Tungsten?

[pipho]

I was just wondering how many of you use tungsten? I use it for flippin' weights and some jigs. Post some comments about it.

[Hawgin]

I've been using the weights for a while now, and I am impressed with them.  I think you can tell the difference in sensitivity, and I like the smaller size of them.  I still think they are expensive, but when you can catch them on sale they are worth picking up.  

As far as jigs, I just picked up some of the tru tungsten ikey heads.  I have fished them a few times, but not enough to give you a definite opinion on them.  I like them so far, but again I bought them on clearance so they were the same price as other shakey head jigs.

[Gorgebassman]

I use tungsten for my worm weights as well as my drop shot rigs wish the stuff was less expensive or a way to pour my own for jigs.

[senko_77]

I fish both weights and jigs.  If you fish tungsten gives you an immediate advantage.  It's unbelievably sensitive, it's smaller in size, and the density makes it louder when hitting rocks and hard bottom.  

Tie on two carolina rigs.  Have one rigged witha  3/4oz lead weight, and one with a 3/4oz tungsten weight.

Hit a point with the lead, then go over it with the tungsten.  The difference is massive, and you will feel so much more down there.  When tungsten hits bottom, you feel it, so if there a 1ft drop, you feel it, if it's a 5ft drop, you feel it.  You can desifer rocks from stumps from brushpiles.  It's truly awesome.  

As far as the jigs go, the real difference I feel is when I use a big jig in summer.  What I do is tie on a 1/2oz tungsten jig, add a big zoom super chunk trailer, and throw it where I would throw a c-rig.  Only difference is, I drag a c-rig, with the jig, I tighten my line, lower my rod, and shoot the jig off the bottom with a sharp snap upward.  This triggers massive reaction strikes and the tungsten allows you to explore the bottom better than leadheads.  

Work a jig in 35ft of water, then work a tungsten jig.  You will feel a difference.

Hawgin mentioned the Tru-Tungsten Ikey Heads.  Those things are great.  Once again, the tungsten allows you to feel around alot better, but what I really like about them is the bend in the hook.  It really helps to keep the worm up.  My favorite TT Ikey Head is the 1/8oz Ball Buster.  

[Other.]

If i had the money i would get rid of all my lead weights and buy tungsten weights. But they cost to much money. I do own a some tungsten jigs and weights but im extra careful around snags with em.

[Rattlinrogue]

I use lead weights,but plan to switch to tungsten especially for flippin'/pitchin' weights.I think tungsten would allow me to "feel" the bottom much better on Carolina rigs,also.

[bassin_man]

I agree with everything that has been said.  While they are more expensive they are definately better than regular old lead.  I was at my local Cabelas yesterday and they had some tru-tungsten weights in the bargain cave for I think it was $1.44 a pack.  I didn't pick any up then but have decided to go back tomorrow and hopefully they are still there so I can stock up.  

[flechero]

Tungsten is expensive but well worth the money if you are a mono user.  

[senko_77]

Tungsten is expensive but well worth the money if you are a mono user.

Have you ever felt Tungsten/Braid?  You can pretty much feel what the fish are thinking.

[Siebert Outdoors]

Tungsten is expensive but well worth the money if you are a mono user.

Have you ever felt Tungsten/Braid? You can pretty much feel what the fish are thinking.

Add a GLX to that and you can feel the fishes heart beat.  When the beat increases get ready to set the hook.  He'x coming for your lure. LOL

Tungsten is far superior to lead.  I wont go back to lead bullet weights

[Daniel My Brother]

Very helpful post guys. This is why I love/hate this website.

I love that I'm always learning new things.

I hate that it always ends up costing me $.

[Vyron]

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[flechero]

Tungsten is expensive but well worth the money if you are a mono user.

Have you ever felt Tungsten/Braid? You can pretty much feel what the fish are thinking.

Nope, I went back to mono before I went to tungsten...  I almost think that would be too much feedback!  Seriously though, I bet it's mind blowing.

[ww2farmer]

2007 will be my first year using tungsten. So far I have only bought some 1/8, 1/4 oz worm weights....by the sounds of it I might be needing to get some 1/2, 3/4 oz C-rig weights and some jigs...and some drop shot weights, and some shakey head jig..........ughh it never ends LOL

[Bass1]

I use regular lead bullet sinkers for T-rig during non-tournament fishing.  Tungsten bullet sinkers during tournaments, IMO, is a must.

[dink]

Tungsten is great stuff!  The only drawback I have found is using glass beads with them.  Tungsten is so hard, it will chip or break the glass when freeing it from logs, stumps, rocks, etc.  Those sharp edges can and will cut fishing line if not checked and retied.  I learned the hard way (losing a fish).  If I really want to use a glass bead now, I use brass weights.  On C. rigs, I use a brass clacker with my tungsten weight.

[senko_77]

Tungsten is great stuff! The only drawback I have found is using glass beads with them. Tungsten is so hard, it will chip or break the glass when freeing it from logs, stumps, rocks, etc. Those sharp edges can and will cut fishing line if not checked and retied. I learned the hard way (losing a fish). If I really want to use a glass bead now, I use brass weights. On C. rigs, I use a brass clacker with my tungsten weight.

I know what your saying Dink.  It took me awhile to figure out why my bead would be gone and my line near my weight would be loaded with abrasion.  Tungsten will destroy glass in seconds.  Tru-Tungsten manufactures a bead called the "T" force bead.  It's awesome.  It's made from a composite, and coated with duraseal.  It's really durable, and when tungsten hits it, you can hear it a mile awhile.