Eco Pro Tungsten Weights

[RF813]

I had been using strike king Bullet weights for the past year, and have not had any issues with them.   I picked up 1 pack of Eco Pro from Cabela's since they were a couple bucks cheaper, I figured how big of a difference could it be?

 

Since using them i've had two lines snap right at the hook. I know the line snapped since there was no kinking from tying a knot, so I know it didn't just let go. 

 

What are the chances the weight is causing abrasion and weakening the line?  I am not pegging it.  I know i've lost 1 very good fish because of it, so i'm trying to figure out if it's bad luck or something else.

 

 

Thoughts?

 

 

 

Rich

[Jar11591]

I know tungsten weights have sharper edges that can cut line. Some of them have plastic inserts to protect the line. Try some of the Siebert tungsten "Rocket" weights. I've never had an issue with them, and they're cheaper than in stores.

[F14A-B]

Was it fluorocarbon? I have heard some Tungsten makers causing Braid to fray? I have a lot of different makers, I just hope I don't have that happen... The bulk of mine is strikeking xcalibur and a very few pieces from BPS in flipping/ punching sizes...

[RF813]

It was 8lb Trilene XL  Mono.

[WIGuide]

I've been using Eco Pro Tungsten weights for a few years now and have had 0 issues with them. It's possible your line could have weak spots further up from the line. That would also explain why there it wasn't broken at the knot. 

[MichaelE]

I've heard that Vike makes a really good tungsten weight. I use Bass pro's flippin weight. They work just fine for me. They are about average priced for tungsten weights

[Siebert Outdoors]

There is always a possibility it could be the weight, but its more likely something the line came into contact with on the bottom.

 

One thing I have found that happens to me is with Flouro is if it gets nicked it will break typically on a hookset. It is not real forgiving in this aspect.  I check my line a lot especially when fishing around rock or after a snag.  When I fish I do a lot of pitching.  Over the years I've taught myself to grab the line on the pick up to the boat and I run my hand down the line about a foot the re pitch if I do not feel any nicks or frays.

 

I hope everyone checks out the tungsten I offer the prices are extremely competitive and can be big savings depending where tungsten is purchased.

[jtharris3]

It was 8lb Trilene XL  Mono.

That's the problem. Should have been using XT!