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Message Subject: Trolling leaders
MD75
Posted 4/22/2012 7:43 AM (#554862)
Subject: Trolling leaders





Posts: 682


Location: Sycamore, IL
I am looking to make some trolling leaders and was wondering what you guys prefer: Flourocarbon
Single strand wire
7-Strand wire

Also, what length do you prefer?
What lb test should I consider?
Do you use knots/ haywire twist or crimps?

I am mainly going to be running crankbaits do I need to add a swivel or can I attach directly to my stay-loc snap/ solid ring?

Thanks for your insight!

Matt
Jeff Hanson
Posted 4/22/2012 11:31 AM (#554883 - in reply to #554862)
Subject: RE: Trolling leaders




Posts: 962


I special order all mine from Stealth Tackle
For open water or weed trolling I have him make me 60" 100# floro leaders
For wacking rock I had him make me 48" stranded wire leaders.
They come with a high quality ball bearing swivel and I had him put a welded ring on the end to attach bait with split rings. I don't use snaps ever.
Good Luck,
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com
JKahler
Posted 4/22/2012 12:10 PM (#554889 - in reply to #554862)
Subject: Re: Trolling leaders




Posts: 1295


Location: WI
I just use the Stealth brand flouro trolling leaders. No problems at all, but I don't fish rocky areas.
MD75
Posted 4/22/2012 7:20 PM (#554971 - in reply to #554862)
Subject: Re: Trolling leaders





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Location: Sycamore, IL
What # stranded wire does he use?
muskihntr
Posted 4/22/2012 8:35 PM (#554995 - in reply to #554862)
Subject: Re: Trolling leaders




Posts: 2037


Location: lansing, il
We have 90# Coated 1x7 in stock that is the most popular size we sell. We can also get 135# coated 1x7 or 90# 7x7 (49 strand) coated as well if needed.
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