Lead Core ????

[GRH]

What # lead core line do most of you use, or suggest to use?

Thanks

[TruthWalleyes]

18

[thore]

your know fun at least tell the man why lol

[TallPaull]

I don't know why (I have 18 as well). I went to the big C store in Rogers last fall and they set me up with a combo. They put on a 30' mono leader as well for me. Worked REALLY well last fall trolling.

[Tip Up Rookie]

I use 18 lb as well with a 12-15 foot leader. I like the shorter lead as it makes it easier for me to gauge the depth of the lure and I can get the line out that much quicker. I have the big C brand on my rods currently. I did have suffix before but found the lead was breaking and poking through. This could have also been from my learning curve as I had lots of snags as I figured out what to do. I also purchased a nail knot tool for less than 10 bucks - well worth the money to swap out a new leader at any time! I also like to use swivel crosslock snaps - quick and easy to change out lures.

[JohnMickish]

18 pound because all leadcore sinks at the same rate, and do you really need line heavier than 18 pound test? 12 pound takes up less room on the reel, but just about everyone uses 18 pound.

[thore]

18# is the template on the precision trolling book, I guess thats why I use it

[GRH]

thanks, Got 18 pnd on the way.. Cant wait to get out and due some lead core fishing for the 1st time

[Gus]

I'm also new to Lead Core fishing. Getting really excited. Picked up a rig and line yesterday, been reading a ton.

One question I haven't found an answer to yet is what type of connection do you use between the leader (mono for me) and leadcore?

Tie direct or a small swivel?

If you tie direct is there any preferred knot?

Thanks all, and may the fish be with you!

[JohnMickish]

I prefer a small swivel but many people tie direct. You can use a uni or blood knot, and there are a few other ways to connect the two as well. Do a youtube search on the subject and there are plenty of videos out there to help you get the job done.

[tunrevir]

I use a uni to uniknot, but a blood knot, or a nail knot would all work. I have also seen a method where the line is threaded through the dacron sleeve of the leadcore with a needle and then you tie once around the dacron and add a simple overhand knot and trim off the tag of mono. This works well with heavier mono, say in the 17-25# class but I'm not sure it would work as well with lighter mono. The dacron acts as a sleeve and as pressure is applied the dacron squeezes down on the mono to prevent it from pulling out. Kind of like the Chinese finger trap concept.

Tunrevir~