Tungsten jigs

[silverbulletguy]

I'm wondering which tungsten jigs are preferred. I've only seen a few and am not sure of who all is making them and what styles their making. Any favorites? Where can you buy them? Price compared to other jigs? I looked online at the main sporting stores and haven't really found much of a selection in tungsten at any of them. Are they sold at smaller bait shops?

[fishwater]

I like the fiskas epoxy jigs. They don't chip easily and last longer than painted jigs. I get them online. The selection at any store is gonna be limited. They are about 2.75 a jig.

[mww24]

the fiskas are great. they are harder to find. you can order them from their site for the same price as in stores. just have to pay shipping.

[DTro]

Fleet Farm has a whole shelf full of them. I forget the exact brand...Skandia I think.

The reason they are preferred is because they are 30% heavier than lead which means you can get a smaller jig down deeper faster.

[TravP]

I own some Scandia's myself. The quality just isn't there in the paint, it chips easily. Epoxy is where it's at and Scandia doesn't offer it. Fiska's and Bentley's are what you want. Bentley's are the best and use Gamakatsu hooks, but your going to pay the premium price for them too.

[pushbutton]

Towards the end of the season last year got the last skandia jig at fleet farm and i coveted that thing; can't say enough good things about tungsten, and well worth the money. Caught a ton of fish with it, but will agree with Trav that the paint did not hold up that good on the Skandia. Since I like Northland's jigs in general am giving them a shot this year, despite not so good reviews so far, and after the Mrs. went on an antique trip with girls, placed a few nice orders with Fiskas and Bentley. Does any one know the legality of baiting the balances/tarantulas/devils?

[fishwater]

after the Mrs. went on an antique trip with girls, placed a few nice orders with Fiskas and Bentley. Does any one know the legality of baiting the balances/tarantulas/devils?

Solid play on the orders! . I use the n24 balance a bit; since it's a single lure, treat it like you would a jigging rap. Those devils are very odd, tough to leave it strung up on a rod, you'll have to re-tie often.

Fyi, Your Bobbers Down ships for free w/ orders over $75

[hamms-scooter]

Heavy Metal jigs are nice too.

[Hardyboy]

is there anyone locally thats carrys fiskas or bentleys tungsten jigs? By locally i mean in the twin cities or north suburbs. Or are they order only?

[pushbutton]

Small selection of Fiskas at Gander.....in st. cloud at least.....mainly smaller ones.

[BartmanMN]

I like fiskas and scandia as well. I was doing well with a scandia and lost it last year, so I bought a couple more of that one this season.

[Sifty]

I love the tungsten jigs and have made them my go to when fishin for pannies.

I get mine online from the big e auction site there are a bunch of guys that make them and you usally can get them at a buck apiece.

Sifty

[WallyGader]

Fiskas tungsten jigs are well worth the money, that extra bit of weight that the tungsten adds makes a big difference in getting down fast, and by adding alot more feel with a tighter line. I will have to check out the bentlys, never heard of them.

[TravP]

I love the tungsten jigs and have made them my go to when fishin for pannies.

I get mine online from the big e auction site there are a bunch of guys that make them and you usally can get them at a buck apiece.

Sifty

Lol, nobody is making them at home. Tungstens melting point is at over 6000 degrees. It comes from overseas. Are you sure your getting tungsten?

[grizrunner]

I've used Fiskas tungsten jigs exclusively for the past 5 years. I think FF has them, but it's easier to order them to get exactly what you want. They offer a better variety of jigs than Bentley. Spendy, but worth every penny to me.

[silverbulletguy]

So if I'm gonna order some online what do you suggest for color and should I go with handpainted or the epoxy finish? Prob go with 4 mm to start and get more in different sizes later or do you suggust a different size?

[pushbutton]

Lol, nobody is making them at home. Tungstens melting point is at over 6000 degrees. It comes from overseas. Are you sure your getting tungsten?

Lol, pretty sure Sifty meant painting and not pouring at home. Seller ratings are perfect and have no doubt they are real, but will let you know for sure when i get some

EDIT: Silverbullet, would get expoxy. As far as color and size? Toally subjective, I personally like the 6mm in perch; never care if a bigger presentation scares off smaller fish, wish fiskas made them even bigger......

[Sifty]

Lol, nobody is making them at home. Tungstens melting point is at over 6000 degrees. It comes from overseas. Are you sure your getting tungsten?

[TravP]

Sorry if I came off like a smart "donkey". I still would question the quality if they are tungsten, are they poured or glued powder?

[Chode2235]

Anyone seen the new CJ&S's tungsten jigs?

I would imagine those, the Lindy ones, and the Northland ones will be the easiest to find locally once they get out to the retailers.

I bought the 5mm wolfpack last year, and have been eyeing a few of those bentleys with the crystals in the front.

[river rat316]

Sorry if I came off like a smart "donkey". I still would question the quality if they are tungsten, are they poured or glued powder?

I am pretty sure no tungsten jig is poured, the melting point for the wire hook is anywhere from 1500-2500 depending on what wire is used, this doesn't work out to well with 6000 degree tungsten being poured into a mold. Most tungsten jigs are made using a press, tungsten is mixed with tin or variety of different epoxies and pressed into a mold. I have never actually saw the process since most of the worlds tungsten is controlled by the chinese. I am not knocking tungsten jigs, they have there time and place, but a quick drop is not always what the fish want.

[silverbulletguy]

Is there a reason that they aren't widely available in stores? I would think they would sell a lot more if they were.

[Chode2235]

Is there a reason that they aren't widely available in stores? I would think they would sell a lot more if they were.

I think theyre over 3 bucks a piece, so a lot of anglers have been happy enough fishing the cheaper lead jigs. Even the CJ&S guys at the ice show last year were telling me about how they would love to sell a tungsten jig, but the making of them is so much more complicated. Plus for the cost you can get 6 diamond jigs that fish "heavy enough for most guys."

So the popularity hasn't been there, and only a few niche online retailers have had them.

Obviously the times are changing and the big lure mfgs are getting in on the game, and coming out with their own versions.

[crazybasser]

Last season the Bait Den (ST Cloud) had a wide variety of tungsten.This year i see they have Northlands,Fiskas,JRS jalaepios Just a few

[bassfshin24]

What stand at the Expo will have tungsten jigs?