Lead Core Question - Page 3

AlloyToy · 12-20-2007, 01:22 PM

Good info, great points.......Thanks for the post

74Formula233 · 12-21-2007, 09:15 AM

No prob Alloy!

As a side note, some like to troll with plain braid, leaving you having to weigh down your tube with a huge egg sinker or other type of weight........

I prefer to keep the tube "slim" and with the least amount of exposed hardware possible, and let the lead line pull it down. No need to keep changing weights to adjust LOL, just drop another color out or pull another color in, etc etc.

BTW, I also have tubes of "different weights".......not that I pay attention to that, since it's weight makes no real difference using lead line, but we've come up with a couple different ways to rig internally, which resulted in slightly different weights.

Bryan A. · 12-21-2007, 09:24 AM

What rods are you guys using? Reel Crazy metioned Ugly Stick Tiger so I assume something with a light tip?

Never played with leadcore before but have used wire alot. With those rods we always fished something of a slow action noodle type rod. The tigers are generally a fast action, light tip. Yes?

What the consesus on rods with leadcore?

74Formula233 · 12-21-2007, 09:33 AM

I've been using Penn Sabres (discontinued but probably still a couple around) with Aftco Roller Tips. I believe, if memory serves me right, they're 6'-6", 15-40#? Something like that.....I'll check if I can get a chance.

I love the action on them, though they are not a REAL light tip. I wouldn't use a meat rod, but also wouldn't go too light either. Personally.

ReelCrazySportfishing · 12-21-2007, 10:17 AM

Bryan

I use the lead core mostly for chunking. so I do like to use a light tip, fast action rod. I had alot of missed fish with the stiffer rods for some reason.
The ugly stick tigers i use are 30-60 pound.
this season I tried a new setup recommended by fishermans paradise.
it is a diawa sealine rod. Im very happy with it.
I can get you the model # if you are interested

AlloyToy · 12-21-2007, 10:28 AM

What's the smallest reel that will hold a spool of 45# lead core?

My experience is all wire, but with the kids getting older and independent......LOL........wire is not the thing to hand them.

I'm thinking lead core would be easier to pay out and fish with.......

Bob & Mag · 12-21-2007, 10:41 AM

Depends how many colors you want on the reel. I believe I got 6 on a Penn 320 and 321 and that was pushing it. If 4 is what you need to get down in depths you fish, that'll work and fill with some backing under it.

GP-TJ · 12-21-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlloyToy

What's the smallest reel that will hold a spool of 45# lead core?

My experience is all wire, but with the kids getting older and independent......LOL........wire is not the thing to hand them.

I'm thinking lead core would be easier to pay out and fish with.......

I'm thinking the same thing. I have that penn 309 which isn't huge. I think it holds like 350yds of 30#. I would like some backing but don't want to run out of room. Any idea is I could fit some backing with the penn 309. I have 30# spider wire on there now. It is like 8lb test diameter. I can fit a ton of that on there. How can I tell if I can put the backing on there with the 100yds of 45# lead core.

GP

AlloyToy · 12-21-2007, 11:03 AM

Bob&Mag,

Are you running the lead core through the levelwind, or did you remove it? How does it work out levelwinding lead core?

Bob & Mag · 12-21-2007, 11:31 AM

I did run it through the level wind but if you've got a reel without it, would be better. Once a fish is on we have had it pile up under pressure and had to turn to hand Linin' the bass in LOL.
A side note we put away our wire, then our leadcore and troll using pp braid with a 4oz drail and can hit bottom at 42'. Much easier but hand linin' ain't gonna happen with braid ;)

12-20-2007, 01:22 PM	#21
AlloyToy NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass Posts: 695	Good info, great points.......Thanks for the post __________________ "First The Bite Then The Fight"

12-21-2007, 09:15 AM	#22
74Formula233 User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Exeter, Rhode Island Posts: 3,312	No prob Alloy! As a side note, some like to troll with plain braid, leaving you having to weigh down your tube with a huge egg sinker or other type of weight........ I prefer to keep the tube "slim" and with the least amount of exposed hardware possible, and let the lead line pull it down. No need to keep changing weights to adjust LOL, just drop another color out or pull another color in, etc etc. BTW, I also have tubes of "different weights".......not that I pay attention to that, since it's weight makes no real difference using lead line, but we've come up with a couple different ways to rig internally, which resulted in slightly different weights. __________________

12-21-2007, 09:24 AM	#23
Bryan A. NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westbrook CT Posts: 1,269	What rods are you guys using? Reel Crazy metioned Ugly Stick Tiger so I assume something with a light tip? Never played with leadcore before but have used wire alot. With those rods we always fished something of a slow action noodle type rod. The tigers are generally a fast action, light tip. Yes? What the consesus on rods with leadcore? __________________ And the sea will grant each man new hope..............Christopher Columbus 2003 Parker 2530 "DORYMATE".......click the pic 1973 Seacraft 20SF 1970 Glastron V153 70hp EvinrudeFOR SALE

12-21-2007, 09:33 AM	#24
74Formula233 User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Exeter, Rhode Island Posts: 3,312	I've been using Penn Sabres (discontinued but probably still a couple around) with Aftco Roller Tips. I believe, if memory serves me right, they're 6'-6", 15-40#? Something like that.....I'll check if I can get a chance. I love the action on them, though they are not a REAL light tip. I wouldn't use a meat rod, but also wouldn't go too light either. Personally. __________________

12-21-2007, 10:17 AM	#25
ReelCrazySportfishing User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Haven Posts: 1,929	Bryan I use the lead core mostly for chunking. so I do like to use a light tip, fast action rod. I had alot of missed fish with the stiffer rods for some reason. The ugly stick tigers i use are 30-60 pound. this season I tried a new setup recommended by fishermans paradise. it is a diawa sealine rod. Im very happy with it. I can get you the model # if you are interested __________________ www.ReelCrazySportfishing.com Connecticut Charter Fishing www.fishermansparadisect.com

12-21-2007, 10:28 AM	#26
AlloyToy NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass Posts: 695	What's the smallest reel that will hold a spool of 45# lead core? My experience is all wire, but with the kids getting older and independent......LOL........wire is not the thing to hand them. I'm thinking lead core would be easier to pay out and fish with....... __________________ "First The Bite Then The Fight"

12-21-2007, 10:41 AM	#27
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,661	Depends how many colors you want on the reel. I believe I got 6 on a Penn 320 and 321 and that was pushing it. If 4 is what you need to get down in depths you fish, that'll work and fill with some backing under it. __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

12-21-2007, 11:03 AM	#29
AlloyToy NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pt. Judith/Green Harbor/W.Mass Posts: 695	Bob&Mag, Are you running the lead core through the levelwind, or did you remove it? How does it work out levelwinding lead core? __________________ "First The Bite Then The Fight"

12-21-2007, 11:31 AM	#30
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,661	I did run it through the level wind but if you've got a reel without it, would be better. Once a fish is on we have had it pile up under pressure and had to turn to hand Linin' the bass in LOL. A side note we put away our wire, then our leadcore and troll using pp braid with a 4oz drail and can hit bottom at 42'. Much easier but hand linin' ain't gonna happen with braid ;) __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 16 Weeks!

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