured tubing

[vikashleeladhur]

The action underwater is not the same as on the dry sand..