Fishing sinker weight acting as barbs. Claw sinkers are used in surf fishing on sandy bottoms with strong currents, mainly to prevent the sinker from getting carried off with the current. Upon casting a claw sinker, the line is briefly tugged so that the claws will dig themselves into the sand, allowing the rig to stay in place. An ideal material for a fishing sinker is environmentally acceptable, cheap and dense. Density is desirable as weights must be as small as possible, in order to minimize visual cues which could drive fish away from a fishing operation. In ancient times as well
Wobbler (band) to around 2003, until a demo was recorded at Lars' studio, put out on the internet. Wobbler ended up signing a record deal with the American record label, The Laser's Edge. By now, Lars' vintage keyboard collection had grown and the recording of "Hinterland" began in June 2004. They did not use any midi, and only pre-1975 instruments were applied: for instance keyboards such as mellotron, hammond organ, minimoog, rhodes, clavinet, ARP, piano and harpsichord. After eight months of studio work the album was ready. In July 2005, "Hinterland" was revealed at one of their rare live performances, at the