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Sometimes it is worth the cost but I do not use it all the time. Heavier punching weights and times where I want a smaller profile in clear water.

I like the guys that think Tungsten is good for the environment? You may want to re-check the facts on it.

Allen

Tell that to the state..wait no...dont you dare!

W is much less toxic than lead,but toxic none the less...just like everything else lol

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  • I don't buy them for any sensitivity purposes, because quite frankly IMHO it's not much of a factor. I buy them because of their size. A 1oz. tungsten is quite a bit smaller than a hunk of 1oz. lead.

  • Well ok , buy one pack, trig a soft plastic and go throw it in a rocky area, then when you FEEL the difference you can decide if the expense is worth it. For me, it is.

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    Doesn't mean they should be the same price...

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Sometimes it is worth the cost but I do not use it all the time. Heavie punching weights and times where I want a smaller profile in clear water.

 

I like the guys that think Tungsten is good for the environment? You may want to re-check the facts on it.

 

Allen

 

I don't know anything about tungsten. Is it or is it not environment friendly?

This is true. But a puzzle image is clearer w/all the pieces. How much is this last piece worth?

Certainly not $5 a pack! Lol.
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Just picked these up at www.kajunboss.com. 5.92 each for 1 1/2oz tungsten wasn't too bad. Better than the 10-11 bucks I've been paying.

What is the cost for shipping?
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I heard here locally Dicks sporting Goods is clearancing out all Tungsten. I will clean them out.

Cool! I'll check it out this weekend! Thanks
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I heard here locally Dicks sporting Goods is clearancing out all Tungsten.  I will clean them out.

They did that 3 months ago in my area, nice half price too.

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They did that 3 months ago in my area, nice half price too.

they only had a few left but I picked up a couple of packs for $3 each and a spool of Trilene xl 6lb 100% FC for $10.

You've got a little more than 4 months until the Memorial Day sales...put tungsten on your list and be done with it. :respect-059:

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Not worth it to me. The way I lose DS weights, I'd spend more money on weights in a day than I do on gas for the boat.

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DSG never works for me. Stopped at my local store back in the fall to pick up some tube baits. They had one pack. Not one pack of the ones I wanted. One pack period, in the whole dang store. I probably have more of a tackle selection than they do.

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DSG never works for me. Stopped at my local store back in the fall to pick up some tube baits. They had one pack. Not one pack of the ones I wanted. One pack period, in the whole dang store. I probably have more of a tackle selection than they do.

Hootie

This happens a lot to me as well. I usually tend to stay away for the most part.

One more vote for size. If it's under 3/16 I go lead as those small weights are also a small size despite being lead. Even then, I'm not positive that I have a higher number of caught fish because of smaller sized weights. I'll still throw lead weights 1/4 to 1/2oz and catch fish.

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The only reason I buy tungsten is for flipping weeds, only time it's worth it to me. 

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