Shapes for Tungsten Alloy Fishing Jigs

Shapes for Tungsten Alloy Fishing Jigs

Tungsten alloy fishing jigs are special type of tackle used to add weight to a line or lure. Anglers attach a sinker to draw bait down to depths where fish tend to congregate. Because the exact depth can vary by species, location and conditions, fishing enthusiasts often use a variety of sinkers to add different amounts of weight. The fishing sinkers were traditionally made of lead. However, lead is harmful to an enormous variety of wildlife, and lead fishing sinkers and other lead tackle contribute significantly to the risk. The shapes of lead fishing sinkers are as follows:

Bell Fishing Sinker

The bell fishing jigs  feature a bell-shaped design with a swiveling hook fastened to the top. These fishing sinkers cast well in the wind, making them a favorite for shore anglers. The rounded profile of the fishing sinkers also reduces its chance of snagging. For boat anglers, bell fishing sinkers are often used on a three-way rig. This rig is designed to get baits deep without needing any extra equipment, like downriggers. The rig consists of a three-way swivel with one eye for the main line. The next loop holds a drop line with a bell sinker at its end. Finally, the last loop holds a leader and a lure or a live bait rig. The rig is effective when bounced along the bottom or lowered to a desired depth and trolled in open water.

Split Shots

The split shot is a small ball of lead with a slit cut into one side. To use this type of sinker, simply wrap the slit in the ball around your line and clamp down on the metal to secure it to the line. Some split shots feature small handles on the opposite side of the opening, allowing them to be removed and reused. A clam shot is a variation of a split shot. It maintains a groove for holding line and is an oval shape, making it more snag resistant. Despite their popularity, split shots pose some serious health and environmental risks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Loons and other wildlife often swallow abandoned split shots, and then suffer illness or death due to the lead content. When large numbers of these sinkers are abandoned, they may increase the lead content in a body of water, which may eventually affect the drinking water for area residents.

Walking Fishing Sinker

These fishing sinkers are the bread and butter of many live-bait, walleye fisherman. They resemble a rectangle with rounded, outside edges. The top features an eye for the line. The fishing sinker's bottom is slightly wider and larger in size than the top, holding more weight. The bottom is also slightly rounded and bent upwards. This weight distribution positions the sinker with its round edge on bottom, so it will easily glide over rocks, greatly reducing its changes of snagging on the bottom. The semi-flat design also prevents it from rolling along bottom in fast currents. These sinkers are often used to drag live bait rigs along the bottom, and are sometimes called a live bait rig. To tie the rig, first thread the sinker on the line with the bottom bend pointing to the line's tag end. Next, select a swivel large enough so it will not pass through the sinker's eye. Tie one end to your main line to the swivel. Then, you can add anything from a floating jig head, a plain hook, or a worm harness to complete the rig. This rig is not only snag-resistant, but it also allows line to slide through its eye when a fish picks up the bait. This latter feature prevents a fish from feeling weight. Yet, when an angler keeps a tight line on the rig, the swivel will stop at the sinker's opening, allowing the leader's length to remain consistent and in the strike zone.

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