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Lead has long been the standard in fishing tackle, but it comes with a hidden cost: toxicity. When lead enters waterways, it poses serious health risks not only to humans but also to fish, birds, and other wildlife. Ingested lead can cause neurological damage, reproductive issues, and even death in waterfowl that mistake sinkers or fragments for food. By choosing bismuth instead, you’re eliminating that risk entirely—bismuth is non-toxic and far safer for ecosystems. The trade-off is significant: bismuth is roughly six times more expensive than lead and far more challenging to manufacture with, requiring extra care in casting and shaping. But that difficulty underscores the commitment—each spinnerbait isn’t just a lure, it’s a statement that protecting the waters and the creatures within them is worth the extra effort.