What is this metal thing? Looks like a lead fishing weight but it's magnetic.. is it just a steel fishing weight? : r/whatisthisthing
Cape Cod, MA, US- found outside by the side of the road. It's about an inch tall and heavier than I expected. The external texture is sharp/rough, definitely feels like metal. : r/whatisthisthing
In-Line Steel Weights, Lead Free
Book of Jen
What is this metal thing? Looks like a lead fishing weight but it's magnetic.. is it just a steel fishing weight? : r/whatisthisthing
Why are fishing sinkers still made of lead if it's been proven toxic to living organisms? - Quora
Found while metal detecting. Fairly heavy for its size. What is it? There is a small piece of iron attached on side. Seems very old. May be lead but I'm hoping silver.
Why do they use lead in fishing weights? - Quora
Found these triangle shaped stones with a wire loop while metal detecting. More pics in thread. : r/whatisthisthing
Torpedo - Weighted Steel - Captain Chuck's II
Spin Sinkers - Fishing Sinkers
