Your Tungsten Weight Inventory? 2025
Quarry Man reply :
How many tungsten weights do you carry at a time? Looking to switch to mainly tungsten. I use drop shot weights, flip and worm weights
Jar11591 reply :
I carry about a dozen each of weights from 1/16 to 3/4 ounce and a couple each of 1 and 1.5 ounce.
NHBull reply :
All Tungsten, all the time. It is just easier and laws are pushing us in that direction.
And I always have enough.......never have counted them
Quarry Man reply :
On 8/15/2017 at 9:07 AM, NHBull said:All Tungsten, all the time. It is just easier and laws are pushing us in that direction.
And I always have enough.......never have counted them
On 8/15/2017 at 9:07 AM, Jar11591 said:I carry about a dozen each of weights from 1/16 to 3/4 ounce and a couple each of 1 and 1.5 ounce.
Think id be ok with 12 or so of what ill use most and 4 or so of what ill use less?
Catt reply :
Bullet weights
Tungsten: 1/16-1.5 oz
Lead: 1/64-1/4 oz
Drop Shot Tungsten: 1/8-1/2 oz
Dozen at least of each!
Quarry Man reply :
On 8/15/2017 at 9:22 AM, Catt said:Bullet weights
Tungsten: 1/16-1.5 oz
Lead: 1/64-1/4 oz
Drop Shot Tungsten: 1/8-1/2 oz
Dozen at least of each!
I fish in states that allow lead and some that don't. When i can I want to use tungsten. In some places that i fish, using tungsten is too expensive because I frequently break off. That is where i will use lead. For example the drop shot.
NHBull reply :
I run the lightest I can get away so I am deep in the lighter weights. I don't punch so a couple.5, 3/4, and 1 ounce are seldom used.
I have also doubled up 1/8 weights for some extra knock
iabass8 reply :
Usually keep around 15 or so 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8. Only carry around 5-7x 1/2oz and 2-3x 3/4, 1oz, and 1.5oz. I've probably lost a grand total of 2x 3/4+ weights in the past 2 years. Pretty much just a punching weight for me.
Quarry Man reply :
On 8/15/2017 at 9:27 AM, NHBull said:I run the lightest I can get away so I am deep in the lighter weights. I don't punch so a couple.5, 3/4, and 1 ounce are seldom used.
I have also doubled up 1/8 weights for some extra knock
thats my thoughts exactly, i don't use the big weights but its good to have em when you need em then to not!
A-Jay reply :
Given the usual & current market price for a quality tungsten weight, which runs in the vicinity of $6-7 per ounce or something close to $100 a pound, I probably should have an armed guard 24/7 on my terminal tackle bag.
Or at the very least have it booby trapped with some kind of Improvised Explosive Device. . . .
A-Jay
MichaelCopeland reply :
I've only got 3 - 1/4oz tungsten bullet weights. I've got lead and steel ones that range from 1/8oz to 3/8oz. Got some 3/16oz lead drop shot weights and some 1/4oz egg weights. Also have lead split shot, not really sure the weight on them, I use when I'm catfishing. Don't really use weights that much though, I usually Texas rig weightless because most of the waters I fish aren't very deep or at least the part of the water I can get to isn't very deep.
craww reply :
About a dozen bullets weights up to 3/4 oz and a half dozen or so drop shot weights.. Really like the lighter weights as I fish alot of areas with filementous algae. You used to be able to find 1/32oz in stores pretty easily. Now while everyone still has tungsten, youre lucky they go down to 1/8. I believe it was true tungsten that made the mass produced smaller weights. Not sure if theyre even around anymore.
Jason Penn reply :
i pretty much only use 3/8, so i've got 8-10 of those. i did just recently pick up some 5/16 just to have something a tad lighter.
i'm not like most folks that are equipped for any situation, i pretty much fish the same places all the time(all wood no grass), so i just carry the stuff i know i'll use thru the day.
NHBull reply :
Just buy a couple every other time you check out and you will quickly have what you need.
There are also some variety packs on Amazon that can get you started
J Francho reply :
I see zero reason to switch to tungsten for drop shot weights. I like an assortment of steel, lead, and tungsten for worm weights. Sometimes the lighter materials match up better size wise with bigger baits. Like a 10" Power worm with a 1/8 oz. steel weight.
GoneFishingLTN reply :
What would be everyone's main 4 weights for worm
flipping
punching
3/16
3/4
1/2
1?
also are the bulk tungsten websites your go to?
J Francho reply :
3/8 for general Texas Rig, 1 to 1.5 oz. for punching. I'll add that I rarely punch with a traditional punch rig. Been using a home made jika punch rig. Penetrates EU milfoil and drags the bait straight down through the weeds, instead of draping the line over them, for better contact with the bait and better hooksets. I also get away with 1/2 the weight that I would need with a punch rig.
Senko lover reply :
On 8/15/2017 at 10:52 AM, A-Jay said:Given the usually & current market price for a quality tungsten weight, which runs in the vicinity of $6-7 per ounce or something close to $100 a pound, I probably should have an armed guard 24/7 on my terminal tackle bag.
Or at the very least have it booby trapped with some kind of Improvised Explosive Device. . . .
A-Jay
I pity the man that tries to rob you.
fishwizzard reply :
On 8/15/2017 at 8:40 PM, J Francho said:I see zero reason to switch to tungsten for drop shot weights. I like an assortment of steel, lead, and tungsten for worm weights. Sometimes the lighter materials match up better size wise with bigger baits. Like a 10" Power worm with a 1/8 oz. steel weight.
Yes, I like how a light steel weight will act as a nose protector for larger plastics. My favorite is a 1/16oz steel weight in front of a Rage Menace, it still has a great action and slow fall, but I can rip it through weeds without killing the plastic in a few dozen casts.
As for how much I carry, I use a small "daily pill" holder, so I carry as many in each weight as will fit in the small compartments. So maybe 10 @ 1/16oz up to ony one or two 1/2oz ones. I would love to find a small pill holder with better/more secure latches, but I have yet to see one for sale.
Quarry Man reply :
On 8/15/2017 at 9:04 PM, J Francho said:3/8 for general Texas Rig, 1 to 1.5 oz. for punching. I'll add that I rarely punch with a traditional punch rig. Been using a home made jika punch rig. Penetrates EU milfoil and drags the bait straight down through the weeds, instead of draping the line over them, for better contact with the bait and better hooksets. I also get away with 1/2 the weight that I would need with a punch rig.
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roadwarrior reply :
On 8/15/2017 at 9:07 AM, NHBull said:And I always have enough.......
Gundog reply :
I just started buying tungsten. I've got plenty of lead bullet weights to last for years but so far only have 6 3/8oz and 2 1/2oz tungsten. I'll probably buy more 1/2 or over tungsten just because the size is more compact.
Quarry Man reply :
On 8/16/2017 at 1:30 AM, Gundog said:I just started buying tungsten. I've got plenty of lead bullet weights to last for years but so far only have 6 3/8oz and 2 1/2oz tungsten. I'll probably buy more 1/2 or over tungsten just because the size is more compact.
I have 3 3/8 oz worm weights and 9 1/4oz ball ds weights
J Francho reply :
On 8/16/2017 at 1:24 AM, Quarry Man said:
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WRB reply :
Oddly California still allows the use of lead for fishing weights. The only reason to use tungsten verse brass for me is the reduced size. I do use a few tungsten wacky jigs and 1/2 to 3/4 oz bullet weights for giant worms or punch rigs for the size reduction. I use painted brass bullet weights for the majority of the sliding weights with glass beads T-rigged worms and craws.
Still have lots of lead split shots, drop shot, bullets weights and make my own jigs from lead.
Tom
Fishing_FF reply :
I'll be the odd ball. 
I carry 4 of each size in 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 tungsten worm weights and 4 each of 1/8 and 1/4 drop shot weights.
I'm a shore/bank fishing guy. I limit the amount of tackle I carry in my backpack to keep it lighter. This is because some of the place I've gone to or am looking at going to require a hike to access. Since I'm a lightweight hiker who also uses lightweight weight spinning gear and tackle. I alway went with the mentality that if I burned through the hooks, weights, lures, etc that were in my pack, it was time to call it a day.
YMMV.
Columbia Craw reply :
I plan to make a cardboard sign and stand on street corners: Help Me Become Lead Free - Will Work For Tungsten Weights
Bluebasser86 reply :
I carry maybe 2 dozen tungsten weights, all flipping weights in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1oz, with a majority being the 3 smaller sizes.
WIGuide reply :
As far as worm weights go, I usually carry about 6-10 of 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4. Flippin weights I'll carry about a dozen 3/8, a half dozen 1/2 and 3-4 4 of 3/4, 1 oz and 1 1/4, and 1 1/2 oz DS weights I don't keep many tungsten ones on hand maybe a handful spread out over a few sizes. There are still some advantages to using tungsten ds weights but to me, it's not as important as it is with other weights.
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