A few tungsten questions

[pontiac787]

Hey Guys,

I'm about to place my first tungsten order and had a few questions.  I plan on using them mainly for trout/perch/gills.  I want to get a functional variety but my tackle funds are limited.  I'm thinking of going with either Sportsman's Direct or Fiskas from YourBobbersDown.   

What is the most versatile size or sizes? 
Is it a better bang for the buck to get more sizes or more colors of a particular size or two.
Do the crystal jigs make a difference?

Any other tips are appreciated.

Thanks!

[Gills-only]

   I use the bentleys with the crystal head and they work great cost a little more than the fiskas but in my opinion well worth it.  I also use fiskas the #3 for gills or for deep water 20' plus the #4.  I mainly fish for gills.

[1moslab]

i fish for panfish on heavy pressured lakes and the 4 and 5mm fiscars are the size i fish on 2lb test.sometimes a 3mm but its reallllllll small.have not tried the crystals yet.

[ryno]

I prefer tungsten jigs...just like the way they jig fast n heavy.  I have a large selection of Fiskas epoxies that are my favorite.  The cheapest tungstens I have found are here http://www.ecoprotungsten.com/tungsten-tear-drop-ice-jigs/ .  I bout 60cpl of em and custom painted them to my liking.  Ill post a size comparison pic when I get time.

[ryno]

Top row: Fiskas epoxies 3mm,4mm,5mm
bottom row: eco protungsten .8gr, 1.6gr

[Bout-Time]

Hey Guys,

I'm about to place my first tungsten order and had a few questions.  I plan on using them mainly for trout/perch/gills.  I want to get a functional variety but my tackle funds are limited.  I'm thinking of going with either Sportsman's Direct or Fiskas from YourBobbersDown.   

What is the most versatile size or sizes? 
Is it a better bang for the buck to get more sizes or more colors of a particular size or two.
Do the crystal jigs make a difference?

Any other tips are appreciated.

Thanks!

I order Fiskas from Your Bobbers Down personally, and have no complaints at all.

The 5mm is a good size for a variety of fish. I jigged up a 14" brownie on a 5mm in "hot bluejay" color this morning, and pulled perch on it this afternoon. The "glow joe" is a great color for me too. The 4mm would probably be better for gills, but I dont fish for them myself.  Id get a glow color(s), it will give you more looks.

[pannyjigger]

I personally like the Fiskas in the 4 mm size.  My son and I catch mostly bluegill with them.  We use white and the yellow with black dots. I have tried the 3mm, but I felt it was a little too small.  I didn't like the feel, but I may have been using 3 lb test- 2lb or 1 lb would likely be better.

pannyjigger.

[pontiac787]

Thanks for the help.  I'm think I'm gonna go with 4-5s in a few different colors.

[surflizard]

I'm using the #4 Bentley's in Glow, Yellow, Orange and White and they are getting the job done well for me on the panfish and Trout !

[jeffro9023]

You won't regret a 3mm in your box...when the bite turns off send a 3mm down there and that smaller presentation turns em back on more times than not...5mm is better for crappie its a bit big for bluegills but you'll still get a few...goodluck

[Bout-Time]

Thanks for the help.  I'm think I'm gonna go with 4-5s in a few different colors.

You should do well with them, especially on 2lb test. Give them a micro plastic tail or some meat and they produce good results. (wish I had a yellow though)

The 5mm is great for when you want to get down deep quick, and they transfer the feel to the rod great. You may want a 4mm for when the bite gets finicky though like others have said. I use them the day after a cold front.

Watch out for chipping the paint (the handpainted ones) with hemos or pliers though.

[1moslab]

the epoxi fiscas dont chip as fast.

[pontiac787]

just placed my order... went with a mixed bag of 4s and 5s.

[DasRottweiler]

 The 5mm and 6mm are great for dropping down thru slushly holes when moving fast looking for fish. No need to pull out the skimmer till ya find em. Then if they follow the bigger jig but refuse to hit, drop to a 4mm or even a 3mm, if that`s what it takes. I pre-rig 4 rods, one with a small spoon , another with a 5mm, another with a 4mm and a Flyreel combo with a 3mm. Line size drops as well as offering size , from 4# to 2# on the flyreel and the 4mm SpinningReel UL combo. I drop the spoon and the 5mm/6mms on 4#.

[nurmimn]

I don't stick to just one company. It's all about the color and size options.

[wileyc3]

I use #3 and #4 fiskas. gold has been my main color i use. I have other colors but the gold works great and never seem to go for the others. its like soft water fishing..... have 5 or 6 3700's full of different colors of plastics and only use about 2 or 3, lol, but ya never know there might be that one day that another color will be the ticket

[ULking]

I use #3 and #4 fiskas. gold has been my main color i use. I have other colors but the gold works great and never seem to go for the others. its like soft water fishing..... have 5 or 6 3700's full of different colors of plastics and only use about 2 or 3, lol, but ya never know there might be that one day that another color will be the ticket

I've found the natural colors like gold,silver,and copper work good all the time !!