Abstract: A novel sinker drop for use in a fishing rig comprising, in combination, non-releasable means for holding one end of a sling, releasable means for holding the opposite end of the sling, means for releasing the opposite end of the sling, and initiating means for actuating the releasing means, the initiating means being responsive to contact with water where the rig is cast. The sling may be a relatively triangular net wherein one apex of the sling is attached to the non-releasable holding means and the other two apices are joined together and attached to the releasable holding means.