[amsat-bb] Yagi balance point

I have two yagis that I need to mount a little off center and wanted to put a little weight on the back of the antenna as a counter balance.

Assuming the counterbalance will need to go in front of the rearmost reflector, does it matter if the counter balance is metallic (i.e. some fishing weights)? Should I isolate it from the boom? Should I use something ceramic instead?

73

David

K6CDW