Lead alternative for split shot?

[800stealth]

I've been using tin split shot on my tip ups but was wondering if anyone has found a better alternative. I've only seen tungsten as a slip weight, I am assuming because it would be to hard to crimp onto line to make split shot with it.

[perch_slayer]

im not sure if there is sinker better than the split shot for tip ups

[PoolGuy]

Stealth check these websites out        www.ecoprotungsten.com.      http://drdropsinkers.com
Tungsten drop shot weights....I've seen them used but haven't tried them my self

[whitewing]

Thanks, PoolGuy for web site info. 

[800stealth]

Thanks for the link Poolguy

[stripernut]

Bismuth and Tin, not as heavy, but they work as split shot...

[BIGCREW]

There a lot harder to bite on the line compared to the old split shots, I had to use pliers to pinch them on, I almost broke a tooth trying to bite them on the line but if there better for the environment thats fine with me

[stripernut]

Better not to put the lead in our mouths anyways... Hate to think how much I have bitten down on over the years... Pounds and pounds...

[whitewing]

Might explain why many of us are half a bubble off plumb!

[Coffin Dodger]

Might explain why many of us are half a bubble off plumb!

 

[Kevin23]

You could try a small steel or brass bullet weight.

[800stealth]

I tried some tungsten bullet/slip style last year and they were heavy for their size which is nice but having to cut off the hook and retie if you want to add or reduce weight is what I don't like.