set_the_hook Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Where do you guys get yours from? And do you buy with or w/o inserts? Quote
InLikeFinz Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 I usually buy mine from a local Dick's. I prefer them without the inserts but sometimes have to take what I can get. jason Quote
Fat-G Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 TW, you can just pull the inserts out. If I want a size that is out of stock I buy the version with the insert and use pliers to pull it on out. Quote
set_the_hook Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 What brand are you guys buying? Quote
jignfule Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Avoid Bass Pro XPS with inserts if you ever plan on using braid. Hole is too small for 50# . I would avoid inserts altogether. Tru-Tungstens are on closes-outs in many areas due to the company going under I believe. Quote
Super User BASSclary Posted February 21, 2011 Super User Posted February 21, 2011 I thought the inserts were good? Why do you guys pull em out, or buy em without ? Quote
Super User burleytog Posted February 21, 2011 Super User Posted February 21, 2011 TW, you can just pull the inserts out. If I want a size that is out of stock I buy the version with the insert and use pliers to pull it on out. If you pull the inserts, I hope you retie every 10 casts or so. The reason that insert is there is to keep the rough surface inside that weight from ruining your line. The weights without inserts are finished in a way to not damage your line. Having spent several months using tungsten with inserts and having lost about $50 worth of weights due to line breakage, I won't use them anymore. Quote
BriBass Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 TW, you can just pull the inserts out. If I want a size that is out of stock I buy the version with the insert and use pliers to pull it on out. If you pull the inserts, I hope you retie every 10 casts or so. The reason that insert is there is to keep the rough surface inside that weight from ruining your line. The weights without inserts are finished in a way to not damage your line. Having spent several months using tungsten with inserts and having lost about $50 worth of weights due to line breakage, I won't use them anymore. X3 if you buy them with inserts, DO NOT PULL THEM OUT!! Quote
Super User .dsaavedra. Posted February 21, 2011 Super User Posted February 21, 2011 yup what these guys said ^ tru tungsten makes good insert free weights. i haven't tried any of these bargain brand tungsten weights (alley's is one that comes to mind off the top of my head) Quote
MMan16 Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 What brand are you guys buying? Normally Tru Tungsten. If they go out of bizz I'll probably try Eco Pro or strike kings line both insert free. Quote
Blue Streak Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 I hope we can find a weight that was as good as Tru Tungsten. I won't use inserts and the cheaper weights are too rough inside they will cause your line to break. Quote
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