Posted 1/21/2018 10:49 AM (#890242) Subject: Lead Line
Posts: 1755
Looking to add a lead line set-up. Chasing big Pike vs Muskie. Will use a Tekota linecounter I think. Anybody recommend a rod 7-8' long rod that won't break the bank?
I do most of my shopping at Thorne and Reeds. I won't buy on-line so please don't suggest the on-line guys.
Posted 1/21/2018 11:57 AM (#890250 - in reply to #890242) Subject: Re: Lead Line
Location: Eastern Ontario
Okuma made a great glass trolling rod a few years back that was discontinued but I understand they have brought back a glass muskie trolling rod this year for $115 in Canada so it would be less than 100 in the states. If its half as good as the ones I have i will get a couple more. Lots of guys are satisfied with the Shimano 8 foot TDR heavy probably less than $40.
Posted 1/21/2018 12:22 PM (#890253 - in reply to #890242) Subject: Re: Lead Line
Posts: 20229
Location: oswego, il
Leadcore will not damage rod tips. It is dacron or superline depending on which one you get.
I am questioning, why leadcore for muskies and pike? The effectiveness of leadcore with small baits is that it can bow and sink. With a heavy drag of a musky musky lure, i think you lose some of the leadcore properties. Considering leadcore offers a depth of 5-7ft per color(dacron vs superline) and a color being 30ft of line you will be putting out alot of line. A 10 color setup on salmon on my outside planer is 650 ft to the bait. You could much easier accomplish what you are trying to do with a lead weight of several ounces.
Posted 1/21/2018 12:24 PM (#890254 - in reply to #890242) Subject: Re: Lead Line
Location: Eastern Ontario
No special guides or tips needed but I question the need for lead core. I can put lures down 28 feet on braid and I don't want to bring fish up from below 30 feet. Core gives you about 5 feet per colour there are some newer thinner cores that get 7 or 8 depending on speed. You could also consider stainless I have limited experience using it for muskies but one day last year it took 2 fish and the other 3 braid rods got nothing. Similar lures on all rods may be vibration.
Posted 1/21/2018 12:29 PM (#890256 - in reply to #890242) Subject: Re: Lead Line
Posts: 1755
Thanks guys. I may reconsider the lead line based on your experiences. You guys running MH rods on your trolling set-ups? I fish alone quite a bit. Will a 8' rod be to long to handle alone netting a fish?
Posted 1/21/2018 12:34 PM (#890257 - in reply to #890242) Subject: Re: Lead Line
Location: Eastern Ontario
8 foot rods are not a problem but a lot depends on your net when alone i use a Beckman that is fairly light a Big kahuna would be an issue for me alone.
Posted 1/21/2018 2:17 PM (#890264 - in reply to #890257) Subject: Re: Lead Line
Posts: 20229
Location: oswego, il
I was using 9 and 9.5' rods for trolling. They work great keeping a spread and fighting fish Problem is you need to move way back to net a fish. I put a top on my boat for trolling so i do not have that option. Went to 7ft rods. All you need is the 22 dollar berkely big game rod.
HH, yes i type with both fingers. Funny what you never forget. I took one typing class in high school. I never forgot how to type.
Posted 1/21/2018 5:08 PM (#890269 - in reply to #890242) Subject: Re: Lead Line
Location: Eastern Ontario
If you can when buying a rod take the reel you intend to use and check the reel seat for fit. I have a rod that i love but twice I had the reel come loose when I had a fish on. I tried it with 2 different reel with the same result. I could use a reel clamp but then it wouldn't fit in a downeaster. So i have a nice blank and guides for a tomato stake.
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