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Tru Tungsten Force Beads.... what gives???

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So I got these things to use instead of your typical noise beads, and was surprised that they are magnetic.  So what happens is that now my weight sticks to the bead.  If the bead and weight are stuck together via magnetism, how in the world are they going to "click" and hit together to make the noise I want????

Am I missing something?

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I hadn't noticed that. What I did notice is that I cracked mine on a carolina rig.That is supposed to be the main gimmick,that they won't crack ::D

Good question Arul.  Hopefully I can clear your issue up.

The beads are magnetic, but are very weak.  It does cause your weight to stick a bit, but when you cast it out, and use your normal retrieve, wether it's hopping, crawling, stroking, swimming, etc. the bead and weight will stick click together.

Here is why Tru-Tungsten decided to make the Force beads magnetic.  All living things have a magnetic field.  Some research that Tru-Tungsten did indicated that the lateral line on bass could pick up that magnetic feeling of a living thing.  So Tru-Tungsten's thought was that is the bait now had that small magnetic field for the bass to pick up on, it would convince the fish even more that the bait was real, and it would also help the fish find it easier in dark conditions or muddy water.

Now, personally, I don't know if it makes a huge difference, or a difference at all, but, I do know that it increases my confidence in what I am throwing and that is a major key in catching fish....and if the magnets don't work, then hey, you got a pretty loud bead that doesn't break.

Hope this answers your question   :D

I hadn't noticed that. What I did notice is that I cracked mine on a carolina rig.That is supposed to be the main gimmick,that they won't crack ::D

Send them back and get a replacement.  The Force Beads aren't supposed to break.  I'm sure that TT would like to know if there are beads out there that are cracking.  Give them a call or shoot them and email and I'm sure they would be glad to help you out.

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Whether or not it makes a difference I am not sure but I wasn't using a TT weight on my c-rig. I used a lake fork mega tungsten weight 1/2 oz. A forceful snap cast instead of a lob? Maybe the beads had tiny air holes in them when they were molded.

Was late last year when I used them so obviously I don't have a reciept or package for them but it is nice to know that I could have the option to have something like that replaced if I needed.Those things cost as much as the weights :D

Whether or not it makes a difference I am not sure but I wasn't using a TT weight on my c-rig. I used a lake fork mega tungsten weight 1/2 oz. A forceful snap cast instead of a lob? Maybe the beads had tiny air holes in them when they were molded.

Was late last year when I used them so obviously I don't have a reciept or package for them but it is nice to know that I could have the option to have something like that replaced if I needed.Those things cost as much as the weights :D

I honestly don't know if the brand of weight matters, but I doubt it does.  I will shoot a message to my contact at TT and let him know about the problem.  I don't have any extra Force Beads at the moment, but when I put in my order in January, I will be more than happy to send you a replacement package to see if you like them.  Just shoot me a pm as the new year gets closer and I will get them to you!

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Ryan you are a true asset to your sponsors. Good for you dude. :D

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