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Nako Tungsten Flipping Weights are premium, eco-friendly fishing weights designed for flipping, pitching, and punching rigs, particularly for bass fishing. Below is a detailed overview based on available information:

• Material and Sensitivity: Constructed from 97% pure tungsten, these weights are denser than lead, offering 200% greater sensitivity for detecting underwater structures and bites. Their compact size (40% smaller than lead equivalents) enhances stealth and penetration through heavy cover like vegetation.
• Design Features:
  • Insert-Free: Diamond-polished interior prevents line damage, even with fluorocarbon, braided, or monofilament lines.
  • No-Chip/No-Fade Coating: A special solvent-treated finish ensures durability, resisting chipping even after heavy use or impact (e.g., thrown against concrete).
  • Size Markings: Weights are stamped with their size (e.g., 1/16 oz to 2 oz) for easy identification, a feature anglers highly value.
  • Colors: Available in no-chip black, green pumpkin, coral red, and silver, with black being the most common.
• Eco-Friendly: Made without lead, these weights are non-toxic, safer for fish, water, and anglers, aligning with Nako’s lead-free initiative.
  • Applications: Designed for flipping, pitching, and punching through thick cover, these weights excel in heavy vegetation or around docks and rocks. Their tapered shape aids in slipping through cover to target fish in tough spots. Suitable for Texas and Carolina rigs.
  • Durability and Performance: Reviews highlight their robustness, with no paint chipping or line fraying even after rigorous use (e.g., fishing in rocks or docks). They’ve been tested for accuracy, with weights being “dead-balls-on true.”

Designed specifically for fishing in dense vegetation and aiming at bass feeding near the bottom, the Nako Tungsten Jika Rigs efficiently cut through thick grass and position your bait perfectly upright when bass fishing.  These tungsten sinkers are unique in shape but also have the size printed on each sinker.

The number one reason you should try Nako Tungsten Jika Rig is that the sensitivity it gives you when bottom fishing. This hook and wight combination is perfect for bass fishing around heavy cover.  This Tungsten Jika Rig equip a high quality weight, which offers 2X more sensitive than lead weights, providing you a precise feel as to what kind of bottom you are fishing.

It is also the preferred method for fishing in heavy vegetation. They are able to punch through the aquatic grass and get your bait down to the bottom. Use this rig to punch through any type of grass or heavy vegetation like hydrilla, lily pads, milfoil or other matted grass. The smaller profile gives it a smaller area and mass getting it through the grass quicker.

• The Skinny Design - The skinny design makes the fishing weight easier to pull thru rocks, weeds, or brush with fewer hang ups.
  
• 50% smaller profile than lead weights - Tungsten is denser than lead and therefore much more compact and offer better signal on underwater objects.
• The size printed on the weight - Easy to find the weight when fishing, most customers love this feature.

The Nako Skinny Free Rig Tungsten Weights are precision-engineered fishing weights designed for finesse and power techniques, offering superior performance for free rig, power shot, and drop shot applications. Crafted from eco-friendly 97% tungsten, these weights provide a 50% smaller profile than lead, delivering enhanced sensitivity and a compact design that excels in deep water, windy conditions, or heavy cover.

Key Features:

• Closed Round Eye Design: Specifically made for free rig setups, ensuring a secure connection and smooth movement.
• 97% Tungsten Construction: Denser than lead, offering increased hardness for better feel of underwater structures and improved signal transmission.
• Skinny Cylindrical Profile: Reduces snags by easily slipping through rocks, weeds, brush, and grass, ideal for navigating challenging cover.
• Eco-Friendly: Non-toxic tungsten eliminates the environmental and health risks associated with lead weights.
• No-Chip, No-Fade Coating: Special solvent treatment ensures durability and a robust finish that resists chipping or fading.
• Size Printed on Weight: Clearly marked sizes (e.g., 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, 3/8 oz, 1/2 oz) for quick identification during fishing.
• Enhanced Sensitivity: Twice the sensitivity of lead, allowing anglers to detect subtle bites and structure changes.

Specifications:

• Sizes: Available in 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, 3/8 oz, and 1/2 oz.
• Quantity: 5 per pack (10 per pack for select sizes).
• Color: No-chip black finish.

Nako Tungsten Ball Jig Heads deliver maximum sensitivity and a compact profile for bass, walleye, crappie and panfish. Forged from premium tungsten — roughly 30% denser than lead — these round ball jig heads sink faster, cast farther, and transmit every tap, rock and bite straight up the line so you feel the bottom like never before.

Why anglers choose tungsten ball jig heads

• Smaller, heavier profile: Tungsten's density packs more weight into a compact ball head, giving a natural presentation that finicky fish can't resist.
• Unmatched sensitivity: The hardness of tungsten telegraphs structure and strikes for lightning-fast hooksets.
• Razor-sharp hooks: Premium forged hooks in sizes from #2 up to 3/0 for everything from panfish to bass.
• Versatile: Perfect for soft plastics, live bait, drop shot, ned rig, and ice fishing applications.

Available sizes

Choose from weights of 1/16 oz, 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz and 3/8 oz paired with hook sizes #2, #1, 1/0, 2/0 and 3/0. Each pack contains 5 jig heads.

Whether you're targeting smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, perch or crappie, Nako Tungsten Ball Jig Heads are a must-have addition to your tackle box.

Nako Tungsten Worm Weights give bass anglers a compact, sensitive way to add weight to Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, worms, craws, and creature baits. Made from 97% pure tungsten, these weights are denser than lead, so they can deliver more bottom feedback in a smaller profile.

The polished, insert-free design is made to help protect your line, while the durable no-chip coating and stamped size markings make the weights easier to identify and keep working through repeated use. Choose Black or Green Pumpkin and match the size to the depth, cover, and fall rate you want.

Why Tungsten Earns a Place on the Line

Weight choice changes how a soft plastic reaches the bottom and how much information comes back through the line. Tungsten packs more density into a smaller profile than lead, giving you a compact presentation and clearer contact with underwater structure. That smaller footprint is especially useful when you want the weight to complement the bait instead of overpowering it.

The Bulky-Weight Problem It Solves

Large, rough, or poorly marked weights can make a finesse rig feel clumsy and harder to manage. Nako's worm weights use a polished, insert-free design, stamped size markings, and a no-chip finish to make the rig easier to identify, tie, and fish. The lead-free tungsten construction also gives anglers an alternative to traditional lead weights.

Built for Bottom-Oriented Bass Rigs

• Texas rigs with worms, craws, and creature baits
• Carolina rigs when the weight needs to lead the presentation
• Soft-plastic worm fishing where a compact weight is preferred
• Bottom contact around structure, changes in depth, and cover
• Black or Green Pumpkin color choices for different rig looks
• Size selection from 1/16 oz through 3/8 oz

The Right Pick If...

• You want tungsten density in a smaller profile than a comparable lead weight.
• You fish Texas or Carolina rigs with worms, craws, or creature baits.
• You want a weight with a polished, insert-free finish for use with finesse line.
• You prefer weights with the size stamped directly on the body.
• You want Black or Green Pumpkin instead of an uncoated metal finish.

What It Does Best, and When to Choose Something Else

Nako Tungsten Worm Weights are strongest when compact size, bottom feedback, and controlled soft-plastic rigging matter. Choose a different weight style when you specifically need a drop-shot cylinder, nail weight, flipping weight, or another shape built for a different rig. The correct shape is part of the presentation, not just a detail.

How to Choose and Fish the Weight

Start with the lightest size that reaches the bottom and keeps the bait moving the way you want. Use 1/16 oz or 3/32 oz for a lighter finesse presentation, 1/8 oz or 3/16 oz as versatile middle choices, and 1/4 oz, 5/16 oz, or 3/8 oz when you need more weight for depth, current, or a faster fall.

For a Texas rig, pair the weight with a worm, craw, or creature bait and adjust the size until you can feel the bottom without making the presentation unnecessarily heavy. For a Carolina rig, use the weight as the leading point of contact and let the bait follow behind it. If your selected model is a screw-in style, seat it securely in the soft plastic before fishing.

Best Conditions

Reach for these weights when you need reliable bottom contact, a compact rig profile, or clearer feedback from structure and bites. Go lighter in shallow water or when the bait needs a slower fall. Move heavier as depth, current, wind, or cover makes it harder to keep the rig where you want it.

Color Guide

• Black: A dark, low-glare option for a traditional worm-weight look.
• Green Pumpkin: A natural-looking option that pairs easily with green pumpkin and other earth-tone soft plastics.

Key Features

• 97% pure tungsten: Dense material for a compact rig profile.
• Smaller than lead: The dense construction is designed to provide a more compact presentation than lead.
• Polished and insert-free: Smooth finish designed to help reduce line damage, including when using thin finesse line.
• No-chip coating: Durable color treatment in Black and Green Pumpkin.
• Stamped size markings: Identify the weight without guessing.
• Texas- and Carolina-rig ready: Designed for worms, craws, and creature baits.
• Lead-free alternative: Tungsten construction without traditional lead material.

Models & Specs

Prices are intentionally omitted so the table stays useful when pricing changes.

Tackle Express Tips

• Match the weight to the bottom, not just the water depth. The best size is the one that keeps contact without making the rig feel heavy.
• Check the stamped marking before tying on. Moving from 1/8 oz to 3/16 oz can change the fall and bottom feel more than a color change will.
• Pair the weight with a hook and soft plastic that balance its profile. A compact weight works best when the rest of the rig stays purposeful and clean.

FAQ

What are Nako Tungsten Worm Weights used for?
They are designed for bass fishing applications including Texas rigs, Carolina rigs, worms, craws, and creature baits.

Why choose tungsten instead of lead?
Tungsten is denser than lead, allowing a smaller profile and more direct feedback from the bottom and structure. It also provides a lead-free alternative.

Which size should I choose?
Start with 1/16 oz or 3/32 oz for lighter finesse work, 1/8 oz or 3/16 oz for general use, and 1/4 oz through 3/8 oz when you need more fall speed or bottom contact.

Complete the Setup

Pair these weights with Owner Rig'n Hooks and a soft plastic such as the Yamamoto Kreature. For a different compact tungsten presentation, compare them with the Nako Tungsten Ball Jig Heads.

Choose the smallest size that keeps your rig connected to the bottom, then let the tungsten's compact profile and direct feel improve the presentation.

Specifications:

• Sizes: Available in 1/8 oz, 3/16 oz, 1/4 oz, 3/8 oz, and 1/2 oz.
• Quantity: 5 per pack (10 per pack for select sizes).
• Color: No-chip black finish.

Nako Tungsten Tear Free Rig Weights: 

• Closed round eye model - The round eye is made for the free rig. 97% Tungsten provides an increased hardness and improves feel for the underwater structure, good for “power shotting”, drop shotting in deep water or drop shotting in extremely windy or adverse conditions.
• The Tear Design - The tear design is perfect for those times when you need to slow down and finesse fish to trigger a bite.
• 50% smaller profile than lead weights - Tungsten is denser than lead and therefore much more compact and offer better signal on underwater objects.
• The size printed on the weight - Easy to find the weight when fishing, most customers love this feature.
• Eco-friendly - Lead weights are toxic to water, fish, and the human body. Use tungsten weights that don’t have the toxic characteristics of lead.
• No Chip or Fade - With special solvent treatment and coating, Nako tungsten weights are more robust and durable than the lead weights and other brand tungsten weights.
• Quantity - 5 weights per pack