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 Why Tungsten?
#6112363
04/26/11 01:52 PM
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Herron
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Have never used it and don't know why it's popular. Can someone explain? Thanks!
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: Herron]
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04/26/11 01:53 PM
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Manchu
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smaller for less snags
harder for more sensitivity
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: Manchu]
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04/26/11 01:56 PM
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Matt1212
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smaller for less snags
harder for more sensitivity +2
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: Matt1212]
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04/26/11 01:59 PM
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bogey♂
TFF Guru
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Spend 5 bucks and fish it and you will learn 
you know, nothing wrong with seven men who met on the internet going for a swim together
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: bogey♂]
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04/26/11 02:00 PM
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James_C
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The size and sensitivity are what sold me.
James C.
"You can't blame the worm fer not wantin to go fishin"
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: James_C]
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04/26/11 02:04 PM
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fouzman
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size, sensitvity (density), never deform. plus a fish can't clamp down on the weight like they do lead. too slick.
Coincidence is His way of remaining anonymous.
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: fouzman]
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04/26/11 02:17 PM
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JPost
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I find lead useful for people on my boat that tend to get stuck more than what I consider reasonable. My wife usually throws lead.
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: JPost]
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04/26/11 02:31 PM
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joho5
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sensitivity, and its more dense and louder when it hits bottom rocks.
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: JPost]
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04/26/11 02:31 PM
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Troyz
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Agree with all the above about Tungsten. Just don't like the cost. Getting harder and harder to find it at a decent price.
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: Troyz]
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04/26/11 02:53 PM
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Herron
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Thanks!
What sizes do you use?
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: Herron]
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04/26/11 02:54 PM
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JPost
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1/2 ounced for windy conditions and big plastics.
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: JPost]
#6112683
04/26/11 02:59 PM
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Troyz
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I use 3/16, 1/4 and 5/16 for most of my T-rig baits.
I use mostly 1/2 for carolina rig (sometimes use 3/4).
I use 3/4 and 1 oz for flipping matted grass.
You might be surprised at what can happen with a DD22 with a 1/8 oz Tungsten weight on the front.
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: Troyz]
#6113060
04/26/11 04:15 PM
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jwilson1987
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I had the same question. Thanks for posting. I guess I will have to break down and get some now..lol
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: jwilson1987]
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04/26/11 04:22 PM
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JPost
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you will really feel the differiance if you use braid.
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Re: Why Tungsten?
[Re: JPost]
#6113186
04/26/11 04:48 PM
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bwhatley
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I'm fixing to order some more weights. Has anyone used steel weights? If so, how do they compare to the tungsten weights? I've never used them before, but I have used lead, brass, and tungsten.
"I didn't get to where I am today worrying about how I'm going to feel tomorrow" - Ron White
"I am a sinner who does not expect forgiveness, but I am not a Government Official." - Mr. W - Deadwood Season 2
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