What difference has tungsten jigs made for you

[Jim Uran]

Serious question! I've never tied on anything else but lead, and am going to break that habit this year.

[fisherman-andy]

Other then being very expensive little jigs they have work wonders for me. I fish typically in 20-30 fow for Crappies & tullibees. The added weight not only is better I think for straightline or tightline what ever you want to call it, it also gives you better control over jigging action and line management. You lure travels faster back down when on a school of moving fish this is critical. Crappies & tullies will often move in and bite then move on. Taking too long to get back down and the school will lose interest and move.

Tungsten is the only jigs I will tie on the end of my line when using a fly reel with my favorite rods. Couple that with the Northland impulse plastics or Berkley gulp alive 1" frys and you got deadly arsenal.

[Jim Uran]

I would imagine packing that much weight in a tiny jig has it's advantages also.. Now that I think about it I may have lied, I think I did buy a tungsten jig made by Northland Tackle last year. Boy that thing was tiny. At times I bet lead or heck even epoxy jigs have their place. When they want a slower fall I would imagine tungsten would be out of the question.

[anderson_dc]

Try some tungsten Jim, you will not be let down. I personally would steer away from the Northland Hardrock ones and look at either Fiskas, Bentley, or Sportsman's Direct tungsten jigs.

You get a much better response from tungsten than lead, are able to fish a much smaller presentation w/o sacrificing weight, and have much more control over your jigging motion with tungsten than lead.

Do yourself a favor and tie one on this winter, you won't regret it!

[harvey lee]

I have been using the Fiska's for a few years and love them. Small profile yet they still drop fast to get back down to ice more gills. Some of the other jigs take forever to get back down to the fish.

As mentioned above, next to no slack in the line and one can detect bites much better I believe.

They work for me.

[Jim Uran]

Thanks guys, I can guarantee you I'll have some in my box this season!

[pushbutton]

Can't add a whole lot to whats been said except that they also are nice for pounding the bottom as their weight will help kick up a nicer cloud and sound. I generally prefer the larger 5 and 6's any one know if and where any larger sizes are available?

[Jim Hudson]

For me, with tungsten, it seems I get a better presentation. I am able to quiver a plastic tail better with the heavier head of tungsten than a lead jig.

Also, the benefits are tremendous when you are fishing basin fish. Much quicker sink rate to get back down to the fish.

[Chad Peterson]

For me, with tungsten, it seems I get a better presentation. I am able to quiver a plastic tail better with the heavier head of tungsten than a lead jig.

Also, the benefits are tremendous when you are fishing basin fish. Much quicker sink rate to get back down to the fish.

Well said Jim! They are the way to go.

[JuanArellano]

there is no ice jig like a tungsten ice jig..LOL

[hamms-scooter]

Love the fiskas with a nuggie. Great action and the big panfish hammer it.Lots of bass and pike hit that bait as well. Great combo!

[ski_otter]

They also show up on a flasher better than many of my lead jigs

[Kevan Paul]

I love the Control that I can get with the tungsten.

[sorenson]

I guess I'm solidly in the minority here. The theory is sound, and the purported results seem to substantiate it, but I personally haven't experienced a distinct benefit. Maybe the rest of my gear is not sensitive enough to for me notice a difference. I've only tried the Marmish ones.

S.

[Mr.Seaguar]

I dont really care if they are tungsten or lead. I use Fiskas because of the hook which is better than the hooks on any other jig I have found. I would prefer a lead jig for cost with the same hook but havent found any.

[Dylan8351]

A lead ban on the Connecticut River has forced me to rethink my tackle options. I stocked up on tungsten and couldn't be happier. I use a fair amount of rockers, willows, and teardrops when the water is being backed up but as soon as the dams open up tungsten allows me to fish straight down and remain in my transducer cone. Other wise my lighter jigs would be out of sight. I have made tungsten a vital part of my tackle. I can fish shallow and deep, fast!