
Dredge Fish Weights: Get Your Dredge Down and Keep It There
These dredge fish weights are built to pull your dredge down to the strike zone and keep it there at trolling speed. The finned design acts as a planer, digging into the water column to fight blowback that lifts lighter weights to the surface. Brass eyelets handle 600lb+ of load, so they will not fail when a blue marlin crashes your spread. Clean lead construction in 4, 6, 8, and 10lb sizes covers everything from small teasers to full mullet dredge rigs. Made in the USA with no filler or rough casting. These are the weights we run on our own dredge setups, and they perform exactly as expected every trip.
- Finned planer design reduces blowback at trolling speed
- Brass eyelets rated 600lb+
- Clean lead, no filler or rough casting
- 4, 6, 8, and 10lb sizes available
- Made in USA
Run Your Dredge at the Right Depth Every Single Pass
A dredge that rides too high is just drag. These finned weights solve that problem in 4 sizes, so you can dial in your depth regardless of current, speed, or dredge size. We have run them behind everything from 2-arm teasers to full 36-bait squid dredges. They hold depth, they survive billfish strikes, and the brass eyelets do not corrode into failure after one season. Simple gear that does its job every time.
Finned Planer Design
The fins on these weights act as a diving plane, pulling the weight down 15-25% deeper than a standard torpedo or egg sinker at the same trolling speed. Less blowback means your dredge runs at the right depth with less weight, reducing drag on your outrigger or dredge reel.
600lb+ Brass Eyelets
Brass eyelets are through-molded into the lead body, not glued or pressed. They handle 600lb+ of straight pull, which matters when a billfish hits your dredge at 8 knots. Stainless hardware corrodes and weakens, but brass holds up season after season in saltwater.
Clean Lead Construction
No air pockets, no rough seams, no recycled filler. Clean lead pours produce consistent weight across units, so your 8lb weight actually weighs 8lb. Made in the USA with quality control you can see and feel when you hold one.
Specs & Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
Full Specifications +
| Sizes | 4lb, 6lb, 8lb, 10lb |
| Design | Finned planer |
| Eyelets | Brass, 600lb+ rated |
| Material | Clean lead |
| Origin | Made in USA |
| Application | Dredge and teaser rigs |
What size dredge weight do I need? +
Start with 6lb for small to medium dredges at 6-8 knots. Move to 8 or 10lb for large squid dredges or when running above 8 knots. 4lb works for light teaser rigs. Our dredge rigging guide covers weight selection in detail.
How do the fins help compared to torpedo weights? +
The fins act as a diving plane, pulling the weight down 15-25% deeper than a torpedo sinker at the same speed. Less blowback means your dredge stays in the strike zone. Read about dredge depth management in our dredge setup guide.
Will these work with my dredge retrieval system? +
Yes. The brass eyelets accept standard snap swivels and cable connections used with all major retrieval systems. They clip in and out fast for weight changes. See our dredge hardware guide for retrieval system compatibility.
How do I attach dredge weights to my rig? +
Run a heavy snap swivel (300lb+) through the front brass eyelet and clip it to your dredge cable or arm. The rear eyelet connects to the dredge itself. Our rigging guide has step-by-step diagrams.
Are these weights safe for tournaments? +
Yes. Clean lead with no filler meets all major tournament regulations. The through-molded brass eyelets and smooth finish are built for serious offshore rigs. Check our squid bucket dredge for a complete tournament setup.
Can I use these as regular trolling sinkers? +
You can, but they are optimized for dredge applications. For general trolling weight, a torpedo sinker is more streamlined. Our sinker guide covers the right weight for every trolling application.
Why are brass eyelets better than stainless? +
Brass resists saltwater corrosion better than stainless over time and will not seize up. These eyelets are through-molded into the lead, not surface-mounted, so they handle 600lb+ without pulling out. See our dredge benefits article for more on dredge hardware.
What dredge should I pair these with? +
The Fish Razr Phat Squid Bucket Dredge and Fish Razr Strip Dredge are our top sellers. Match the weight to the dredge size - 6lb for strips, 8-10lb for full squid buckets.



