Leaderboard

Yes, well if the cost of the lead replacement is no issue and if the lesser density is not an issue for you. Lead melts at about 671 Deg. F, or 328 Deg. C. It has a density of 11340 Kg/Cubic Meter Tin 459 232 7280 Bismuth 521 272 9750 As you can see, you can buy and use either Tin or Bismuth, both are considered non-toxic. Bismuth is only 86% as dense while Tin is only 64% as dense. Bismuth is currently running about $20/pound from Rotometals, while Lead is $12.54/5 pounds from them and Tin is $18.99/pound. Of course, the larger the quantity, the better the price. None of these prices include shipping and all are subject to change. Bismuth is brittle and tin corrodes more then Lead. So, are there options? Yes, and they can be poured with the normal equipment with some adjustment to temperatures. Are they as good? NO. I won't even go into how stupid outlawing lead in fishing lures is, so let me end this on a positive note. You have options, and I have given them to you.

I normally obtain my unpainted spinner and buzz bait heads from HT but when I went on line this time these were not listed in the index. Tried contacting them three times now with no response... anybody know what happened here? Also .. another supplier for these would be very helpful. Thanks, Michael www.jigs4bass.com