Help Finding Sinker Eyes

[mark poulson]

Matt from Mattlures posted this on the hardbait forum:

Hi guys. I cant find stainless sinker eyes in #1 long. Regular #1's will work also but I am trying to find a cheaper source. The #1 long's is what I realy want. I bought some on ebay a couple years ago but I have run out. If any of you guys have any you want to sell or know of a good source, I would apreciate the help.

This is what I am talking about

http://www.barlowsta...-P1195C220.aspx

I am looking for 1000-10000 pcs

Thanks

I guess it would be best to go to that forum to respond.

[reeves]

Mark,

I posted a reply for Matt on the Hardbaits Forum.

For anyone pouring lead sinkers and may need them in quantity, here is the place that makes them. They sell them by the pound.

Reading Instrument Company

551 Stracks Dam Rd.

Meyerstown, PA 17067

717 866-7214

I use them in custom slabs I cast for a customer.

[Ogajiga]

I've been purchasing bulk sinker eyes from Reading Instruments for around 10 years.

An earlier this year 25# order of #1 SS sinker eyes came up 5+ lbs. short. Long story short I never got them and the proprietress says "I don't remember", despite her depositing my check to cover shipping cost of the short amount.

Asking advice, would I have better luck talking to Doug instead of the Mrs.?

[reeves]

I've been purchasing bulk sinker eyes from Reading Instruments for around 10 years.

An earlier this year 25# order of #1 SS sinker eyes came up 5+ lbs. short. Long story short I never got them and the proprietress says "I don't remember", despite her depositing my check to cover shipping cost of the short amount.

Asking advice, would I have better luck talking to Doug instead of the Mrs.?

Hawn,

I would try again one more time with the Mrs. and if no results try Doug. One can tell when calling in to order that you have just gone back in time. I don't think they even use a computer. The process is simple with them, place your order and she will call you back with a total, you send a check and once she has it in hand, they will then ship the product to you. Once you have done business with them a few times they will then trust you enough to send the order before receiving payment.

Stay after her, 5lbs of eyes is substantial (several thousand pieces) and the sooner you rattle Doug's memory the better.

Let us know how you make out.