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Bridle Weights

Bridle Weights

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Bridle Weights for Offshore Trolling

Sometimes you need to get baits down without dragging a planer through the water. That's exactly what these bridle weights are built for. Rigged on 480lb test stainless steel cable with upgraded stainless snaps, they clip directly onto your fishing bridle for a clean, fast connection. The inline design means you're fighting fish on your rod the whole way to the boat. No handlining. No fumbling with planer releases at boatside. Pick from five sizes (16oz through 64oz) to dial in your depth at any trolling speed. Every weight ships pre-rigged and ready to clip on.
  • 480lb stainless cable - won't kink or corrode like mono rigs
  • Stainless snap connectors - upgraded from brass for salt-tough durability
  • Inline bridle design - fight fish to the boat on your rod
  • 5 weight options - 16oz, 24oz, 32oz, 48oz, and 64oz
  • Pre-rigged - clip on and start fishing immediately

Learn the full inline planer bridle system setup

Get Your Baits Deep Without the Planer Hassle

Planers work great, but they're not always the right call. When you're running a spread and need certain lines deeper without adding another planer to manage, bridle weights solve the problem fast. Clip one onto your bridle, drop your bait back, and you're fishing at depth in seconds. No planer release to worry about, no extra drag in the water, and no handlining a planer board to the boat when a wahoo smokes your bait at 12 knots.

The inline bridle system is what makes these different from a standard trolling sinker. Your weight rides on the bridle cable, so when a fish hits, you're connected through the rod the entire fight. That matters when a 60lb wahoo is trying to throw the hook at boatside. You need direct contact, not a planer between you and the fish.

We rigged these on 480lb stainless cable because we got tired of replacing brass snaps that corroded after a few trips. The stainless upgrade costs a little more, but you're not re-rigging weights every month. Five sizes from 16oz to 64oz cover everything from slow-trolling live baits for kings to burning high-speed wahoo lures in deep water.

480lb Stainless Steel Cable Rigging

Every bridle weight is pre-rigged on 480lb test stainless steel cable. This isn't the light mono or coated wire you'll find on cheaper weights. Stainless cable resists kinking, holds up to repeated use, and won't corrode in salt. The cable runs through the weight with a loop and swivel system that lets the weight slide freely on your bridle. We specifically chose 480lb because it's strong enough to handle any offshore species you'll encounter on a bridle system, from 30lb kingfish to 80lb+ wahoo.

Stainless Snap Quick-Connect System

The original version of these weights used brass snaps. They worked fine for a few trips, then started corroding and getting sticky. We upgraded to stainless steel snaps on both ends, so you get a clean open-and-close every time. The snap system lets you clip the weight onto your fishing bridle in seconds and remove it just as fast. Swap sizes mid-trip without re-rigging anything. When a wahoo bite turns on and you need to go from 24oz to 48oz to get deeper at higher speed, you're making that change in under 10 seconds.

Five Sizes: 16oz to 64oz for Any Depth and Speed

Depth control on a bridle system comes down to two things: weight and trolling speed. Heavier weights get deeper at the same speed, and faster speeds push weights shallower. That's why we offer five sizes. Use 16oz for slow-trolling live baits at 3-5 knots for king mackerel. Step up to 32oz for medium-speed trolling around 6-8 knots. For high-speed wahoo runs at 10-14 knots, you'll want 48oz or 64oz to keep your spread in the strike zone. Check our trolling speed chart to match weight to your target species and speed.

How to Rig Bridle Weights

Open the stainless snap on one end of the bridle weight and clip it onto the main line of your fishing bridle, between the rod and the planer or bait.

Clip the second snap to the opposite side of the bridle so the weight hangs inline. The weight should slide freely on the bridle cable.

Choose your weight size based on trolling speed and target depth. Start with 24oz or 32oz for general offshore trolling at 6-8 knots. Move up to 48oz or 64oz for high-speed wahoo work above 10 knots.

Deploy your bait or lure, let out your desired amount of line, and set the drag. The bridle weight will pull your presentation down while keeping you in direct contact with the fish through the inline system.

To swap sizes mid-trip, simply unclip the snaps, remove the weight, and clip on a different size. No re-rigging required.

Specs & Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy

Full Specifications +
Brand Epic Fishing Co.
Material Lead
Cable Stainless Steel Cable
Cable Strength 480 lb Test
Snap Material Stainless Steel
Sizes Available 16oz, 24oz, 32oz, 48oz, 64oz
Weight Range 16oz - 64oz
Connection Type Stainless Snap Clips (Quick Connect)
Made In USA
What size bridle weight should I use? +
It depends on your trolling speed and how deep you want to fish. For slow-trolling live baits at 3-5 knots, 16oz or 24oz works well. For standard offshore trolling at 6-8 knots, go with 32oz. For high-speed wahoo trolling above 10 knots, you'll need 48oz or 64oz to stay in the zone. Our sinker weight guide breaks down sizing in detail.
What's the difference between a bridle weight and a planer? +
A planer like the Old Salty Planer uses a diving plate to pull your bait down and out to the side. A bridle weight simply uses gravity to pull your bait straight down. Planers cover more water and get deeper at speed, but they add drag and require a release mechanism. Bridle weights are simpler, faster to deploy, and keep you in direct contact with the fish through the inline system. Many anglers run both in the same spread.
How do I attach a bridle weight to my setup? +
Open the stainless snaps and clip them directly onto your fishing bridle cable. The weight hangs inline between your rod and bait. No tools, no crimps, no rigging. Takes about 5 seconds. Read our inline bridle system guide for the full setup walkthrough.
What size bridle weight is best for wahoo fishing? +
Wahoo trolling usually happens at 10-14 knots, so you need heavier weights to stay deep at speed. We recommend 48oz or 64oz for serious wahoo work. At 12 knots with a 64oz weight, you'll keep your lure in the 30-50 foot zone where wahoo are feeding. Check our high-speed wahoo trolling guide for more on dialing in your spread.
What bridle weight size works for king mackerel? +
King mackerel fishing usually means slow-trolling live baits at 3-5 knots. At those speeds, 16oz or 24oz gets your bait down to the 20-40 foot range where smoker kings hang out. If you're bumping speed up to 6-7 knots with dead baits or lures, step up to 32oz. Our king mackerel fishing guide covers the full rigging approach.
Are these bridle weights compatible with the Planer Bridle Kit? +
Yes. These bridle weights are designed to work directly with our Planer Bridle Kit. The stainless snaps clip right onto the bridle cable that comes in the kit. If you're building a bridle system from scratch, the kit gives you everything you need, then add these weights to control depth.
How do bridle weights control depth? +
Two factors determine your depth: weight size and trolling speed. Heavier weights sink deeper at the same speed, and faster speeds push any weight shallower. A 32oz weight at 6 knots will fish deeper than the same weight at 10 knots. That's why we offer five sizes. You can fine-tune depth by swapping weights without changing anything else in your spread. Our trolling spread guide covers how to layer different depths across your lines.
Why stainless cable instead of mono or wire? +
We rig on 480lb stainless cable because it outperforms mono and standard wire in every way that matters for this application. Mono stretches and degrades in UV, so your weight connection gets weaker over time. Standard wire kinks after a few uses and becomes a failure point. Stainless cable stays flexible, holds its rated strength trip after trip, and won't corrode in saltwater. The cigar-style trolling weights use a similar cable system if you want an alternative shape for your spread.