- Joined
- May 17, 2009
- Location
- Charleston WV
"Get the lead out" is a shopworn phrase that has traditionally meant "hurry up" or "get moving."
It still has that meaning for many tackle manufacturers, but it also has the more literal meaning of "eliminate lead from fishing products."
It's a controversial subject, but one that may lead to advancements for anglers, most of whom have used lead sinkers for decades but who now have other options.
In an effort to protect waterfowl, some manufacturers are offering alternative sinker materials, including tin, brass, steel, bismuth, tungsten, recycled glass and even granite. None of these is as cheap as lead, unfortunately, but in some cases they offer other advantages.
I know in WV there is still a lot of stores the sell lead sinkers and jigheads,
How about your area?
It still has that meaning for many tackle manufacturers, but it also has the more literal meaning of "eliminate lead from fishing products."
It's a controversial subject, but one that may lead to advancements for anglers, most of whom have used lead sinkers for decades but who now have other options.
In an effort to protect waterfowl, some manufacturers are offering alternative sinker materials, including tin, brass, steel, bismuth, tungsten, recycled glass and even granite. None of these is as cheap as lead, unfortunately, but in some cases they offer other advantages.
I know in WV there is still a lot of stores the sell lead sinkers and jigheads,
How about your area?