How far down does lead core line go per color?
Standard leadcore dives on average 5-feet per color, with the Advanced leadcore diving to 7-feet per color. The result is more depth per less units of line, but either way, consider putting on a full-core. Leadcore line is marked by a different color every 10 yards, so a full-core would be 10-colors, or 100 yards.
How do you determine depth with lead core line?
The rule of thumb with leadcore is 5 feet of depth is gained for every color (10 yards) of line at about 2 mph. To get down that extra 21 feet, you need about four colors of line.
How do you determine lure depth?
There are two ways you can determine the exact depth/lure/speed relationship of a specific rig. The first is to deploy it to a specific distance, then troll up a gradual shelf or edge until it starts dragging bottom. Note the depth, and try to crank it in before it snags.
Do I need backing for lead core line?
The other way is to spool 100 yards, 10 colors, onto a small saltwater reel and not use any backing at all. I think most walleye anglers use this system. Just how deep your lead core line will run will depend upon your speed. At normal walleye trolling speeds, you can figure about 6 feet of depth for each color.
How much backing do you need before leadcore?
The most practical way to rig and fish lead core is to first spoon on about 200 yards of backing line. The backing line can be either monofilament or super braid. Because I rig my planer boards for fishing with monofilament, I select 20 pound test monofilament as my backing line.
How do you control fishing depth?
Keep the line taut as it sinks. When it starts to slack, you’re on the bottom. For bobber fishing, experiment with depth settings from about a foot off the bottom to half the water depth. Keep the bait at the desired depth by pinching split shot onto the line above the bait.
What time of day are bass most active?
Without question, the best time of day to fish for bass is at night. Bass are known to feed more heavily at night than during any other time of day. Not only is night the best time to fish for bass due to bass being more active, there are often fewer anglers and less commotion on the waterways during the evening hours.
How far behind the boat should I troll?
Proper distance for most boats will be anywhere from 20 feet to 150 feet behind your boat. Whether you have inboard diesel or outboard gas engines, your power dictates the distance you troll your baits and lures.
How do I make my lures deeper when trolling?
If you need to go deeper, just let out some backing until your target depth is reached. On the lure end of the line, remove a short section of lead as before and tie on a size 18, or smaller, barrel swivel. Now use a 10 to 15 foot mono or fluorocarbon leader to tie on the lure.
Can you put lead core line on a spinning reel?
The line would be too stiff and heavy. If you are planning to troll with it, then you might be able to use a spinning reel. If you could get 50′ to 100′ of backing and a couple or three colors of lead core along with 8′ to 25′ of leader, you could possibly troll by letting the line go straight out of the reel.
How to calculate depth with lead core line?
Lead Core Line PrecisionTrolling Depth Calculator App! Trolling with lead core line is a way to get down to deep water fishing. Lead core line is marked with ten different colors, each color ten yards in length. It’s an inexpensive way to get to the water levels fish are located without using expensive downrigger devices, or weights.
How long is lead core line for fishing?
Trolling with lead core line is a way to get down to deep water fishing. Lead core line is marked with ten different colors, each color ten yards in length. It’s an inexpensive way to get to the water levels fish are located without using expensive downrigger devices, or weights.
What kind of reel to use for lead core trolling?
I use the “47 series” reels, which have line-counters, and will accept all 10 colors of leadcore line allowing the ability to achieve greater depths if needed. If you are not familiar with leadcore line, it’s a long thread of lead wire coated with a Dacron covering for strength.
What are the colors of lead core line?
Lead core line is marked with ten different colors, each color ten yards in length. It’s an inexpensive way to get to the water levels fish are located without using expensive downrigger devices, or weights. Speed and amount of line out are major factors in lure depth while using lead core line.
