Sources for good tungsten jigs/jig heads, and spinnerbaits.

[padlin]

I knew I needed non lead for weights but didn't know until I happened to read part of the Mass regs today that it was also required for jig heads under 1 oz, which is of course all of mine.

 

I have all tungsten weights but could use a source for good quality jigs, jig heads, and spinnerbaits. Could also use something to replace the split shot I occasionally use, is Tin my only option?

 

Thanks

[MN Fisher]

On 1/18/2022 at 6:30 PM, padlin said:

I knew I needed non lead for weights but didn't know until I happened to read part of the Mass regs today that it was also required for jig heads under 1 oz, which is of course all of mine.

Siebert Outdoors has tungsten jigs, bullet weights and drop-shot weights. Mike makes a good product.

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/

 

 

 

[Jigfishn10]

17 hours ago, padlin said:

I have all tungsten weights but could use a source for good quality jigs, jig heads, and spinnerbaits. Could also use something to replace the split shot I occasionally use, is Tin my only option?

 

Thanks

You just need to swap out lead head jigs and lead sinkers. Spinnerbaits can be on a lead head.

 

Mike Siebert makes a bismuth or similar alloy jig head which is a little more wallet friendly.

[padlin]

7 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

You just need to swap out lead head jigs and lead sinkers. Spinnerbaits can be on a lead head.

 

 

"Lead Sinkers, Lead Weights, and Lead Jigs Weighing Less Than an Ounce. Any sinker or weight made from lead that weighs less than 1 ounce, and any lead jig (meaning any lead-weighted hook) that weighs less than 1 ounce, is prohibited for use in all inland waters of the Commonwealth."

 

I was thinking a spinnerbait might be a "lead-weighted hook", not that I've called anyone to check on it.

 

 

[Jigfishn10]

I called when they passed the law. A spinnerbait is considered a lure.

I asked why sinkers and jig? It because loons eat pea size stones to help digestion, hence the reason for sinkers and jigs. They don't want them eating lead.

[A-Jay]

5 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

They don't want them eating lead.

Where do they stand on Tide Pods ?

A-Jay

[padlin]

14 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

I called when they passed the law. A spinnerbait is considered a lure.

I asked why sinkers and jig? It because loons eat pea size stones to help digestion, hence the reason for sinkers and jigs. They don't want them eating lead.

Thanks, saved me some $.

[padlin]

1 hour ago, Jigfishn10 said:

 

Mike Siebert makes a bismuth or similar alloy jig head which is a little more wallet friendly.

 

Just checked, he dropped the bismuth for being too brittle. Tungsten it'll be.

[Jigfishn10]

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Where do they stand on Tide Pods ?

A-Jay

Not to sound like a 1970's sitcom:

'They'll get all loony on ya there, meathead'

1 hour ago, padlin said:

Just checked, he dropped the bismuth for being too brittle. Tungsten it'll be.

Post an unleaded jig question on the Eastern MA Fishing Reports, there's a couple of guys there who have a source for budget friendly unleaded jigs. I Believe @Mr. Aquarium and a couple others have contacts.

[keagbassr]

If you dont want to do tungsten check out  leadfreebassjigs.com.  Mass. Based with quality product and good  prices.

[Mr. Aquarium]

I love lead free bass jigs 

[Crankin4Bass]

I like Keitechs jigs.