Marten's Tungsten Shrink Tubing

[MN Lakes Area 14]

As soon as I was done watching Aaron's video, I had to run and get some shrink tube and try for myself. The project is very simple. Maybe 1 minute per weight. Took me by surprise. I really enjoy any kind of tackle rigging when I'm not on the water.. Will be a great thing to do this winter! Used my tungsten bullet weights all weekend and never got snapped off. Was wondering if anyone has had tried this after watching his video, or if you had already known about it?

[jtharris3]

Link to said video?

[gulfcaptain]

Only thing I wonder about will you be able to thread straight braid through the shrink tube since it's pretty limp.  I've had some issues with heavier tungsten weights with braid. Cure....a bobber stop between the weight and the knot. Finally found a use for those yellow bobber stoppers....lol

[rippin-lips]

Only thing I wonder about will you be able to thread straight braid through the shrink tube since it's pretty limp. I've had some issues with heavier tungsten weights with braid. Cure....a bobber stop between the weight and the knot. Finally found a use for those yellow bobber stoppers....lol

I use the same trick. I knew I wasn't alone but never heard anyone say they did it.

[gulfcaptain]

Well tried a glass bead to use for noise and well that didn't work out too well. That's when I went to the bobber stopper. Rather loose a couple bobber stoppers then $5 punch jigs for sure.

[Comfortably Numb]

I would think a bead would work too.

 

I see no advantage to tungsten unless lead is not allowed in your state or punching.

[gulfcaptain]

I would think a bead would work too.

 

 

Maybe a plastic bead, but the glass bead cut into the braid causing it to cut the knot.  And although I wasn't a big fan of tungsten when I first tried it, over the last few years I've really liked it due to smaller size.  Mainy use it for punching through weeds but tried it with the glass bead to blend an old tactic of shaking a worm with a smaller punch bait.  

[WIGuide]

I don't use that trick and most likely won't use it either. I use Eco Pro Tungsten weights that are insert free and I haven't had any issues with them wearing any sort of line, braid or otherwise.  

[doyle8218]

I don't use that trick and most likely won't use it either. I use Eco Pro Tungsten weights that are insert free and I haven't had any issues with them wearing any sort of line, braid or otherwise.  

Same here.

[Siebert Outdoors]

I've never had any issues with polished tungsten weights either.  I've been fishing a lot lately with tungsten.

[War Eagle 44]

I've been doing this for a couple of years now. I too had to try it after seeing his video and I've been very pleased with the results. I love to tinker with my tackle as well so this was a great little "project" to occupy some time and one that I truly believe helps.

[WRB]

The original tungsten bullet weights from Tru-Tungsten had sharp edges, then they added a Teflon tube liner that didn't stay in the weight well, now out of business. Several tungsten bullet weights are on the market, most have sharp hole edges that cut your line unless you add a liner. Aaron's technique works good, the shrink sleeve is tough, smooth and doesn't your line.

Tom