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Reaction Tackle Tungsten Barrel Weights, 1/8 oz, Size-Stamped
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.3 x 3.5 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
97% tungsten barrel weights with polished center for Carolina rig presentations in freshwater.
A pack of eight 1/8 oz tungsten barrel weights, shaped to slide through weeds and rocks on a Carolina rig. The center is polished so the line is not scuffed, and the silver body is coated against chips. A light size like this suits bass fishing in shallow cover.
Best for
- Carolina rig and dragging presentations over bottom
- Anglers who want maximum sensitivity from tungsten
- Fishing cover where weight must navigate through structure
Skip if
- You prefer the durability of lead sinkers
- You fish primarily vertical presentations
Strengths
- Polished center hole eliminates line damage during dragging
- Tungsten density provides sensitivity for feeling bottom and strikes
- Streamlined barrel shape navigates through cover efficiently
Trade-offs
- Center polish may wear with extended bottom contact
- Harder material requires careful storage to prevent line damage
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
Specifications
| Type | barrel sinker |
|---|---|
| Material | 97% tungsten |
| Finish | Polished center |
| Per-pack quantity | 4-8 depending on size |
| Sizes available | 1/8 oz to 1 oz |
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 oz (8 per pack), 3/16 oz (8 per pack), 1/4 oz (6 per pack), 3/8 oz (6 per pack)This one | Mid weights for Texas rigs and drop shots at middle depths. |
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| 1/2 oz (4 per pack), 3/4 oz (4 per pack), 1 oz (4 per pack) | Heavier weights hold bottom in wind, current and deep water. |
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Facts
| Lure weight | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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