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Terminal tackle · Line pinning · Our take
RidgeMonkey Connexion Rock Bottom Sinkers
Small and Large
A tidy, grippy way to pin down hooklinks and main line without faffing about with putty every five minutes.
- Soft tungsten sinkers for pinning down hooklinks, main line or end tackle.
- Sinkers slide directly onto the line material and have a grippy surface for casting.
- Ribbed exteriors help extra tungsten putty stay in place.
- Small packs contain 12 sinkers; large packs contain 9.
Make sure it’s the right one. The small pack is RM099 with 12 sinkers; the large pack is RM100, also listed by Angling Direct as RMT100, with 9 sinkers.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A useful, well-thought-out bit of terminal tackle for anglers who want neat line pinning without loads of faff.
- Product Quality9/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.6/10
- Ease of Use8.9/10
- Value for Money8.5/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp anglers fishing clear or pressured venues. Keeping the last few inches of line tight to the bottom can make the whole presentation look more discreet.
- Anglers who like adjustable rigs. You can slide the sinker into position and add putty to the ribs when the swim needs a bit more weight.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting the absolute simplest rig possible. A naked hooklink or a single blob of putty involves fewer bits to thread and position.
- Very delicate presentations. The large option can be more weight and bulk than you need around a light hooklink.
The lowdown
Introducing the RidgeMonkey Connexion Rock Bottom Sinkers
A tidy, grippy way to pin down hooklinks and main line without faffing about with putty every five minutes.
- Soft tungsten sinkers for pinning down hooklinks, main line or end tackle.
- Sinkers slide directly onto the line material and have a grippy surface for casting.
- Ribbed exteriors help extra tungsten putty stay in place.
- Small packs contain 12 sinkers; large packs contain 9.
Quick verdict
Verdict
The RidgeMonkey Connexion Rock Bottom Sinkers are a proper handy bit of terminal tackle when you want your end gear sitting tight to the lake bed. They slide straight onto hooklinks or main line, grip well and don’t need much fiddling.
They won’t replace tungsten putty for every awkward rig, but the ribbed outer gives you the option of adding putty when you need extra weight. A neat, sensible choice for carp anglers who like their presentation pinned down without a load of faff.
A useful, well-thought-out bit of terminal tackle for anglers who want neat line pinning without loads of faff.
- Product Quality
- 9/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.6/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.9/10
- Value for Money
- 8.5/10
Soft tungsten, a grippy finish, ribbing and useful applicator wires make this feel properly considered.
The direct-on-line fit and grippy surface should keep the sinker working through the cast and presentation.
A tidier, pinned-down presentation can help on clear or pressured venues, although it won’t fix a poor rig or bad spot.
The applicator wires make fitting straightforward, though threading any small sinker still involves a bit of fiddling.
The pack quantities and adjustable putty-friendly design make these a sensible specialist buy rather than a throwaway extra.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the RidgeMonkey Connexion Rock Bottom Sinkers
There are loads of ways to pin a rig down these days, but the basic job’s always the same: keep your line and hooklink tucked against the lake bed. That’s where the RidgeMonkey Connexion Rock Bottom Sinkers come in. They’re small soft-tungsten weights made to slide straight onto your line material, rather than hanging off it like a bit of spare plumbing.
That direct-on-line design is the big attraction. You’re not messing around with a swivel, a sleeve or some strange little clip that can catch weed. Just use the applicator wire, guide the sinker onto the hooklink or main line, then slide it into position. Dead handy when you’re tying rigs at home or making a quick change on the bank before bite-time.
The soft tungsten construction is nicely suited to this job. It can sit close around the line without creating a hard, clunky lump. That matters when you’re fishing over firm lake bed, silt or a clean gravel spot and want the final section of your setup lying sensibly rather than waving about in the water column.
There’s also a grippy surface to help the sinker stay put during the cast. That’s important, because a sinker that creeps up the line as soon as you hit the clip isn’t much use. You still need to position it properly and make sure the line material is compatible, but the design is clearly aimed at avoiding that annoying slide-around faff.
The outside is ribbed too. That might look like a tiny detail, but it gives extra tungsten putty something to hold onto. So you can start with the sinker on its own for a cleaner presentation, then add a small smear of putty if you’re fishing in a crosswind, using a heavier hooklink or trying to keep everything nailed down over a silty spot.
That makes these more flexible than a fixed little weight. On a calm day, one sinker may be bob on. If the wind’s pushing your line about or the fish are getting cagey, you’ve got the option to beef things up without replacing the whole rig. Just don’t go mad and turn a neat hooklink into a tungsten necklace.
RidgeMonkey supplies an ergonomic branded handle with applicator wires, which is a welcome touch. Tiny sinkers and thin line can be a proper pain when your fingers are cold, wet or covered in lake slime. The wires give you a more controlled way to thread the sinker on, especially when you’re setting up a few rigs before the rods are off.
There are Small and Large versions, with the Small pack containing 12 sinkers and the Large pack containing nine. Small is the obvious starting point for subtle hooklink work. Large makes more sense when you want extra presence on main line or heavier end tackle. Pick based on the job, not just whichever packet looks better in the tackle box.
Overall, these are a tidy problem-solver rather than some magic fish-catching gadget. They help your rig behave properly, which is half the battle when you’re trying to nick a bite from a wary lump. If you like neat presentations, fish clean spots or simply hate watching putty migrate up the line after every cast, they’re well worth having tucked away in the terminal box.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Material
- Soft tungsten
- Use
- Pinning down end tackle, hooklinks or main line
- Fitment
- Slides directly onto hooklink or main-line material
- Sizes
- Small and Large
- Pack contents
- Small: 12 sinkers; Large: 9 sinkers
- Product codes
- RM099 Small; RM100 Large. Angling Direct lists Large as RMT100.
Specs checked with RidgeMonkey, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is all about keeping things discreet. A hooklink or section of main line lifting off the bottom can look a bit naff in clear water, especially when carp are mooching around the spot. These soft tungsten sinkers help keep it tucked away.
They’re particularly useful when you want more control than a single blob of putty gives you. Slide one into position, check it grips the line, then add a cheeky smear of tungsten putty to the ribs if the lake bed or rig calls for extra weight.
What you’re buying
A neat way to keep the line down
The Connexion Rock Bottom Sinkers are soft-tungsten weights that slide directly onto hooklink or main-line material. Their job is simple: keep the relevant section pinned to the lake bed and make the whole setup less obvious.
The grippy surface is aimed at holding the sinker securely during casting, while the ribbed outside helps extra tungsten putty stay attached. That gives you a bit of adjustment rather than locking you into one fixed amount of weight.
Small contains 12 sinkers and Large contains nine. Both come on a RidgeMonkey-branded handle with applicator wires, which makes fitting less fiddly when you’re dealing with thin line or cold fingers.
Worth knowing. Use only enough weight to do the job. A subtle sinker is often all you need over a clean spot; pile on putty only when wind, weed or the lake bed demands it.
On the bank
Best used when presentation matters
These suit carp anglers fishing clear, pressured venues where a hooklink lifting off the bottom can look out of place. They’re also useful when you want the final section of main line lying neatly across the lake bed.
For a standard bottom-bait or wafters setup, place the sinker where it helps the hooklink settle naturally without restricting how the rig turns. On a clean gravel spot, Small should give you the tidier starting point. Large is better saved for heavier line or when you need more anchoring power.
They can be handy in the margins too. A sinker positioned carefully away from the hook can help stop line lifting as you lower a rig into a tight spot. Keep everything controlled, though, and avoid dragging the rig through snags or thick weed.
Quick answers
The bits anglers usually want to know
The sinkers fit directly onto hooklink or main-line material with the supplied applicator wires. Once fitted, slide them into the position that gives your rig the best balance of concealment and movement.
They’re not designed to replace every use of tungsten putty. Think of them as a tidy base weight, with the ribs giving you somewhere to add putty when conditions call for extra grip or weight.
Worth knowing. Check the sinker hasn’t damaged or pinched the line before casting. As with any terminal item, tidy positioning and a sound knot matter far more than simply adding more weight.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Soft tungsten sits neatly around line material without needing a separate sleeve or clip.
- Grippy surface helps keep the sinker in position during casting.
- Ribbed exterior gives tungsten putty something to bite into.
- Applicator wires make fitting easier, especially on thicker or awkward line materials.
Worth knowing
- They add another small piece to thread onto the line, so there’s still a little rig-building faff.
- The larger sinkers are less subtle than the small option and may be overkill for delicate hooklinks.
- They’re a specialist terminal item rather than an all-purpose replacement for tungsten putty.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01How do you fit RidgeMonkey Rock Bottom Sinkers?
How do you fit RidgeMonkey Rock Bottom Sinkers?
Slide the sinker directly onto the hooklink or main-line material, using the supplied applicator wire to help guide it into place. Position it where you want it, then check it grips securely before casting.
02Can you use tungsten putty with these sinkers?
Can you use tungsten putty with these sinkers?
Yes. The ribbed exterior is designed to improve adhesion for extra tungsten putty, giving you more control when you need to pin things down harder.
03Which size should you choose?
Which size should you choose?
Go Small for a neater, lighter option around hooklinks and less obtrusive presentations. Choose Large when you need a more noticeable weight on main line or heavier end tackle.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: verdict. The strongest reasons to choose it are soft tungsten sits neatly around line material without needing a separate sleeve or clip. and grippy surface helps keep the sinker in position during casting.; the main trade-off is they add another small piece to thread onto the line, so there’s still a little rig-building faff..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Soft tungsten sits neatly around line material without needing a separate sleeve or clip.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp anglers fishing clear or pressured venues: Keeping the last few inches of line tight to the bottom can make the whole presentation look more discreet.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “They add another small piece to thread onto the line, so there’s still a little rig-building faff.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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