Do you segment the leadcore for open water trolling?
Answer: For open water I like to segment the leadcore because that allows me to hitch up my backing line
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Do I load a backing onto the reel before I load the lead core?
Answer: Yes, you would put backing on the reel before the leadcore. A couple of things to remember on lead
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What’s the best way to determine how deep a crankbait will run when trolling with lead core line?
Answer: Lead core trolling – as you probably know – is very speed dependent. The faster you go, the less
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When would you use a snap vs. Keel weight vs. Lead core?
Answer: There are advantages for both Offshore Snap Weights, XPS Keel Weights and I use each about 50% of the
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Answer: Lead core is not something a novice trolling should attempt. Lead core is very effective, but only if you
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What’s the best procedure for deploying a trolling set-up when using a weighting system and boards?
Answer: For letting out trolling sets with boards where a weighting system is being used (Offshore Pro Weights, Keel Weights
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What characteristics should I consider when choosing a rod for walleye trolling?
When choosing a trolling rod, you need the following characteristics: 1) It needs a strong backbone. I would call the
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Fishing Tip – Knot for Leadcore Trolling S12E05
Ben Garver is here to show you a knot that you can use when trolling with leadcore. Other Related Posts:
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Fishing Tip – The “Tick & Lift” Method of Depth Control S11E05
Keith shows us how he uses lead core line to get a small lure like a size 7 Flicker Minnow
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Fishing Tip – Lead Core Trolling with a Heavy Ball S11E09
Keith Kavajecz goes over the set-up for trolling lead core and has Jim Carroll explain his “Heavy Ball” trick for
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