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WalleyeWild
06-08-2009, 10:57 PM
Hi lead core GURUS whats the best way to run leadcore..A full reel of the stuff or a reel with mono backing and just the number of colors to achieve a certain depth...I did a search and dont seem to get the answer to that question.....Thanx all and happy fishing.....:rock-on:
chamookman
06-09-2009, 02:27 AM
WW - If You're gonna be using it with boards, go with the segmated (2-3 colors and backing). On the River that I fish, I use a Full core set-up. We flatline troll - hand holding the rod. With a 8lb. Fireline leader (a bit longer than the rod), let out line till You contact the bottom, then crank it up a couple of turns. Works VERY well. C-man
It would be nice to have a bunch of rods set up with just the amount of LeadCore that you need for a given situation, but the cost would be prohibitive for most of us.
Bob
hondo
06-11-2009, 06:30 PM
I have 6 or 7 colors on my leadcore rods, that way I can adjust for depth / speed. I used to use segmented lead core a lot more but I feel I've got a much better handle on what's going on with all leadcore.
ShadTaxi
06-11-2009, 11:50 PM
Hi lead core GURUS whats the best way to run leadcore..A full reel of the stuff or a reel with mono backing and just the number of colors to achieve a certain depth...I did a search and dont seem to get the answer to that question.....Thanx all and happy fishing.....:rock-on:
Before I used to use a full core of lead core and no backing. The last colors would get all bunked up at the end of the spool. Now I run Power Pro backing and 5 colors of lead.
Bass on!
Besides Walleyes, I fish for Stripers on Lake Norfork using leadcore. A lot of times I will be fishing with 10 colors and some backing in the water. You had better have plenty of backing on the reel when a big Striper hits your bait.
Even with backing, I have friends that have been spooled a few times. A big Striper dragging around 10 colors of leadcore with backing and leader is probably not fun for that fish.
Bob
ShadTaxi
06-12-2009, 07:11 PM
Besides Walleyes, I fish for Stripers on Lake Norfork using leadcore. A lot of times I will be fishing with 10 colors and some backing in the water. You had better have plenty of backing on the reel when a big Striper hits your bait.
Even with backing, I have friends that have been spooled a few times. A big Striper dragging around 10 colors of leadcore with backing and leader is probably not fun for that fish.
Bob
Bob:
How much backing do you guys use? I had problems earlier this year before I started turning the boat to chase.
Bass on!
Bob:
How much backing do you guys use? I had problems earlier this year before I started turning the boat to chase.
Bass on!
I use about 75-100 yards of 20 lb SpiderWire Stealth for backing.
Bob