DIY Weights

[popolarbear]

I too would like inexpensive alternative to lead. in fishing Ive converted about half my weighting to steel weights. I have made "ghetto" home brew weights out of odd metal pieces, also I would mention that glass balls(like glass marbles) might be a good alternative, not quite the density of lead, but enough. once in awhile you can find them sold in quantity for cheep. i would look at garden suppliers as some use them in bulk to fill flower pots with. those are not perfect rounds and are cheaper.