Abstract: A sliding sinker combination for use on a fishing line between a fishing rod and a swivel includes a tubular member sleeved on the fishing line and movable along same. The sinker has an aperture through an ear extending from one end of a sinker body member with the tubular member positioned therein. The ear is defined by a finger or the like having an opening and is formed of bendable material so that the tubular member and fishing line may be pulled free in the event that the sinker body member is snagged thereby saving the fishing line, the swivel, and a fishing jig connected to the swivel.