How Deep Can You Fish With Lead Core Line?

The slower the speed, the deeper the lines will run. At normal walleye trolling speeds, you can figure about 6 feet of depth for each color. With segmented lines, let out more mono backing to run deeper. Four colors of segmented line will easily run 30 feet deep or more.The slower the speed, the deeper the lines will run. At normal walleyewalleyeThe Percidae are a family of ray-finned fish, part of the order Perciformes, which are found in fresh and brackish waters of the Northern Hemisphere.The perches, and their relatives are in this family; well-known species include the walleye, sauger, ruffe, and three species of perch.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Percidae

How far down does lead core line go?

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 much backing do you need for lead core line?

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.

Do I need backing for lead core line?

Before spooling the lead core line onto the reel, most anglers will spool on some kind of backing. I usually spool on some heavy mono for my backing. The heavy mono backing is important and serves many purposes. First, the mono gives you a stretchy backing that you will appreciate as soon as you get snagged up.

How much line do you let out when trolling?

Trolling Depth Trick #3
Consider the following example: If you’re trolling a tandem rig tied with two five-ounce bucktails (5 x 2 = 10), and you let out 100 feet of line (double 50, so multiply by two again), according to the Rule it will run at about 20 feet below the surface (5 x 2 = 10 x 2 = 20).

Do you need a special rod for lead core line?

You will need two rods, ideally. The reels should be large capacity, level wind casting reels. Lead core is bulky, so you will need the space to store the line. Just how big your reel must be depends on whether you are going to troll segmented lead core or if the reel will be filled with lead core only.

Can you use planer boards with lead core?

If you use leadcore on a planer board, DO NOT put leadcore line in the clip. It will break inside core and eventually will break right off. I prefer using deep divers on braided line and add weight if you like.

Can you cast with lead core line?

It it solely used for trolling and will kink because of the inner lead core. Too heavy to cast but it I suppose it could be used on a very large spinning reel for trolling if you play the line out carefully. Usually, you spool it on reels specifically for used for trolling. It could work for trolling.

How far behind the boat should I troll?

Every boat is different and you should make your boat your own study. 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 you tell how deep a fishing line is?

Attach a float to your line and a weight where you would normally put the hook. Let it sink and the bobber will give you an idea of how deep the water is. If it’s too deep, it will pull the bobber under and you will need to put more line between the float and the weight.

How many colors does lead core have?

10 colors
Lead-core line is available in 100-yard and 200-yard spools. In trolling jargon, a full core is 10 colors of lead core line or a full, 100-yard spool. Cabela’s lead-core line has some added features.