The Weight Debate...

[lunker-lander]

Choices: Lead, Brass, Tungstun.

Questions: Do they make egg sinkers out of material like Tungstun so you can feel the bottom contour better when Carolina Rigging? Will Tungstun or Brass give you a better feel than lead when bottom fishing?

Answers: Up to you...

-LL-

[pig n jig]

I beleive tungstun weights are more sensitive feeling than lead. Bismuth weights are cheaper, but they break easily when hitting objects on the cast. P N J

[BigBassin144]

Don't forget about steel weights. I haven't tried them yet, but I'd like to try some of the steel bullet weight this spring.

[Bob Smith]

Brass and Tungsten will both transmit bottom content a lot better than lead. My standard go to for C-rig is the 3/4 oz Pro-Jo Brass Cylindrical weight with a brass clacker disc and faceted glass bead. My favorite T-rig wieght is either 1/4 oz or 5/16 oz Lake Fork Tackle Nickel/tungsten weight with teflon insert to protect the line.
On the C-rig I keep it simple and use the same weight shallow or deep. I know a lot of guys who change to a lighter weight, but I don't. I may very the speed of my retrieve to see what the bass want, but if I want a slower fall, then I probably won't throw a C-rig. In that case I will switch to a clam shot rig on my spinning gear.
The brass is an excellent transmitter, allowing you to detect changes in bottom composition immediately. The Nickel-Tungsten is a nice compact weight that will not interfere with the action of most soft plastics.

[zooker]

lead and tungsten.. i use lighter than normal weights on the old ball and chain.. i prefur 1/2 oz weights this is just a personal choice..

zooker