Tungsten Sink Putty
Tungsten sink putty is ideal for all fishing situations and has become a popular lead sink substitute, making it is possible to keep the lead out of waterways. The great thing about the tungsten sink putty is that it is heavier than lead and works better.
It is very dense, it sinks faster than lead , just a small piece will do to make the hook link lay flat on the bottom of the lake bed ,it is also very useful for balancing hook baits. Unlike split shot, tungsten sink putty do no damage to leader material and won't become wedged between rocks, slits or weeds, making it much harder to get hung up. You'll spend less time re-rigging and more time with your bugs in the water.
It is environmentally safe compare unlike lead, which has been labeled as the environment hazard many years ago, so you can make the shape you want even without any glove for your hands. The best way to use tungsten sink putty is to form an elongated bullet shaped bit of tungsten putty around the double surgeons knot.
Tungsten sink putty is environmentally safe compare unlike lead, which has been labeled as the environment hazard many years ago, so you can make the shape you want even without any glove for your hands. The best way to use tungsten sink putty is to form an elongated bullet shaped bit of tungsten putty around the double surgeons knot.
While before casting, make sure that you have dipped the tungsten sink putty into water. Because when you stretch or rub tungsten sink putty becomes soft, so it is necessary to make it back to the hardness before. When you immerse it into water it reverts back to its original hardness. The colder the water the harder it will be settled. Tungsten sink putty is a wonderful tool for balancing pop ups, just add or remove a small amount to get the sink rate of your hook bait you require.