Lead bullet weights...

[Hook2Jaw]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

Im guessing a two stage process would be costlier than tungsten. 

I thought of that after I posted it, but it's good to hear the same idea echoed.

[WRB]

What I Don't like about lead bullet weights is the nose hole get deformed easily and affects the line sliding through.

Started using painted brass bullet we and cylinder with glass faceted beads about 30 years ago and is what I use in 1/8, 3/16 and 1/4 oz  90 % of the time.

Only use tungsten for weights over 3/8 oz.

I am a believer in Brass n Glass.

Tom

 

[TnRiver46]

20 minutes ago, NHBull said:

NH is a lead free state and the movement started on my home lake by conservationists with respect to Loons.  Some companies do still ship lead to N.H. but I have “bit the bullett” ? and gone to tungsten and do like it more

I’ve been seeing tons of loons on the TN river lately, and it’s one of the most polluted rivers in the world according to those conservationists. Methinks where there are plentiful baitfish populations, the loons will be fine. I have a wildlife degree and have worked in the field for 13 years after college, there are unfortunately loads of misinformation at ALL levels of natural resources. 

[PourMyOwn]

Lead is illegal in my state (another NH guy) although I've never heard of anyone being ticketed. I use mostly tungsten here, but out of state I do not. I only use tungsten to stay legal, before the ban I was pouring all of my own weights, jigs, spinner baits, etc. and the switch has been expensive.

16 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

I’ve been seeing tons of loons on the TN river lately, and it’s one of the most polluted rivers in the world according to those conservationists. Methinks where there are plentiful baitfish populations, the loons will be fine. I have a wildlife degree and have worked in the field for 13 years after college, there are unfortunately loads of misinformation at ALL levels of natural resources. 

Of course our New Hampshire loons NEVER travel into a state where lead is allowed- even when our lakes are frozen!!

(sarcasm)

[TnRiver46]

4 minutes ago, PourMyOwn said:

Lead is illegal in my state (another NH guy) although I've never heard of anyone being ticketed. I use mostly tungsten here, but out of state I do not. I only use tungsten to stay legal, before the ban I was pouring all of my own weights, jigs, spinner baits, etc. and the switch has been expensive.

Of course our New Hampshire loons NEVER travel into a state where lead is allowed- even when our lakes are frozen!!

(sarcasm)

Hahaha! I was just thinking I bet the loons I see in TN fly to New Hampshire at least once a year ! We have them in summer and winter , kind of crazy. 
 

I wish someone could ask the birds if they need any help from humans 

[mcipinkie]

Kinda works with my "What have we Become" post don't it?

 

$10 for a sinker?

 

 

[J Francho]

Once the loon loonies get an audience with lawmakers, it’s all over but the crying for lead. 

[Brayberry]

I just use Tungsten. Partly due to the sensitivity,but mostly cause I don't like the rough edges on lead bullet weights. If you look you can find tungsten bullet weights says 3/8 oz and below for not much more then lead 

[DitchPanda]

20 hours ago, Brayberry said:

I just use Tungsten. Partly due to the sensitivity,but mostly cause I don't like the rough edges on lead bullet weights. If you look you can find tungsten bullet weights says 3/8 oz and below for not much more then lead 

Guess I don't know where to look for tungsten that cheap. I use 3/16 the most...cheapest tungsten I've seen for that is .67 each...seen lead the same size for .15 or so

[FishTank]

I use both.  I budget my spending on tungsten weights and jigs at $40.  When they are gone and if they are gone, I would then go to my lead stock pile. 

[papajoe222]

I use tungsten on my C-Rigs and my punch rigs. The first for the added sensitivity and the second for the smaller size.

I use braid for both applications and can't recall but one time last season that I lost one.  I still have a ton of brass and lead weights that see frequent use for other applications.

Like anything else used in bass fishing, there are pros and cons and then there's individual preference.