What is different about Tungsten weights than any other weights? I use the regular lead weights more than anything but I recently bought a pack of tungsten just to see if there was a significant difference.

Usually smaller than lead of the same weight and much more expensive. These are the only two differences I know of.

They're more sensitive because they're more dense, which is why they are smaller as well. The higher density transmits vibrations better, thus why it has more sensitivity than lead, and why tungsten is less likely to deform after it hits a rock, etc.

I use them as well as Pb.

I like how tungsten is smaller, I can visualize a bass looking more at the craw then the sinker with the smaller tungsten...just seems more subtle

They're more sensitive because they're more dense, which is why they are smaller as well. The higher density transmits vibrations better, thus why it has more sensitivity than lead, and why tungsten is less likely to deform after it hits a rock, etc.

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I thought there was an environmental factor as well but am not sure.

They're more sensitive because they're more dense, which is why they are smaller as well. The higher density transmits vibrations better, thus why it has more sensitivity than lead, and why tungsten is less likely to deform after it hits a rock, etc.

Right on the money.

Mike D

Has anyone ever had trouble with a tungsten weight fraying their line?

Never had a tungsten line fraying problem. The line hole is nylon [or something] coated.

Has anyone ever had trouble with a tungsten weight fraying their line?

Yes. cheaper tungsten, or those with inserts, can fray your line. They're not a polished hole and have sharp edges. In general I avoid inserts on the whole, and try only to deal with higher quality weights. The new Strike King tungsten is quite good, The new Bass Pro is good, the best I've found outside of TruTungsten is Picasso. They're now becoming more readily available again, as well. The higher price is worth it in the end.

I bought VMC weights and they're fraying my line. May have to pick up a pack of Strike King soon

I really like the Strike Kings as well. I also like the color "Green Pumpkin Saphire" that they come in, which I can only seem to find at BPS.

I exclusively used the Tru-Tungsten brand sinkers for years, and still have a fair ammount of them left. They were insert free and I did not have line frey issues. As my supply of those dwindles, I am replaceing them with the Strike King Tour grade sinkers, no issues with them so far either.