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Old 04-12-12, 09:57 PM   #1
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Default Insert/ Insert Free Tungsten Weights

Do yall prefer insert or insert free tungsten weights? I am about to buy a bunch bulk. (got to supply up when i still have money before leaving for college, half will still go to dad) I want the weights to minimally damage the line. These will mostly be in the 1/2 and 3/4oz range, if it makes a difference.

Something I have no idea on, Thanks for the knowledge and help.

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I prefer the ones with an insert but honestly they can be a pain to deal with…..and for that reason I Stopped using them! Many of the new tungsten weights claim that the center is bored clean and smooth so that would eliminate the need for the insert. I think Aaron Martens used to use heat shrink in his weights to make his own insert.
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I think Aaron Martens used to use heat shrink in his weights to make his own insert.
I watched a you tube video of him talking about this the other day. I think he still does it. He said he would never use a weight without an insert and the ones that come with the inserts aren't any good either. It sounded like the way he does it leaves part of the heat tube mushroomed out at the bottom of the weight so it protects his knot.

I prefer the weights without the insert. I have a bunch of Tru Tungsten weights, I stocked up before they went out of business and I have a few of the Strike King weights.
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Here's the Aaron Martens video showing how to put a shrink tube insert in tungsten weights.

http://bcove.me/0o4w8gxf
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