Trolling lead core line is the best way to reach these deeper species from a kayak. Generic reel on a diawa rod filled with lead core line shimano 200 spinning reel on a browning rod abu garcia bait casting reel on a 6 in. As walleyes go deeper during the summer, using lead core fishing lines on your fishing reel can be a great fishing strategy for trolling for hot weather walleye fishing. The big water edition features over 150dive curves targeted at the angler who trolls for walleye.
Feb 10, 2012 if you want to get in to trolling pick up two books from. When parsons first came to lake erie nearly a decade ago, lead core line furnished his primary means for getting minnow lures deep. Limit creek fishing rods are designed to have the perfect balance between power and action. Jul 22, 2019 as walleyes go deeper during the summer, using lead core fishing lines on your fishing reel can be a great fishing strategy for trolling for hot weather walleye fishing. Earlier in the day, our regular crew of fall walleye chasers was shut out while. I will run 35 colors in the shallower waters of the western basin and 310 colors around my home waters in ny state depending on how deep we are fishing. Setting up leadcore rod lake ontarios largest fishing.
I learned some of the stuff i need to know from the guide, but have since forgot most of it. Last year it really seemed like the ticket was lead core. Suffix performace lead core is the perfect match for many trolling scenarios where you dont want to run a downrigger. If you are not familiar with leadcore line, its a long thread of lead wire coated with a dacron covering for strength. Trolling with leadcore for summer walleye outdoornews.
Leadcore setup outdoor gear forum indepth outdoors. Fishing with lead core line for trout, bass, walleye or salmon know more precisely depth youre trolling. It also trolls beautifully at superslow speeds, even when run on leadcore or. Leadcore trolling walleyes with brad hawthorne youtube. Talora trolling rods are built with tc4 construction and are designed to be durable and bring your fishing experience to a new level. Once an angler has determined that a particular lure and lead length are effective at catching fish, its easy to search for other lures in the list of precision trolling app that achieve similar depths. This do it all trolling rod features the right combination of back bone and tip to compensate for the lack of stretch when using lead core and hard lines. Plus, you can take a small, shallow running crankbait and troll it where no walleye has ever seen the lure before. Lead core line precision trolling depth calculator apps. Lead core is an inexpensive way to get down to depths where fish are located.
As the word trolling suggests, there is a lot of paddling involved. Leadcore fishing line is nothing more sophisticated than dacron line with a solid lead core to weigh it downthink of a spool of thindiameter. Fishing with leadcore for lake trout jackson adventures. Jig and minnowshiner is the primary bait of choice. Lead core enables anglers to put any crankbait in the tackle box in front of fish regardless of how deep. Youve got the initial capital expense just in equipment, and a steep learning curve ahead regarding the use of it. Shimano talora trolling rods are some of the very best downrigger, dipsy diver, planer board, wireline and lead core trolling rods available. At one time i was strictly a live bait rigger, and unless i had a hunk of meat on a hook where i didnt feel comfortable. Theres one swimming around right now in lake sakakawea, nd.
Holst spools his walleye rods with leadcore line in the heat of the summer, when walleye suspend over deep, structureless basins, chasing baitfish. Got introduced to leadcore trolling last year by a guide. Doing more with leadcore advanced tactics joel nelson. Lance valentines walleye 101 sufix 832 advanced lead core. Since its a thicker diameter line due to the lead inside of its core, it does use up some space on the. Leadcore line has been around since the invention of synthetic materials, like dacron and nylon. Color metering every 10 yards with a high visibilty dye enables the angler to instantly determine depth. Id just put a 10 color spool of lead core on each reel with the leader of your choice and youre ready for any depth you may want to fish. If i would ever need to get them to run deeper how does one calculate the snap or inline weights and line leads to get approximate desired depths. My suggestion is to get the precision trolling book if you do not already own one. In this, the final installment of a 3 part series on trolliing lead core line, keith kavajecz and gary parsons cover the tactic of trolling segmented lead core. It is somewhat limited, but i believe it gives dive curves at three different speeds for 3 colors 30 feet correct. Our pure lead construction offers a smaller diameter than standard lead core lines. I generally run 5 colors of lead core off of planer boards on the right side and 6 colors on the left side until i get some action.
Look at precision trolling and figure your dive curve off of your leader length, i run 50 leaders in front of the lead. Everyone has their opinion, but id probably get two 86. The wire works great and allows deep diving cranks to get down to the fish. Unlike the precision trolling book that provides depth diving data for crankbaits, the big water edition focuses on diving planers, lead core line, snap weights and other big water trolling gear. When the bottom started to pull at my lure i cranked in a couple of turns and sat back to troll a contour around a point that seemed to have fish congregated on it. Before you look to purchase your rods, you have to ask yourself how you want to troll. These are all important to know so you purchase the right rod the first time.
One of the least understood advantages of adding trolling weights is the angler can achieve depth two ways. I am looking to start pleasure trolling 45 guys for walleye and have not purchased the necessary equipment. For instance, when trolling segmented lead core in clear open water, long leaders are the rule. Telescopic trolling rods work extremely well for lead core, hard lines and planer boards. Chad is very personable and taught us about lead core trolling as well as a jigging technique and lure i hadnt used. Depending on the state you fish in, you can use 1 to 4 rods that i know of per person.
Book on leadcore basics page 2 walleye message central. The essentials of lead core trolling and the snap weight system are covered in chapter 8 of lake erie walleye, on basic trolling. He fishes crankbaits on the lead core, using planer boards and snap weights. A great aid for determining how deep a particular lure or weightbait combination will dive are the dive charts compiled in precision trolling big water edition. Precision trolling data where do you calculate depth from. Lead core for erie walleye walleye lake ontario united. Precision trolling data, llc is an independent company that documents the diving depth of popular fishing lures such as crankbaits and also common trolling hardware such as diving planers and also sinking lines like lead core. Rapala logo lures, rapala fishing pro series ps4 item rvgrfpsps4 and rapala fishing pro series xbox one item rvgrfpsx1. I will get deep into equipment in a bit, but for now, lets talk basics and advanced setups of trolling. Buy products related to lead core trolling line products and see what customers say about lead core trolling line products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Copper vs leadcore we are wrapping up tradeshow season, and one of the many benefits for us as a company is the ability to interact with new and existing customers. Id choose the willis knot over the albright for lead core, especially since youre using bulkier 36lb core. That is where crankbaits, spinners and the 3way swivel come in. Clam jason mitchell pro walleye series trolling rod 10ft.
Vermilion walleye hunter techniques the main stay for lake vermilion is live bait rigging with a jig and minnow or lindy rig, but at times down rigging and lead core trolling can be the quickest way to provide a shore lunch. Over the past ten years, trolling with lead core line has gained in popularity amongst the walleye crowd. Lead core and snap weights michigan sportsman online. Leadcore is great for getting down deep without letting out alot of line and works well in river situations where current kinda messes up your lure depth when just standard longline trolling.
Leadcore trolling equipment for summer walleyes youtube. How to fish with lead core line for walleyes doctor sonar. Trolling has dominated walleye tournaments for decades and put up the biggest stringers for recreational anglers, too. Jason mitchell details basic leadcore trolling tactics that present small crankbaits at precise depth levels, cover water and trigger walleye strikes. I use afw stainless steel trolling wire for walleye fishing on lake eries central basin. Lead core line precision trolling depth calculator apps on.
Limit creek fishing rod company sensitive, affordable rods. What is the advantage of trolling lead core, vs putting splitshot on the line, 3way rigging a crank with a drag weight, or even a bouncer. Sadly we werent able to catch any keeper walleye but. The line is also lubricated, which makes it slip through guides easier, and the finish is heatset for colorfastness. Print of the year, outdoor news history book, outdoor news clothing and more. If its calm, says parsons, i put out nothing but boards. However, when it comes to depth curves, trolling lead core line is very speed sensitive. What is the advantage of trolling lead core, vs putting splitshot on the line, 3way. Discover more information about walleye trolling rigs. Other editions list dive information for a variety of lures. The setup for segmented lead core is a bit different than when using straight lead core. Line is marked with different color, each ten yards in length. Trolling with leadcore line was once a principal means of fishing deep in freshwater, but decreased greatly in popularity with the increased usage of downriggers and diving planers.
The sonar was marking a ton of fish but no matter what we tried we couldnt get them to bite. Dont ever discount lead core as an old school technique, i will run lead core over dipsys any day. Sep 24, 2010 a great aid for determining how deep a particular lure or weightbait combination will dive are the dive charts compiled in precision trolling big water edition. Get the best deals on trolling fishing rods when you shop the largest online selection at. The line itself sinks and is typically used to get crankbaits to dive deeper, but nwt pro john hoyer uses it for a different reason in shallow water. Trolling in control the bottom line on trolling lead core pt. Sign up to receive regular email news, tips, products info, pro picks and tips, promotions, special offers and more from rapala and our respected brands covering freshwater, saltwater and ice fishing, including rapala, vmc, sufix, storm, luhrjensen, trigger x, terminator, blue fox, williamson, strikemaster, marcum and ice force. We were testing a few shallow water presentations and only caught one northern pike in the weeds trolling and one walleye on boulders with slip. Historically, the best tool for walleye trolling was a gasoline kicker motor. Trolling lead core with small crank baits is also producing fish in the main river channel north of chamberlain. Rigs for walleye trolling when it comes to walleye fishing, many feel that it doesnt get any better than trolling. Running a full core, ten colors, on a 47 is way overkill for eyes and you will soon hate the problems that will happen in your rookie experience your driving really changes that one side of the boat when s driving is to high and the other is dragging bottom. They are powered for solid hook sets and designed with an action sensitive enough to keep the hook held firmly in the fishs mouth.
How2tv rapala husky jerk for walleye video scr deep hj icast v2 video. Insert free guide train and magnum reel seat for large capacity reels compliments this durable rod action that features both. Getting off the ground with a new system can be challenging. Sep 24, 2019 controlling trolling speed allows anglers to precisely dial in specific trolling depths. Apr 15, 2008 others, like mark romanack, author of precision trolling, the book better known as the trollers bible, prefer leadcore line over anything else. Trolling swimbaits for walleye 9 matching articles field. While fishing on sakakawea for the nwt, wed be running cranks along the shoreline, but thered be a dozen little points sticking out 3040 in a milelong stretch. If you have a topic youd like us to cover, send us a. From monofilament to braid, and lead core to wire, walleye anglers can set up their rods and reels in many configurations.
These 10 books on walleye fishing present readers with all the different strategies and techniques so they are informed and can select the method that is most appealing. Today he favors the simplicity and flexibility of snap weights. In fact, on a recent outing to big rideau lake, i landed eight of these jewels in an eight hour period. Baron rod 4 light medium action spinnning rods and reels this boat package has reeled in a lot of fish action and will be enjoyed by any avid fisherman. Have only been out a few times with it since im a walleye guy over here mainly, but plan on a few trips to that side. I generally use 12lb berkley xt to fill half the spool. I usually only spool about 50 yards or 5 colors on each reel, leaving plenty of room for a lot of backing. Copper can be a pain in the butt and has several disadvantages. Ive seen all kinds of posts about leads and i have precision trolling data book and app. The trollers bible precision trolling data, llc is an independent company that documents the diving depth of popular fishing lures such as crankbaits and also common trolling hardware such as diving planers and also sinking lines like lead core. The precision trolling data app goes a step further. Jun 27, 20 lead core trolling tutorial on june 27, 20 by kirt hedquist doctor sonar pro staff leadcore trolling, for me, has become a huge part of my fishing arsenal. The precision trolling book is a great place to start but do keep in mind that your speed will play a major factor in determining the depth of your crankbait.
When it comes to running leadcore line for walleyes however, both the cost and effort to get better at. I have run lead core from buffalo to the ohio islands, lead core is a huge part of my program. It has enjoyed some resurgence among lake trout, salmon, and walleye trollers, and may be effective when other trolling tools are not. Is there a book that someone would recommend that i could buy to refresh my memory on the basics for using leadcore. Make sure your reel has enough line capacity to hold 10 colors of lead. Tufline lead core line tightly braided high tenacity nylon multifilament yarn encapsulates a 99. It is always great to hear some success stories, a firm handshake and thanks from a guy who had a successful prior season and whacked fish on a copper or stainless wire program. From the best equipment to use, trolling, lures, tackles, and crankbaits, these books impart every detail of the art and process of walleye fishing.
The book lists everything you need to know about trolling including. This informative book offers tips and techniques that will help you to put more and bigger walleye in the boat. Even if you have the right trolling set up and speed, you still need good bait rigging. Copper trolling wire vs leadcore blood run tackle co. Getting started with leadcore joel nelson outdoors.
Aug 09, 2017 todays top 4 17lb walleyes existin the states. I will follow this thread to see if there is more information out there that i am missing. Generally targeting suspended fish in 6075 ft of water. There are a ton of great trolling rods out there and they wont break your bank. A 10 color spool of standard lead core will fill a size 30 reel perfectly to the top. The book lists dive curve charts for planers, leadcore line, weights and more. Lake francis case and pickstown at fort randal dam have all been producing some great fishing for early spring. My initial forays into leadcore for walleyes were pretty basic. Okuma classic pro 7 medium lead core trolling rod wchartreuse tip cplc70ct. Precision trolling data uses highly trained scuba divers and sophisticated scuba techniques to actually observe lures. In trolling jargon, a full core is 10 colors of lead core line or a full, 100yard spool. Leadcore for walleyes mississippi river walleye in.
Contains gore performance fibers to allow for more strength and sensitivity, yielding 30% more depth than comparable trolling lines. Amount of line out, trolling speed and lure weight determine lure depth. Walleye trolling guide everything you need for trolling. Whether trolling or casting, many anglers use a fluorocarbon tippet between their lure and main line as fluorocarbon is nearly invisible in the water. The more i used it however, the more advantages i saw i. From what ive read, the daiwa 47lc size will hold 10 colors of lead core i. How to troll for walleye planer board, lead core line, and bottom bounce duration.
Walleye trolling by curtis niedermier and captain ross robertson is a complete guide to trolling techniques used by the best professional guides and tournament anglers in north america. Jun 08, 2001 i just looked at my precision trolling book the other day for this particular information. For my lead core set ups, i prefer a large capacity line counter reel like the abu garcia alphamar linecounter. Jul 21, 2017 testing lure data for precision trolling data, llc mark romanack talks about how we measure the line length and what the transducer shows. Apr 24, 2007 a general rule of lead core is one color equals 5 feet of sink. Chapmans son said in a book that his dad found the record fish floating. If its rough, the boat doesnt bother the walleyes as much, so i put out flat lines and boards.
An angler can certainly buy a highend setup, but to get in the game of leadcore trolling, it doesnt have to break the bank. Whether youre fishing from shore or on a boat, on a river or massive. A simple blood knot works well for attaching mono and lead. Trolling swimbaits for walleye 9 matching articles. But lately, instead of covering miles of water with six lines in tow, savvy. State fisheries biologists netted it during the spring spawning run, weighed it, stripped it of its eggs and returned it to the massive missouri river reservoir. How to troll with lead core fishing line the fishidy blog. Start with a full core 10 color setup, drop back a crankbait until it ticked bottom occasionally, and wait for a walleye or sauger to pull on the other end.
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