Article Date: December 20, 2021

Over the past decade or more, tungsten fishing weights and lures have become more popular. They are more expensive than lead, although companies like Nako are making them more affordable.  Still, they cost more than lead, making some anglers question if they are worth it. Many anglers will emphatically say that they are, as they provide many benefits that help to outweigh the higher costs.

Tungsten weights are more sensitive, smaller in size, and better for the environment. Those are three of the biggest reasons why many anglers have made the switch from lead to tungsten weights.