Loon Loon Tin Weights Sinkers Review
Our verdict
Skinny-water fly fishing calls for weight that will not spook fish in shallow, clear runs, and the Loon Tin Weights kit targets that with a camo-finished tin design for $16.50. Its 4.2-star rating across 136 reviews is the lowest in this comparison, though it still holds 100+ units bought last month.
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Fly anglers and light-tackle users fishing skinny, clear water who want a camo-finished tin weight built specifically for low-visibility, shallow-run presentations rather than standard bottom rigs.
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- Material Tin
- Weight 0.03 Kilograms
- Size 4 Division - Skinny Water
- Color Camo
- Pieces 1
- Priced 38% above the category median ($11.99 across 91 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 136 owner ratings
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Popularity2.0/5
136 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Fly fishing in skinny water is a different problem from bottom-bouncing a Texas rig, and the Loon Tin Weights product is built around that narrower use case. It uses tin rather than lead, brass, or tungsten, finished in a camo pattern, and organized as a 4-division kit labeled for skinny water rather than sold as loose individual sinkers like the other products in this comparison.
At $16.50, it sits in the middle of this lineup on price, more than the $12.99 packs but less than the $18.98 to $19.99 tungsten options. Where it stands apart is its rating: 4.2 stars across 136 reviews is both the lowest average and the smallest review sample among the sinkers covered here. That said, the listing still shows 100+ units bought in the past month, indicating ongoing purchases despite the more modest rating.
Tin as a material is less common in this comparison, and the camo finish plus skinny-water framing suggests this product is designed for a narrower use case, shallow, clear-water fly presentations, rather than general bottom fishing. Anglers specifically working that niche may find the specialized design worth the middling rating, while those looking for a broadly proven all-purpose sinker have stronger-rated options elsewhere in this set.
Pros
- Camo finish is designed specifically for low-visibility use in skinny, clear water
- Tin construction offers a material option distinct from the lead, brass, and tungsten sinkers elsewhere in this comparison
- 100+ units bought last month shows continued demand despite the lower average rating
- 4-division kit format is organized for skinny-water fly presentations rather than generic bulk sinkers
- In-stock availability means the kit ships without backorder delay
Cons
- 4.2-star rating is the lowest average among all sinkers compared on this page
- 136 reviews is the smallest sample size in this comparison, limiting confidence in the rating
- At $16.50, it costs more than the $12.99 packs while rating below them
- Single piece count per listing, unlike the multi-piece packs offered by other products here
Specifications
| Material | Tin |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.03 Kilograms |
| Size | 4 Division - Skinny Water |
| Color | Camo |
| Pieces | 1 |
Performance notes
Tin is a less common sinker material than lead, brass, or tungsten, and it is generally lighter for a given volume than tungsten, which can matter for anglers dialing in a precise sink rate in shallow water. The camo finish is a visual choice aimed at reducing the sinker's visibility to fish in skinny, clear runs, where a shiny or bright weight can spook a wary target before the fly ever gets a look. The 4-division, skinny-water framing on this kit suggests it is organized around specific presentation styles rather than sold as one uniform bulk weight, which fits a fly-fishing use case more than a bottom-rig use case. At a single piece count per listing, this product is structured differently from the multi-piece packs elsewhere in this comparison, so buyers should confirm exactly what quantity and division layout the kit includes before ordering.
What buyers say
A 4.2-star rating across 136 reviews is both the lowest average and the smallest review sample among the products in this comparison, which is worth noting directly rather than glossing over. A smaller sample size means individual reviews carry more weight in the overall average, so the rating here is more sensitive to a handful of negative experiences than the 700-plus and 2,000-plus review counts seen elsewhere in this set. Still, 100+ units bought in the past month shows the product continues to sell at a real pace, suggesting its narrower skinny-water use case is finding a consistent, if smaller, audience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Loon Tin Weights kit designed for?
It is built for skinny-water fly fishing, using a camo finish and tin material to keep the sinker low-visibility in shallow, clear runs. The listing organizes it as a 4-division kit rather than a bulk pack of identical loose weights.
How does its rating compare to other sinkers?
At 4.2 stars across 136 reviews, it holds both the lowest average rating and the smallest review sample among the sinkers compared on this page. Every other product in this comparison rates at least 4.5 stars with a larger review count.
Is this sinker worth the $16.50 price given the lower rating?
It costs more than the $12.99 packs in this comparison while rating below them, but it also targets a narrower use case, skinny-water fly presentations, that those general-purpose sinkers are not built for. Anglers in that specific niche may find the specialized design justifies the price.