Loon Outdoors Tin Split Shot
Loon Outdoors Tin Split Shot earns a best-in-class mention for delivering a reliable, lead-free tin option that balances cost and ease of use for anglers prioritizing affordability. Compared with denser tungsten products on this list (Orvis and Scientific Anglers), Loon's tin shot is bulkier for the same mass but significantly less expensive and softer to crimp or remove, making it a practical everyday choice for those who want non-toxic performance without the premium price.
Lead-free tin
Quick pinch-on
Lead-free tin
Quick pinch-on
Review Summary
"Customers praise Loon’s tin split shots for clean, easy application and solid hold; they appreciate the range of sizes and durable container, though some prefer tungsten for a smaller profile and note tin can deform."
Pocketable organizer (tiny treasure)
Made from non-toxic tin for a lead-free alternative to traditional shot.
Pocketable organizer (tiny treasure)
Made from non-toxic tin for a lead-free alternative to traditional shot.
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Loon Outdoors Tin Split Shot earns a best-in-class mention for delivering a reliable, lead-free tin option that balances cost and ease of use for anglers prioritizing affordability. Compared with denser tungsten products on this list (Orvis and Scientific Anglers), Loon's tin shot is bulkier for the same mass but significantly less expensive and softer to crimp or remove, making it a practical everyday choice for those who want non-toxic performance without the premium price.
Lead-free tin
Quick pinch-on
Pocketable organizer (tiny treasure)
Made from non-toxic tin for a lead-free alternative to traditional shot.
Small, easy-to-crimp split design suited for fine weight adjustments.
Lead-free tin
Quick pinch-on
Pocketable organizer (tiny treasure)
Made from non-toxic tin for a lead-free alternative to traditional shot.
Small, easy-to-crimp split design suited for fine weight adjustments.
Water Gremlin Green Tin Removable Split Shot
Water Gremlin Green Tin Removable Split Shot stands out as a market-ready, lead-free solution with a removable coating that protects flies and leaders while allowing reuse, giving it a financial and practical edge for frequent anglers. While it lacks the compact profile and faster sink of tungsten items like Orvis or Scientific Anglers, its lower cost per shot and convenient removable design make it an attractive alternative when budget and tackle preservation matter most.
Removable design
Line-safe removal
Removable design
Line-safe removal
Review Summary
"Users like Water Gremlin’s removable green tin split shots for being non-toxic and easy to remove without damaging the leader; a few report occasional inconsistency in crimp strength or size distribution."
Green tin (easy-finding)
Green removable clip design lets anglers add or remove weight without cutting line.
Green tin (easy-finding)
Green removable clip design lets anglers add or remove weight without cutting line.
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Water Gremlin Green Tin Removable Split Shot stands out as a market-ready, lead-free solution with a removable coating that protects flies and leaders while allowing reuse, giving it a financial and practical edge for frequent anglers. While it lacks the compact profile and faster sink of tungsten items like Orvis or Scientific Anglers, its lower cost per shot and convenient removable design make it an attractive alternative when budget and tackle preservation matter most.
Removable design
Line-safe removal
Green tin (easy-finding)
Green removable clip design lets anglers add or remove weight without cutting line.
Constructed from tin for an environmentally safer, lead-free choice.
Removable design
Line-safe removal
Green tin (easy-finding)
Green removable clip design lets anglers add or remove weight without cutting line.
Constructed from tin for an environmentally safer, lead-free choice.
Dinsmore Egg Shot Non-Toxic Tin
Dinsmore Egg Shot Non-Toxic Tin is positioned as a value-conscious, versatile option for anglers who prefer egg-shaped tin weights that slide on and off with minimal damage to line and bait. Technically it is less dense than the tungsten split shots and putty in this list, so you trade compactness and sink rate for an economical, easy-to-use non-toxic product that performs well in lighter freshwater applications.
Egg-shaped non-toxic
Gentle on line
Egg-shaped non-toxic
Gentle on line
Review Summary
"Reviewers find Dinsmore egg shot reliable, easy to apply, and affordable for bulk use, but some say the sizing can be inconsistent and the tin isn’t as compact as tungsten alternatives."
Classic tackle feel (nostalgic)
Egg-shaped non-toxic tin shot conforms to the line for reduced hang-ups.
Classic tackle feel (nostalgic)
Egg-shaped non-toxic tin shot conforms to the line for reduced hang-ups.
Recreational Enjoyment
Eco-Friendly Living
Dinsmore Egg Shot Non-Toxic Tin is positioned as a value-conscious, versatile option for anglers who prefer egg-shaped tin weights that slide on and off with minimal damage to line and bait. Technically it is less dense than the tungsten split shots and putty in this list, so you trade compactness and sink rate for an economical, easy-to-use non-toxic product that performs well in lighter freshwater applications.
Egg-shaped non-toxic
Gentle on line
Classic tackle feel (nostalgic)
Egg-shaped non-toxic tin shot conforms to the line for reduced hang-ups.
Simple pinching application works well for casual and bank anglers.
Egg-shaped non-toxic
Gentle on line
Classic tackle feel (nostalgic)
Egg-shaped non-toxic tin shot conforms to the line for reduced hang-ups.
Simple pinching application works well for casual and bank anglers.
Orvis Tungsten Split Shot Refill
Orvis Tungsten Split Shot Refill ranks as a premium choice for anglers seeking the technical advantages of tungsten—smaller profile, faster sink, and minimal movement—making it ideal for delicate presentations where tin would be too bulky. Compared to the tin alternatives (Loon, Water Gremlin, Dinsmore) it carries a higher unit cost but offers superior performance per weight, while its precision and consistency make it more comparable to the moldable Scientific Anglers tungsten putty in terms of high-end functionality.
High-density tungsten
Smaller profile
High-density tungsten
Smaller profile
Review Summary
"Anglers praise Orvis tungsten split shots for their small profile and excellent holding power, delivering more weight in smaller sizes; common downsides are higher price and fewer pellets per pack compared with tin."
Refill pouch (angler-ready)
Tungsten construction offers smaller profile and faster sink rate than tin or steel.
Refill pouch (angler-ready)
Tungsten construction offers smaller profile and faster sink rate than tin or steel.
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Time-Saving Convenience
Orvis Tungsten Split Shot Refill ranks as a premium choice for anglers seeking the technical advantages of tungsten—smaller profile, faster sink, and minimal movement—making it ideal for delicate presentations where tin would be too bulky. Compared to the tin alternatives (Loon, Water Gremlin, Dinsmore) it carries a higher unit cost but offers superior performance per weight, while its precision and consistency make it more comparable to the moldable Scientific Anglers tungsten putty in terms of high-end functionality.
High-density tungsten
Smaller profile
Refill pouch (angler-ready)
Tungsten construction offers smaller profile and faster sink rate than tin or steel.
Designed as a refill for Orvis split shot dispensers and precision fly setups.
High-density tungsten
Smaller profile
Refill pouch (angler-ready)
Tungsten construction offers smaller profile and faster sink rate than tin or steel.
Designed as a refill for Orvis split shot dispensers and precision fly setups.
$12-18 CAD
Scientific Anglers Tungsten Puddy
Scientific Anglers Tungsten Puddy is a leader for anglers who need fine-tuned, lead-free weight placement: the moldable tungsten formulation lets you add or remove tiny increments without the profile penalty of tin shot. Financially it sits at the premium end like the Orvis tungsten refill, but its technical versatility—silent, contoured application and the highest density per volume—makes it the go-to for precision presentations where neither traditional tin nor preformed tungsten split shots fully suffice.
Malleable tungsten putty
Precision placement
Malleable tungsten putty
Precision placement
Review Summary
"Scientific Anglers tungsten putty is widely liked for its malleability, compactness and staying power on flies, making it a preferred tungsten option over lead; some users note the tube is small and the product is relatively costly."
Squishy weight magic
Tungsten putty allows custom, adjustable weighting without pinching the line.
Squishy weight magic
Tungsten putty allows custom, adjustable weighting without pinching the line.
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Scientific Anglers Tungsten Puddy is a leader for anglers who need fine-tuned, lead-free weight placement: the moldable tungsten formulation lets you add or remove tiny increments without the profile penalty of tin shot. Financially it sits at the premium end like the Orvis tungsten refill, but its technical versatility—silent, contoured application and the highest density per volume—makes it the go-to for precision presentations where neither traditional tin nor preformed tungsten split shots fully suffice.
Malleable tungsten putty
Precision placement
Squishy weight magic
Tungsten putty allows custom, adjustable weighting without pinching the line.
Malleable formula adheres cleanly and can be shaped to fine-tune sink rate.
Malleable tungsten putty
Precision placement
Squishy weight magic
Tungsten putty allows custom, adjustable weighting without pinching the line.
Malleable formula adheres cleanly and can be shaped to fine-tune sink rate.
$10-20 CAD