The sink rate of our Lead lines is affected by many aspects mainly the
boat speed
, lure weight, amount of current, etc. Our standard rule of thumb is 5-6 feet per color sink rate, at a trolling speed between 1 – 1.5 mph.
What is lead core line used for?
The main idea behind using lead core line is to let the line itself sink, enabling whatever lure you are trolling with to reach a deeper depth than it could dive on its own using monofilament or braided lines.
How do you determine depth with lead core line?
Every 10 yards of lead core line is a different color, so you can determine how deep you are fishing by how many colors you have in the water Although a variety of factors can affect how deep lead core line descends in the water, the general rule is that each color is equal to 5 feet in depth.
Do you need a
special rod
for lead core line?
If you’re going to fish with 10 colors of lead-core line or more you need a reel with a line capacity of between 350 and 475 yards. Rods for lead-core line are a matter of personal preference There is no perfect lead-core rod, but longer, diver-type rods provide an advantage.
How long should leaders use lead core?
Leadcore line is a depth-generating tool, and its thick diameter requires a stealthy leader to the lure. In clear water, 10- or 12-pound mono or
fluorocarbon leaders
10 to 50 feet long work well. Use longer leaders for
spooky fish
in clear water.
Can you use planer boards with lead core line?
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.
How do you count fishing line depth?
At a 45 degree angle, your depth is approximately 7 times the length of line you have out, measured from the tip of the rod, not the water surface For example, with 30 feet of line out, and your rod tip 3 feet above the water, your depth is 30 * 7 = 21 feet from the rod tip – 3 feet = 18 feet down in the water.
Does fluorocarbon have memory?
Fluorocarbon line memory is noticeable as the
line coils
, like a corkscrew, when not under tension The coils of the line fall off the reels spool when the line is slack. Line memory occurs because the line takes the shape of the spool or reel that it’s wound onto.
How much backing is on a lead core?
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.
What speed should you troll for trout?
Many experts recommend 1.5 to 2.5 mph when trolling. Others argue that while this works well for walleye or other predator species it is too fast for trout. In general, trout will spend the least amount of energy necessary to catch their next meal.
What is the best speed to troll for lake trout?
A trolling speed of less than 2 mph is preferable when you are targeting lake trout. However, speeding up or slowing down your troll can trigger fish that are following your lure. And they do like to follow.
How much line do you let out when trolling?
Let out 50 feet of line and clip into the release. If that’s not enough distance to prevent your lake’s wary walleyes from seeing the ball.then let out 150 feet of line! Just remember, the flat-line diving depth of your crankbait still applies behind the ball!.
Sources
https://fishermans-marine.com/lead-core-trolling-line-lc18100-3.html
http://support.tuf-line.com/en/support/solutions/articles/44001811645-what-is-the-sink-rate-per-color-for-leadcore-microlead-
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/tuf-line-lead-core-trolling-line/0000000258418
https://www.liveoutdoors.com/fishing/239275-how-to-go-deep-with-lead-core-line/