Rig Putty & Sinkers

Rig putty and sinkers are the small weights that keep a carp rig sitting exactly where it should, pinning hooklinks and leaders down and balancing buoyant baits. eTackle tracks tungsten putty, sinkers, line droppers and weighted heli beads across the UK tackle shops we follow, so you can see who is cheapest today, and the shopping list can bundle them with the rest of your end tackle to keep delivery costs down.

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Tungsten is far denser than lead, so a small blob of tungsten putty or a single sinker is enough to pin a hooklink or leader flat. That keeps line low, where carp are less likely to bump into it.

Putty moulds onto a hooklink, swivel or knot, and it can be added or removed in seconds. Sinkers and line droppers clip or slide onto the line and stay put without any shaping.

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How to Use Rig Putty and Sinkers

A small piece of putty just above the hook on a pop-up rig counterbalances the bait so it hovers at the right height. Moulding it around a knot or swivel also hides a shiny fitting.

Sinkers and line droppers spaced along a leader or mainline keep it flat to the lakebed. They are useful when a backlead is not practical, or when you want the line pinned only near the rig.

Colour matters more than people expect. Browns, greens and greys match gravel, silt and weed, so choose a shade close to the bottom you are fishing over.

Rig Putty Prices

There are 17 putties, sinkers and droppers here. Every listing shows the lowest live price we can find across reputable online tackle shops.

A single pot of putty goes a long way, so it is one of the cheapest ways to improve how a rig sits on the bottom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is rig putty used for?

Rig putty pins hooklinks and leaders to the bottom and counterbalances buoyant hookbaits. It is soft enough to mould onto knots and swivels, which also helps hide them.

Is tungsten putty better than standard putty?

Tungsten putty is much denser, so a smaller amount gives the same weight. That makes it easier to hide and better at pinning a hooklink flat.

How do I stop putty coming off my rig?

Warm the putty in your hand before moulding it, and press it firmly onto a knot, swivel or piece of rig tube so it has something to grip. Putty holds much better on a fixed point than on bare line.

What are line droppers and sinkers?

They are small weights that clip or slide onto a leader or mainline to hold it down near the rig. They do a similar job to a backlead but can be placed exactly where you want them.