Oz | Weights(g) | Oz | Weights(g) |
1/8 | 3.5 | 1/2 | 14 |
3/16 | 5.3 | 3/4 | 21 |
1/4 | 7 | 1 | 28 |
3/8 | 10.5 |
Q3 : Why is tungsten sinker an inevitable trend to replace lead sinker?
A3: Lead is toxic metal that can be accumulated in human and animal body.
It can enter the body through the skin, digestive tract, respiratory tract.
The main toxic effects are anemia, neurological disorders and kidney damage.
The normal lead content in our body is 0.1 mg/L. The lead content out of limit
will cause anemia and damage the nervous system,especially for infants and children.
Howvern, tungsten fishing weight will not pollute water and enter into body causing plumbism.