About AquaDart™
AquaDart ballistic-sinkers were invented by an Irish angler and are designed and manufactured in Europe. The concept was born from years of real fishing experience in the challenging waters of the North Atlantic— where dependable performance matters most.
Why AquaDart Performs Better
The AquaDart offers five times less frontal cross-sectional surface area than a cannonball sinker of the same weight. The unique features of the weight include:
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Superior hydrodynamic performance allowing lighter weights to be used in faster drifts and deeper water…the perfect compliment for modern braid lines.
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Double-loop connector for greater versatility and simplicity allowing rig attachment directly to the weight for drift fishing and trolling.
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Pivoting action of weight, and use of a breakaway link, results in fewer losses on snaggy seabeds.
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Horizontal presentation and “swimming action” has been observed to attract curious fish.
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Main loop connector orientates snap-link swivel for minimum drag and can be fished line-through/free running for better bite detection and fewer bump-offs.
How It Started
The idea behind the AquaDart started when fishing for halibut on a trip to the Faroe Islands. The lateral drag forces acting on the sides of the traditional weights required very heavy sinkers to maintain depth during fast drifts in deep water.
AquaDart solves this problem by always presenting its front aspect to the direction of motion. During the drift, the AquaDart has at least five times less cross-sectional area than the drift forward aspect of the best conventional sinker for any given weight.
Prototypes of the AquaDart were extensively tested in the Atlantic waters off the west of Ireland before being put into production.
Some Unique Features
The primary loop connector sits above the sinker’s center of gravity and is angled to reduce drag from the snap-link swivel. It also allows the sinker to be used in a running-ledger setup.
When fishing over rough seabeds, AquaDarts natural tipping action helps reduce snag loss. This can be improved even further with breakaway attachments, allowing the sinker to be retrieved safely using the secondary loop connector.
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