Tungsten is nearly twice as dense as lead, which makes it sink like a rock, a valuable trait for fishing jigs designed to be dropped down to fish as quickly as possible.
Increased density also means that smaller jigs fish heavier than their lead counterparts, allowing for excellent feel and drop rates even when conditions call for downsizing.
So while pure lead is heavier than pure tungsten, the density advantage favors tungsten in fishing applications.
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