Flacko 1,742 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 As said above, steel or lead ? Which the best & wher to source from thanks Flacko Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flynndog 543 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I use 11mm or.44cal lead .. Cast your own 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cattykid123 122 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Both do the job mate it all depends on your bands and your personal preference Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Steels cheaper and comes already made and you can reuse them... I get mine by the 1000`s from simply bearings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Aiken 253 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Lead, look around, I source mine for free! I brought a ladel and a set of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BALL-LEAD-SINKER-MOULD-FISHING-WEIGHT-MOULDS-/330828892935?var=&hash=item4d06f04b07:m:mFNIGwaPNO9jZYmDOcUVy6g 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cattykid123 122 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Do the Bb take long to get to you bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flacko 1,742 Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Where you get ladel from mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kieransingo 256 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) I use bits off steel 14mm call them slugs an there free if u know anyone in construction yards might be a shot asking them for some lads there spot on just as good as ball bearings an probably get them free I do Edited February 14, 2016 by Kieransingo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Do the Bb take long to get to you bob Nah mate, 3 days max. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cattykid123 122 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I had a look on there account there a fortune go on eBay you get 2000 9.5mm steel bb for £15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flipbull 1,139 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I had a look on there account there a fortune go on eBay you get 2000 9.5mm steel bb for £15 Any links for them mate? Just had a look couldn't find them that cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cattykid123 122 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Don't know how to link but it says cheapest Bb on ebay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flipbull 1,139 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Don't know how to link but it says cheapest Bb on ebay Nice one mate. Will try and find them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chaff 3,590 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Lead lads fishing bullet mouldy cost about a tenner for a 12 mil old roofing lead in a sauspan on the stove costs fck all really with the added bonus of being quiet in your pocket and weighs bit more than steel for better clout atb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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