Lead Band In Mass

[bassmanET]

Anyone out there know where I can get lead free bass jigs, other than tungsten?

Or is anyone out there in the jig making bussiness?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Bismuth is probably the closest to lead's characteristics but weighs about 80% what lead does. In some circles there is doubt about what the level of enforcement will be. I know we can't pick and choose what laws to obey, but really.

[Jigfishn10]

DVT is right. I made jigs in the past and had priced up a bismuth alloy and it was about 5X more than lead. I remember pure bismuth was more and I can't remeber how much that was. I did the research a couple of years ago, so I don't know what this alloy costs today. You have also got to factor in not only the 5X cost for the material alone, but if you want a 3/8 oz jig, you need to make one the size of a 1/2 oz one (assuming you're using a mold made for lead).

[River Rat316]

$20 a pound for Bismuth, I get my lead for well under $1 per pound.

[Scorcher214]

I remember the EPA tried to ban lead in michigan last year. That sucks man, but the only things I can think of are tungsten and tin. I know that if they are about to pass that in Michigan, that I will be buying up as much lead sinkers and scrap lead I can buy.

[River Rat316]

Tin is more$$$$ per pound tungsten is $71 and can not be produced by the average home guy

[bassmanET]

Thanks for the info guys!

I'm not looking to make my own jigs but, did look into it.

Looking for already made or maybe jigs that just need paint & finishing touches?

Got a local guy here in mass making jigs from tin/bismuth alloy. Just shopping around to see what else is out there.