Unpainted Tungsten Weights?

[The Maestro]

Good? Bad? Doesn't matter?

 

I've got some tungsten weights where the paint has mostly chipped off. I still want to use them as they're too expensive to just throw away. Do you guys think it really makes any difference?

 

Edit: Looks like I posted in the wrong sub. Please move to the tackle sub.  Thanks 

Edited September 4, 2019 by The Maestro
Wrong sub forum

[JLewis134]

Personally, I do not think its makes a big difference if its chipping. People fished with unpainted lead weights for years. Most things are more in the heads of particular fishermen.

[jbsoonerfan]

Makes a huge difference. That's why I am developing a proprietary design to come up with a clear tungsten weight. Bass will never bite a piece of plastic hanging from a hook on braided line with a colored weight. You must use fluorocarbon line as bass are SUPER line shy. I'm also working on clear hooks to really fool them.  

[islandbass]

1 hour ago, jbsoonerfan said:

Makes a huge difference. That's why I am developing a proprietary design to come up with a clear tungsten weight. Bass will never bite a piece of plastic hanging from a hook on braided line with a colored weight. You must use fluorocarbon line as bass are SUPER line shy. I'm also working on clear hooks to really fool them.  

Star Trek IV beat you to it with Scottie’s transparent aluminum, lol.  

 

Don’t bother with transparent hooks. I already developed invisible hooks. Well, they’re actually made of such dense material that they bend light such that they’re practically invisible. Only downside is don’t bother looking for them if you drop them on the ground. 

[Mike L]

You guys crack me up!!

 

OP

No, it doesn't matter. 

I have 1/2 doz or so 3/4-1 1/2 oz punch weights and a few red hooks that are chipped and don't hesitate to use either. 

If you're really concerned about it, you can paint them with nail polish then coat with some clear epoxy. 

 

 

 

 

Mike

 

[Log Catcher]

I bought some unpainted weights from BPS. They are fairly bright silver color. I haven't used them much yet. I wish they had been a duller flat color. After seeing the color I wish I had gotten the painted ones.

[boostr]

I just buy black now.