tungsten? fad?

[Millerman]

So, how many of you guys buy that stuff? is it worth the cash?

[Siebert Outdoors]

I really like it.  That is about the only worm weights I use anymore.  I can notice a difference in sensitivity.  Throw braid in the equation and you can feel everything.

[bocabasser]

i will never use lead again. i really like the size to weight ratio.

[Tin]

i will never use lead again. i really like the size to weight ratio.

x2, Really shines when fishing heavy grass and its pegged, since it is so much smaller than lead, you can snap it out of the grass easier without getting caught up in it.

[BIG M]

true tungstem worm weights are the only weights I use now.  You can't be the size to weight ratio.

[Gatorbassman]

I love them. There is nothing like the feel of tungsten.

[Jimzee]

i will never use lead again. i really like the size to weight ratio.

X2  I love tungsten.

[Gone_Phishin]

A short time ago I said to myself that I'd never pay that much for weights.......God, what was I thinking?

Another vote here for the never going back to lead again.  The only exception is when I'm C-rigging in areas with very small crevices on the bottom structure, small enough for little tungsten weights to get stuck in.  This is where I'll use a bigger lead or brass weights.

Another Tru-Tungsten fan here too.  Definitely worth the money Millerman.

[grimlin]

Ditto on what everybody said.I had to force myself to buy a pack,now it's all i ever buy.

[BassFishingMachine]

Yeah there expensive unfortunately  :-/, but the size to weight ratio is what keeps me buying them. I don't strictly use tru-tungsten and nothing else, but I'll say I use it 75% of the time.

[cbfishalot]

Tungsten is the only weight to use when your in contact with the bottom.  I use them with all t-rigs and recently drop shots.  The size is great and doesn't over power the apperance of the bait.  Alot of people or using them for c-rigging in grass because of the slender weight comes through better.

[Sam]

Tungston is great.

But don't forget your brass sinkers with your glass bead.

Brass makes a nice crawfish sound as it strikes against the glass bead.

[FD.]

 The only exception is when I'm C-rigging in areas with very small crevices on the bottom structure, small enough for little tungsten weights to get stuck in.  This is where I'll use a bigger lead or brass weights.

X2

They seem to come thru the heavy grass much better

[MALTESE FALCON]

Another vote for tungsten.

Falcon

[Catt]

Absolutely not worth the money, for what y'all pay for 4 or 5 weights I can buy 100, I don't buy into this sensitivity BS either; sensitivity is in your rod, line, and hands. I've been told I would catch more bass by simply changing to tungsten; I say dude do you know how many bass I catch yearly? Show me your record, I'll show you mine & let's see which is better.

I don't think there is any thing wrong with using tungsten but it aint an advantage  

[roadwarrior]

Well, I jumped on board and bought a few packs of different sizes which I fished this year.

I don't find any advantage with tungsten and I will not be buying anymore.

[George Welcome]

Better than lead, but not better than brass. Won't close down on the line. More enviornmental friendly.

[bighed]

IMO, they are the best way to punch heavy grass rigged RTR.  That's the only time I use them.  big

[luckyinkentucky]

I bought 1 tungsten weight, and compared it side by side with a stainless steel weight of the same weight.   I couldn't tell the difference.  It's all hype.  The only place where people might see a difference is where they are using a cheap rod with braid.  Although, at that point it's like putting lipstick on a pig.    Why pay $5 for a weight when you have a $50 reel and $40 rod?  The weight feels no different to me than a stainless steel weight, and I fish everything from calm waters to heavy current.  

Might vote =  All hype!!!

[Munkin]

For heavier weights like 1.5oz they are nice and compact which helps. Personally I can feel the difference when contacting the bottom but not enough to justify the cost difference. Now if Tru-Tungsten wants to sponsor me or the price drops about 50% I would use them.

Allen

[Bass XL]

I don't buy into this sensitivity BS either; sensitivity is in your rod, line, and hands. I've been told I would catch more bass by simply changing to tungsten; I say dude do you know how many bass I catch yearly? Show me your record, I'll show you mine & let's see which is better.

I don't think there is any thing wrong with using tungsten but it aint an advantage

If you take a 1/4 oz. Tru-Tungsten worm weight, and compare it to a 1/4 oz. lead weight, their is a huge difference....The tungsten weight is wwwaaayyy smaller than the lead weight...the tungsten weight has smaller line contact than a lead weight does so you are getting more "bait" sensitivity. And ecause it is so much smaller than the lead weight, the bass are LESS likely to shy away from it....For those reasons, believe it or not, you CAN catch more bass than an ordinary lead weight.

[luckyinkentucky]

I don't buy into this sensitivity BS either; sensitivity is in your rod, line, and hands. I've been told I would catch more bass by simply changing to tungsten; I say dude do you know how many bass I catch yearly? Show me your record, I'll show you mine & let's see which is better.

I don't think there is any thing wrong with using tungsten but it aint an advantage  

If you take a 1/4 oz. Tru-Tungsten worm weight, and compare it to a 1/4 oz. lead weight, their is a huge difference....The tungsten weight is wwwaaayyy smaller than the lead weight...the tungsten weight has smaller line contact than a lead weight does so you are getting more "bait" sensitivity. And ecause it is so much smaller than the lead weight, the bass are LESS likely to shy away from it....For those reasons, believe it or not, you CAN catch more bass than an ordinary lead weight.

And your sponsor is who????  None the less ...... Tru -Tungsten!   You get paid to say that.    ;D ;D ;D

For all of you out there wanting to try Tungsten.  Try a buddy's Tungsten weight, and compare it to Stainless Steel.  You won't be able to tell the difference.  

I think I'm going to do a test on both of them, and get back the results.  I will do a resonance, and maybe a few more.  I will let you all know the results, so you can quit being pulled in by all of this hokum!

[RobbyZ5001]

And your sponsor is who????  None the less ...... Tru -Tungsten!   You get paid to say that.

Don't people usually try to obtain the companies whose products they use and like as sponsors?

[Bass XL]

And your sponsor is who???? None the less ...... Tru -Tungsten! You get paid to say that. ;D ;D ;D

For all of you out there wanting to try Tungsten. Try a buddy's Tungsten weight, and compare it to Stainless Steel. You won't be able to tell the difference.

I think I'm going to do a test on both of them, and get back the results. I will do a resonance, and maybe a few more. I will let you all know the results, so you can quit being pulled in by all of this hokum!

Not exactly BUDDY.... I wouldnt be sponsored by them if I didnt believe in their product!! Which is not the case...I believe in their product 100%....LIKE I SAID EARLIER: Tru-Tungsten (or any tungsten weights for that matter) are almost 50% smaller than lead weights. Their for, you are having less line contact with the weight, and feeling more bites (espically the very lite bites)...Just a suggestion: when doing your tests "luckyinkentucky" go out on 4 outings....2 of those days use the tungsten, and 2 use the other one (lead, or stainless, w/e)..... Their for you can look at your results and notice how many fish you cought on the smallest of bites ( which I have made this test before, and the results showed that I noticed the smaller bites on the tungsten and not the lead).

[HesterIsGod]

The cool thing about tungsten is at first it is a powder material that they compact into weights. So now they can make things like the rubber tube weights made of rubber mixed with tungsten powder. they also now made worms and other soft plastics w/ tungsten powder in it, so the soft plastic is already weighted. So tungsten, i think, is revolutionizing soft plastics just like fluorocarbon line has been revolutionary.