nocellcontracts Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Tungsten Weights - Are they all the same? If not, which is best? I'm looking to replace all my T-Rig, Flippin', and C-Rig with Tungsten. I need a manufacturer that makes 3/8 to 3/4 (maybe larger). Thanks. Quote
Volboy Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Try Alley's Tungsten (Google it). Best tungsten deal out there. Quote
5fishlimit Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Picasso and VMC have been good by me, but I will also grab Strike King as it is carried at most retailers that carry fishing gear. Quote
robster80 Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 i just grab whatever i can find the best deal on. usually the strike king from walmart clearance racks Quote
NJSalt Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I use pretty much all Elite Tungsten. VERY high quality and a price cheaper than a lot of companies Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted May 21, 2015 Super User Posted May 21, 2015 I used to be in the same boat as ya'll, until I tried Siebert Outdoors tungsten. CHEAPER than almost any out there, and very easy to get the exact number of each size you want, not having to buy it in packs1 Jeff 1 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted May 21, 2015 Super User Posted May 21, 2015 Siebert Outdoors or Alleys Tungsten is where I get all mine from. Great prices from both. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted May 21, 2015 Super User Posted May 21, 2015 I always buy from Alley's tungsten. I've never found anything cheaper Quote
bassinyea Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 I personally like the ones with the inserts. My favorite is Reins tungsten they make a very high quality sinker. Quote
wisconsin heat Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 cheapsinkers.com Wow, those are cheap sinkers. Is quality a concern here, or are they on par with the big guys ( Strike king, VMC, Picasso etc) ?? Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 22, 2015 Super User Posted May 22, 2015 Wow, those are cheap sinkers. Is quality a concern here, or are they on par with the big guys ( Strike king, VMC, Picasso etc) ?? Never personally used em, not yet at least. Hootie recommended them, just haven't got around to ordering any yet... But Hootie swears by em. 1 Quote
rangerjockey Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Pro Tungsten the best quality and prices I've found..They have polished centers and really good guy to deal with. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted May 22, 2015 Super User Posted May 22, 2015 Alleys tungsten is where I get mine. But will probably buy Siebert from now on to support a sponsor. Quote
Smokinal Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 i just grab whatever i can find the best deal on. usually the strike king from walmart clearance racks this^^^ i scored a huge deal with the sporting goods manager of my local wally world on some clearance strike king stuff. just ask, they want it gone. i also took advantage of some mis tagged weights at dicks last year. i have piles of tungsten. Quote
Matthew2000 Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 How much does an insert matter in tungsten weights ? Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted May 22, 2015 Super User Posted May 22, 2015 If I find them on sale I could care less who makes them. So far they have all been good to me. Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted May 22, 2015 Super User Posted May 22, 2015 Inserts are to prevent line damage. Tungsten is very hard and can be abrasive. Most companies can make very smooth tungsten and remove burrs so an insert isn't necessary. The insert will reduce sensitivity which nullifies one of the key uses of tungsten. Quote
nocellcontracts Posted May 22, 2015 Author Posted May 22, 2015 I want to thank everyone for responding.....but I'd like to clarify my question..... "cheap" is not my primary need. "The BEST" is what I'm looking for. By saying that, I mean I want the highest percentage of tungsten in the weight (the amount of tungsten varies from maker to maker). Also, I don't want weights that may cut my line. So again, "cheap" isn't my concern as much as "highest quality out there". Please advise. Thanks! Quote
Super User Montanaro Posted May 22, 2015 Super User Posted May 22, 2015 I want to thank everyone for responding.....but I'd like to clarify my question..... "cheap" is not my primary need. "The BEST" is what I'm looking for. By saying that, I mean I want the highest percentage of tungsten in the weight (the amount of tungsten varies from maker to maker). Also, I don't want weights that may cut my line. So again, "cheap" isn't my concern as much as "highest quality out there". Please advise. Thanks! You are paying for the name on the label mostly. Alleys tungsten and seibert are high quality AND cheap (by cheap we are talking by a couple quarters to a dollar) Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted May 22, 2015 Super User Posted May 22, 2015 I for one will not buy any tungsten weights with inserts, only issue I have ever had with them is the insert sliding or falling out completely which almost instantly cuts the line. Quote
Cgrinder Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Siebert tungsten weights are the best because you're going to be buying more jigs anyway. Quote
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