mark poulson Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Help! In the past, I've use some 1/4" lead that came in a coil for ballast. I can't find the source where I got it. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 If you are referring to the hollow coiled lead I ran in to some at cabalas the other day. It was the stuff you cut off a length then thread it on your line. If you cant find it just drill a hole in the middle of two peaces of wood or metal if you want it to last longer. Pour down the middle of the two. Easier than looking good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelpKritter Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Mark, Here is one link McMaster-Carr I think I may be getting my next roll of stainless wire from here. DaveB. KelpKritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks Dave. That's a big help, and a big relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gldnbear93 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 also try a golf club componant seller. That's where I got mine a few years ago. Can't remember the ame of the company though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnie3035 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I got the stuff from Sportsmans Warehouse. Bullets Inc. is the brand I used to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks to everyone for their help. You guys are the best. I bought a 5lb, 20' roll from McMaster Carr. That should last me for a while. At 8 grams to the inch, that's a lot of ballast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Talk about great service, I ordered the lead wire yesterday, and it arrived, UPS, today! McMaster Carr rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 $30 plus per 5lb. coil seems pretty expensive. i get 5lb. roll at Sprtsmans warehouse for $18. most places here sell a 1 lb. roll for around $3.50. check Walmart. they sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now thats a fish Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Where can I find it at Walmart??? - - I hope it's not next to the D2T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I can get it locally here in Oregon at Wal-Mart but it is popular here for steelhead fishing so I'm not sure you can get it everywhere. RM:sauced: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
now thats a fish Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Where can I find it at Walmart??? Seriously, where is it at Wal-mart??? craft supplies? I went there tonight and totally forgot to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhopkins Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 look in the fishing dept. your area store may not have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Here is it right with all the other fishing weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Next time I'll check Walmart's first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
