(Lead) Wieghts?

[scotty_thfc]

Firstly, let me say Hello to all of you. I've joined the forum today.
My question is, "Seeing as 'lead' is banned now, what metal can I use to make my own leads?

[Norfolkboy]

Welcome to the forum, too be honest, I'm not sure what is used too make leads these days

You a Tottenham supporter?

[scotty_thfc]

Ive asked quite a few people about this 'lead replacement', but no one really knows, this was my next step to see whether anyone on here knew....

And yes I am a Spurs supporter, thats when I'm not fishing, lol

[Norfolkboy]

I'm sure someone will be along too help soon

[pingu]

just looked on enviroment agency fishing website (Good site) and it states this

Fishing Weights

No fishing weights made of lead may be used except those of 0.06 grams or less and those of more than 28.35 grams.

In angling terms this means that lead shot from size 14 to size 8 and lead weights of over 1 ounce can be used in fishing.

While lead dust shot (size 8 and smaller) are legal, they are toxic to birds if ingested. Use spillproof containers for lead dust shot and always dispose of used lead safely at home.

hope that helps
as for what the other stuffs made of who knows, sure someone will advise

[scotty_thfc]

Thanks Pingu, Its just a mystery, I can't seem to find anything that melts down as easy as lead used to be.
Oh well, I'll just have to keep perservering.

[Ben]

gold has a realitivly low melting point i think

[welsh wizzard]

Originally Posted by Ben

gold has a realitivly low melting point i think

yup it does.

when you start making gold weights be sure to tell me where you are fishing please. ill take up collecting weights as a full time job then