Frequently Asked
Questions

The simple answer is when the currents are low you don't need wires/grapples and it allows the sinkers to move a little.

Each weight is a different colour — 3oz Orange, 4oz Yellow, 5oz Pink, 6oz Green. This makes it easy to grab the right weight on the beach without guessing.

DaCinka is designed to optimise aerodynamic properties, allowing it to cast further with minimal effort. The design also allows bait to be secured inside the sinker which stops drag during the cast — meaning more distance and better bait presentation when it lands.

The DaCinka Casting Sinker comes in 3oz (Orange), 4oz (Yellow), 5oz (Pink) and 6oz (Green). Both No Wire and 1.4mm Breakaway Wire options are available in each weight.

DaCinka is made from Acetal — a high-strength, low friction engineering plastic with excellent wear properties. It's tough enough to handle the demands of surfcasting while being light enough to maximise distance.

The DaCinka Surfcasting Tape is 100% wood pulp and biodegradable. It will break down over time like normal paper does — no nasty synthetics left behind in the ocean.

Place your bait inside the sinker, pour a small amount of DaCinka Burley Oil in, then tape it closed using the DaCinka Surfcasting Tape. Once it hits the bottom and you start to retrieve, the sinker opens and releases the bait — no bare hooks flying around your head while casting.

Yes — DaCinka works extremely well with drone fishing. Retrieval is easy as the sinker vanes to the surface on the way back in, and the streamlined design means no bottom bouncing that would otherwise allow fish to come off the hook.

Yes. DaCinka has been tested with larger baits and performs well — casting is easier, you get better distance, and the bait stays secure during the cast. We recommend using the breakaway wire option for larger baits in stronger currents.

The DaCinka Burley Oil Bottle dispenses burley oil into the sinker cavity alongside your bait. As the sinker opens on retrieval, the oil disperses into the water attracting fish to your spot — it's a built-in fish attractor.

DaCinka is available at 50+ fishing and outdoor stores across New Zealand, plus VTackle in Australia. Check our Stockists page to find the nearest store to you.

NZ orders are typically delivered within 2–5 business days. Australian orders ship via VTackle.

Yes — if you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 14 days of receiving your order and we'll sort it out. Email us at info@dacinka.co.nz.

Absolutely. DaCinka is 100% designed and made in New Zealand by DaFour Limited — a proudly NZ-owned and operated business based in Waiau Pa, Auckland.

Yes. If you're a retailer interested in stocking DaCinka, get in touch via our Contact page and select Wholesale / Trade as your enquiry type.