How to: Make Swordfishing and Deep Dropping Lead Weights for Free

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Best joke about lead weights gets their comment pinned! Let's hear em!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

lolol you have to write that as a new comment or I won't be able to pin it haha

[@rnjnty]

Lol good joke

[@brandonavants8536]

That’s what she said!lol

[@Lockyda]

Your really weighing your channel down with this video...

[@Gsexer]

Use a can opener to cut the top off of drink cans. the cut edge is not jagged, and it doesn't make irritating sounds while cutting.

[@youroutdoors5453]

We used 1 inch+ thick rebar pieces for weights they are cheaper than lead. Great video love watching you fish and all your adventures you have.

[@stevenpinner4817]

Great video, try a length of 1 1/4" PVC, bury the PVC in sand to the rim, so the PVC won't distort to bad, pour your lead in the PVC, add your hook with qtip. This works great, just leave it in the PVC. If you make them too heavy just trim it down, cut the PVC and remelt lead for your next weight.

[@UrbanFisherman]

You can get free lead from any roofer. We remove lead stacks every day. Awesome video bro. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Send some my way mannnn!!!!! =)

[@UncleHarley]

The best joke I know about lead is, I know a guy who dipped all the lead out of the top of a pot that pours from the bottom :-)

[@UncleHarley]

LOL, you're a good sport Heiko, love your channel! If you get a chance, check my channel! (Btw i've been subbed to you forever)

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

gave you a sub! I'm down for a catfish fry sometime!

[@floridaflyfishing3457]

I dive around the skyway fishing pier in Tampa and collect the discarded castnets that are stuck to the bottom and cut the lead lines and melt/reuse the lead weights. Ha the lead melter 4:20

[@JB-jn9kb]

Smart move, didn't think about that. I've always got my lead from the tire shops. I think I'll do that here in Destin, FL from now on. I know where everyone uses nets to catch bait, think I'll start there!

[@kenniffss]

rebar used in construction, hit up a local company and they will probably give you a ton of offcuts for beer money. use the big stuff, 1.25" and up, just weld a half link of chain on top. Cheaper, recycling construction scrap, sacrificial, and they will rust away so better for the environment.

[@stevefisher2553]

That White Claw seltzer is in huge demand right now!
Blue water and bikinis! Yes!
I saw that wakeboard! Been riding since '95

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yehaw!

[@scott5764]

Try sash weights from old house windows, they’re used to offset the weight of the window while raising it. Most people rip out their old windows in favor of modern ones so they’re free for salvaging. All the ones I’ve seen weigh 7-8lbs.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

i didn't realize they weight that much!

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Get the Balance weights from the Tire Place. Is free

[@markfranks943]

Imao,great upload brings back memories we did the same some years back and did everything you advised not too,we used steel pipe about 1 inch in diameter for sea bass maybe a little to thin and i think a little moist inside too,them things were like getting sprayed with a shot gun frigging hurt like hell can tell you we learnt from our mistakes the second time around lol.enjoyable as always heiko thanks pal

[@frankdwyer8085]

You should use that Mercury 2-stroke for a lead weight, 4-stroke would save you tons in fuel.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

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[@FishingwithCristina]

my dad used to make his own weights I still have his Melting Pot and the mold a lot of tire places don't give them to you because they already have people to give them to I've tried it that is a very cool Melting Pot

[@davida6383]

Hey Heiko, you should look into using PVC/CONCRETE instead of lead to make your weights for deep dropping and sword fishing super cheap and effective

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Do you find it holds bottom as well when you use that? I have issues with it not holding so well in stronger currents the concrete vs lead. Probably due to so much more surface area

[@davida6383]

Honestly, I haven’t used this method for making my weights, but it’s a method I remember from an old fishing friend. He used with his electric reels and deep dropping and it seemed to work well for him.

[@davida6383]

I plan to experiment with using PVC together with concrete or maybe make mold from something like your can idea. I think that the concrete should hold bottom well as long as you make the weight heavy enough. I think 8-10lbs of concrete would hold bottom. Idea is just something I thought I would throw out there as an alternative to lead. Good Luck and tight lines!!

[@timadams3486]

Use a propane burner and a old cast iron pot. plumbers did it for years works great

[@douglasthemis9954]

You can add scrap metal with the cement for extra weight! thanks for the vids

[@TIJUANA818]

REBAR is the cheapest fastest easiest solution. get the chart that tells you weight per foot for each diameter. have it cut to the length you want. tack weld a chain link to the end, or whatever else you want. sky is the limit. you don't have scavenge around town for lead. Go to a rebar yard, buy from the remnent pile, or just but it new. They will cut it to your size. I get 50 to 100 at a time. Easy. Just get a cheap harbor freight welder.

[@sirfred2004]

Fine work my man!

[@russseff1246]

Molten lead is no joke. I'd suggest wearing gloves (welders gloves are best) long pants (heavy jeans, no holes) a long sleeve, loose fitting shirt and work boots. Also, the real danger with melting lead is heating it to the point where it becomes a gas. Inhaling those fumes would be very dangerous and could lead to long term injury. If you keep the temperature of the lead controlled, that shouldn't be an issue. Using that sort of melting pot should allow you to keep the lead at a safe temp.

[@castlehill6717]

Everyoneeeee is raving about White Claw. From the East Coast to here in the West. Crazy

[@hitmantackle2928]

I make weights by the truck loads if you need them I also have loads of wind weights 3to8 pds about 1/3 price of lead

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I can always use more weights!

[@doranjackson9196]

I live in Homestead looking forward to you offering charters.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yea yea! And all charters come with a video too =) the memories will live on!

[@glennnastepniak3986]

Heiko, you have lead us down a road of no return. HAHA

[@willswoodworks60]

Take the can off and spray it with flex seal accept for the hook eye

[@anagonzales9140]

Hallo you are back.

[@lb7wade518]

Try concrete and peel the can away. The can can and will cut most any line

[@whitexeno]

use a can opener to open the can

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

now there's an idea!

[@SaltlifeLivn]

Have you ever tried making weights with concrete? Saw some guys doing that. Seems a bit cheaper...

[@bubblef8073]

I bought a wooden whistle. But it wooden whistle. so I bought a steel whistle. But it steel wooden whistle. So I bought a lead whistle. But it steel wooden lead me whistle.

[@willswoodworks60]

Won't the sharp top of the can possibly cut the line???

[@rmiller2179]

The hook will float on top of thelead. using a toothpick or stick might not work as the hook will try to float (steel less dense than lead , right?)

[@dr.carloslantigua2775]

what about contamination with lead vapor ? heavy metal

[@megamattoutdoors7648]

Instead of using a good J hook, I have used a piece of metal coat hanger. Cheap and easy to find

[@captainpjd]

hook eyes are to small, i like hangers so i have a big target, my eye balls don't see so good and more! lol

[@blakenitta8849]

@@captainpjd yes very expensive hooks just for eyes get some copper wire much cheaper

[@chrisdalrymple3046]

Just a question could you use concrete its soo much cheaper

[@captainpjd]

paper towel rolls and toilet rolls work to?

[@kxry4679]

Ain’t no laws when you’re drinkin claws baby

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I like to pour the white clam all over my face, with a hint of lime

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

White clam... hmm. Is that like pink snapper? Lol.

[@kxry4679]

I like pouring them in the trash where they belong. Modelo especial with squirting limes in my eye, while banging lines of salt off a hairy dudes ass

[@BiggBaddVVolf]

I would imagine you would want to trim the top of the can, or remove, so it doesn’t slice your line.

[@nickbradbury989]

I'll tell my wife I have a new way to loose 8lbs(or more) every time I go off shore fishing. Shecwill tell me to go all the time.!Haha, 420 lead melter. 🤙Nice

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

Doesn't nick stanzyk just use large diameter rebar? Seems that would be more cost effective. And you could have a shop fab up a bunch of them in no time.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Well I have about 120 pounds of lead collected from under bridges. Also hospitals usually have tons and tons of free lead (they transport cancer medicine in it). Maybe i'll do a video on the rebar ones! That would be great too

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel oh nice!! I make all sorts of weights myself no rolls, barrel sinkers, etc.. btw of you find their not coming out right. Use a torch to preheat the mold. Its crucial that the bottom of the cavity is really hot as that will draw the lead all the way in instead of solidifying in the spout. Took me a while to figure it out for myself.

[@windowclean100]

❤️

[@castlehill6717]

Why not cut/remove the can from the outside of the weight?

[@JB-jn9kb]

14:11 Explained here, he has a good point also.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

I explained it near the end. But it's because I don't like touching the lead. Some people paint their weights.

[@TBFL407]

The q- tip or tooth pick won't work. The lead is much denser the steel. The hook would float.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

It worked perfectly for me on the second one I made

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel where did this guy study physics lol.

[@milesbaker7499]

I use steel. Much cheaper, about 2/3 density and no health effects dealing with it. For my smaller weights I use 316 stainless 3/4" round bar and a little hoop of tig filler rod. Never rusts. For bigger weights you can just have the steel yard cut pieces of 2" or 3" mild steel round bar and paint them. They charge me about 70c a pound, less at the scrap yard. Don't mess with lead, it's not worth it.

[@johnsadlon9702]

You need to scrape the junk "impurities" off the top of the melting lead. Ive made a bunch of egg sinkers. Way cheaper.

[@robertwood4073]

I'd trim the upper edge of the white claw can so the sharp edge first cut the leader, other than that perfect! When's this month's raffle going off?

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

It will go off tomorrow! Sorry about the delay. I'm making a post about it later today!

[@robertwood4073]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel no worries! Glad you're making videos! Hope the storm didn't get you guys too bad.

[@FZR650]

My local gun range has free lead.... good luck!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

great idea!

[@yanjijay6752]

Darn so wanted to see you spear a fish with that

[@richardhernandez1168]

👍🏽

[@THEDUTCHT0UCH]

i have a lead weight joke but it's kinda heavy...

[@ryanboris8449]

Be careful with automotive wheel weights some are aluminum now

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

How can you go to West Marine. Crazy Rich 💲💷💶💵💴💰

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Was that a fart @ 7:26??!!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

yup! Covers the profanity. Or is it a real fart?!?! We'll never knowwww

[@michaelrutledge7048]

South Florida Fishing Channel Well, at least you admitted it was something. Most people wouldn’t fess up. lol

[@mustluvkatina]

Gotta clear that dross off!

[@Just_in_time_outdoors]

Heiko fart 7:25 in 😮 pin that. Ha ha

[@mahimahiaddictioncesargonz5445]

Baitmaster has the 5lb for $7

[@customledandfiberopticsinc2756]

So what you're making on this particular day is lead Swordfish weights for girls? That is why you're using White Claw cans right? lol

[@jayspoolstra3556]

We can think of something to do while we wait.. something I would say to my beautiful lady.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

You know it! 🤤

[@damiancosme7284]

Did you end up catching a swordfish?

[@dh5645]

🤯☠️ Super toxic ☠️🤯

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

Your right. I find depleted uranium makes much better sinkers. And far safer.

[@Lonewolf_1776]

@@Tyler-kw9ce 😂😂😂😂

[@robford41984]

Use a brick!!!

[@icerrito1]

Don’t lead others see you!

[@ReefMimic]

Not supposed to drink or smoke while using lead.

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

What about using a deep fryer? Seems lots of people are drinking around them.

[@SpetsnazPotato4928]

First comment ha

[@rnjnty]

When I was 13 me and my friend and his dad all went fishing on his boat and we stopped fishing for a break and we were swimming my friend saw a really long fish and scared and a swordfish stabbed went right into his leg. He’s fine now but he has a huge scar on his leg.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

wow that's pretty intense! Yea they are knows for slashing boats when they get close!

[@rnjnty]

There was a lot of blood he kept saying I’m going to of blood loss and his dad said no your ok

[@rnjnty]

I misspelled die in my last sentence

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

@@rnjnty please... please.. tell me that english is not your first language.

[@rnjnty]

No it’s not my first language

[@mrguppy1016]

I JUST USE A BRICK 🧱
😂🌈🌈🌈🙈

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

oh yea? It gets down there with no problem? I tried to use concrete once but it just wasn't performing how I wanted it too. Too much surface area in the current

[@garyhendrie7496]

So you're seriously advocating smelting lead in your house? Alrighty then . 😂😂😂😂 don't plan on kids bro.

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

What are you talking about? I say to do it outside and I do it outside lol Cmon Gary...

[@garyhendrie7496]

@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel bust out lead. When were ya born Heiko ? Playin homie.. Nice schoolys' with fishin couple !!! Your boat. Neil did good. Keep on bro !!

[@SouthFloridaFishingChannel]

Once I have a couple kids i'll start melting inside hah