Just curious who uses tungsten weights specifically with or without inserts. Seems to be differing opinions on the merit of each.

Without. If it needs an insert, it's poorly made.

Light line fishing( 6-8lb.) I use an insert, above that it doesn't matter to me as long as they're well made. Brian.

I used the ones that Siebert Outdoors has without the inserts and never had any problems.

The original tungsten bullet weights had major problems with sharpe surfaces and hole edges that abraided and cut line. Nylon tube inserts were added to resolve that problem. Aaron Martens made a utube video showing how to make inserts for tungsten weights.

Today tungsten weight holes are polished to remove sharp surfaces and edges, if you trust the workmanship 100% then no reason to use inserts, if you are like me inserts add insurance it only takes 1 sharpe edge to cut your line.

Tom

 I can tell you that if you are using tungsten weights while surf fishing on the beach you do not want inserts period, because they get all gunked up with sand and it sucks 

 

Im new to tungsten and some of the ones I bought have an insert already. They seem like they are good quality. should I be concerned?

 

BTW I really like how small they are for the weight!

Im new to tungsten and some of the ones I bought have an insert already. They seem like they are good quality. should I be concerned?

 

BTW I really like how small they are for the weight!

No!

Tom

The original tungsten bullet weights had major problems with sharpe surfaces and hole edges that abraided and cut line. Nylon tube inserts were added to resolve that problem. Aaron Martens made a utube video showing how to make inserts for tungsten weights.

Today tungsten weight holes are polished to remove sharp surfaces and edges, if you trust the workmanship 100% then no reason to use inserts, if you are like me inserts add insurance it only takes 1 sharpe edge to cut your line.

Tom

Some of the weights I have look a bit cheesy around the edges and I did put an insert in them ala Aaron Martens. Some say the insert decreases the angler's ability to feel the bottom. I not sure I agree.

No insert