lookinforwalleye Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Looking for opinions on tungsten worm weights,what are the advantages over the basic lead variety, are they worth the price? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I think it's more of an environmental issue more than anything else. Whopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 From what I hear they pick up less weeds because they are smaller for the same weight lead. And better for the enviroment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 yeah, if you want a smaller profile if not no reason I know to go to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 They are for those that don't want to pollute the environment with lead. When it comes down to the environment vs. money, money will win every time. There are some lakes here in Michigan that bans the use of lures containing lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPD Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Not only are they smaller, up to 45% smaller than regular lead, they are harder so they don't dent and get mangled like lead or cut into your line, also they are louder so when using a rig like a Carolina rig and you are trying to make noise, they excel. The smaller profile allows you to use more weight with less resistance to weeds and branches especially when flipping slop mats, they are phenomenal. The Tru Tungsten company has now come out with painted bullet weights with screw locks for plastics which is very difficult to manufacture since you can't pour tungsten like conventional lead, thus part of the increase in price. They actually press the weights when making jigs and spinner baits etc. I know they are expensive but if you use them like I do, for flipping largemouth, then you really don't break off all that often and the weights can be reused over and over again. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I used them at times, harder that lead, less pollution, and nobody seems to spend the money on them, so I got them for like a quarter a bag at the flea market. I don`t really care a lot about what mine are made of, as long as I have a mix of sizes with me. On a carolina rig I guess with a bead bumping against it you would get slightly more noise, but I don`t want the fish to hit the slip sinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 used them didnt see much of a difference other then they seemed harder. i here they are better for the environment Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Didn't even think about the environmental impact but feel better knowing it now. I use them because they work. I do not own a single lead worm weight anymore. Cost me a bundle, but the performance advantages make it worthwhile. The hardness also lets you read the bottom/cover/structure better. I know I won't switch back to lead. It's not like a jighead where you might go through 50-60 in a day on break-offs. More like 20 break-offs in a season since mostly using 30 lb mono or 65 lb braid. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 If you fish with tubes you will save money.LOL I havent tried them yet,guess I,ll be picking up a few packs and give them a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Brian, a 100 pack of tubes is about $30-40. A 100 pack of black nickel Gammy 4/0's tube heads is $40-50. One day this year myself and 2 guests went through over 50... For the 3-days it was over 100. So it was like losing 3-4 Megabass Vision 110s... ouch. Try the tungstens, you'll be hooked. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kulik Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I am also a fan of the Tungsten weights, like Charles and JP. said they give you a good feel of the bottom, slip through cover and weed better, and also increase hook-ups because of the smaller profile, when a bass hits it inhales the bait sinker and all, when setting often the weight, exits the fishes closed mouth so less resistance is better, Tru-Tungsten have a great line of products, and the Ikey heads are great for weedles grubs and worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lundboy Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I heard that tungsten weights are brittle and break easily if dropped or cast onto hard surfaces. Seen some in the pack cracked too at BPS. Anyone experienced any problems like this in real use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesn Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Try setting the hook and having it fly through the air into your gelcoat or cowling. They are pretty darn hard. Have never had one break on me. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketmouthjohnny Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Charles, that is why you should set the hook straight up, saves gel coat and injury You usually don't break off due to heavy line and most times you are shallow enough to stick your rod into the water and get the snag out, at least this cheapo does Only time you might bust off is on a toothy critter Never had one break on me, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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