What is a plummet?

"Ergo" wrote in message ...
"louisxiv" wrote in message
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Got one free with a tackle box. A wee lead thing with spring hinge. What
is it?

xiv

It is used for measuring the depth of water you are fishing in, it can
also be used for finding underwater features.

--
Don't go chasing crocks of gold,
or you will miss seeing the rainbows

Indeed........

Clip it on to your Hook or "bottom shot" whichever you want "just on the
bottom" then set the float depth accordingly. I just use a lightly attached
Swan Shot.

Ken Ward.