Tackle - storing breakaway sinkers

A real good way to store breakaway sinkers is as follows:

1. Measure the length of wire on the sinkers

2. Cut a piece of ordinary garden hose to the same length

3. Place it over the wire a little easier to store in your tackle box like this......

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