Black_Blade

Oh, don't get me wrong, I think the lead ban is ridiculous as well. I didn't think there was an economical replacement for lead for guys who are doing this at home. I don't really think there will be 'lead police' on the waterways in the near future. I am getting a collection of tire weights together, although I am just getting into the lure making thing as a hobby and just got my first walleye harness kit a few days ago, I am starting to collect now for it will take quite a while to get a decent amount of lead at the rate I'm going. I still have to get all the equipment for it yet, as well as maybe one of those wire bending contraptions for making the spinners. Spinners...lol, I really have to force myself to use them on the water more, if nothing else but to gain some confidence in them, especially if I'm going to be making some.

With all the regulations being put into place regarding the elimination of using lead weights, is there any other option for the home luremaker who wants to pour his own jigs and sinkers? I work in an auto shop and have been collecting the old wheel weights, but somebody reminded me that we are not allowed to use lead anymore. What other metals can you use? And how easily can they be obtained?