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WHAT IS THE BEST WAT TO OPENUP THE HOLES IN LEAD WEIGHTS AFTER THEY AGE??? THANKS ROBIN
i use a large hook pointEddie http://www.realityoutdoors.net http://www.proschicelures.com
I carry an AWL to open up the holes in lead weights. I am using lead barrel weights for mojo-rigging when searching or just messing around. However, the Tungsten weight is well worth the money when it comes to sensitivity and sound. When it really counts, try some and you will agree! Especially effective with P-Line and a glass bead. Good Luck, Gary Hollander
If you visit your local auto parts place, some sell some “o-ring picks” that work great for this. I bought a set of 3, they have a purple-colored anodized aluminum center section for the grip, and a different pick type on each end. The one in my tackle box is a straight pick on one end with a very sharp point. Other end is a 90 degree bend with a straight point after the bend. They are big enough to grip solidly so you dont have to deal with a slip and an OUCH. And they are strong enough they will not bend on you so they are good for years…2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
THANKS FOR THE IDEAS……..I DO BELIEVE TUNGSTEN IS THE BEST WAY.. YOU KNOW ITS AMAZING,,, I BUY A PUMA AND WONT SPEND 4-5 DOLLARS ON WEIGHTS….THATS NOT CHEAP…..THATS STUPID THANKS AGAIN ROBIN
Robin, you are not cheap——-frugal would be the word. I use a lot of weights and I have just started using the tungsten. They do let you know what is on the bottom a little better, but since I only fish for fun, I will continue to use the lead as long as it is available. Some swear by the Yellow Magic lure and I still prefer the pop-r. Cost be the deciding factor. Still catch a lot of fish on it, so hard to spend the extra $. Have a good weekend. pant 2 Bob
Let me see,,,,,,Hummer(s), Puma, Box @ Tideville,,,,,,cheap, nah, Just stingy ! Dont want your tackle dealer to get rich , huh ? You can always call your buddy G.W., maybe hell cut you a deal on some tungsten ! Or just take an old 4-5/0 hook and open up the weights ! D. Update: I just got back from Fish-N-Stuff, where i did, in fact, purchase some tungsten weights,,,,,,,and they will be fished only on 65-80lb braid !Dang things are high,,,but the size of the weight will get thru the mats so much easier, and you gotta hook-em to catch-em. f-N-S has a great supply of the weights, and EVERYTHING else ! I loaded up with another bag full of lures/tackle( weights, hooks, jigs, Sebile swimbaits, trailers, etc,,,) i will misplace in my boat,,,,but i cant help myself, i love me some Fish-n- Stuff !They also have a website Robin, so order up ! D.Last edited by dbasketman on June 2nd, 2008, 10:16 pm, edited 2 times in total.
And he also doesnt have the standard home either. 2 story about 2750 square feet, 2 car garage attached with boat garage on side in a gated community! 36% will buy a lot including Tungsten. Good luck! I dont feel sorry for ya.
PhilAddison wrote: And he also doesnt have the standard home either. 2 story about 2750 square feet, 2 car garage attached with boat garage on side in a gated community! 36% will buy a lot including Tungsten. Good luck! I dont feel sorry for ya. PHIL NOW YOU KNOW I HAVE ALOT OF NO PAYS………PLUS THE UPKEEP OF WORM. 36% IS NO PAYS……..HOUSE IS NO WHERE NEAR 2750……
lets dont forget about the acreage you own just to be a member of the private lake that the dam broke on. worm tells me youre fixin to be rollin in the dough when they repair the dam. worm says he fixin to ask for a raise. I told him no less than 20%. 10% for having to work for you and cover for you while you take your daily two hour nap and 10% for all he does around the house!
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