TIPS ON MAKING YOUR OWN WEIGHTS BY MANUEL Z
http://surffishing.tripod.com (DO NOT ADD WWW.) THE ABOVE LINK IS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO. Surf fishing can get expensive when you start to loose the terminal tackle (Weights hooks leaders etc.) but here are some ideas on making your own weights from scrap lead you get from plumbers or tire repair shops. and gadgets you can buy from thrift stores for next to nothing. Below is a link to a SNAG HOOK http://www.edgeangling.com/scripts/timthumb.php?src=/miva/graphics/00000001/surfgear/misc/snag_hook_g.jpg&w=250&zc=1