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biga3:
What kind of backing should I use for my lead core rod?  Does leadcore stretch like ?  The reason I ask is to decide which material I can use for leader.  If the core has a little stretch than I can use fluorocarbon for a leader correct? Thanks,  biga3

Sluggo / NY:
Lead core has no stretch. What you use for leader depends on what you're fishing for and what type of rod you're using. I fish for big water walleye.. mainly Lake Erie.. and use fluorocarbon for leader material. But I use long, soft tipped rods to absorb those big head shakes. For more violent fighters, like salmon or trout, I'd stick with mono to add a bit more give to the system. As for backing.. I like mono over braid because it holds better in the releases when I'm running off boards and it's easier to attach to lead core. Good Fishing, Sluggo (Chris)

biga3:

--- Quote from: Sluggo / NY on Jan 01, 2013, 10:59 AM ---Lead core has no stretch. What you use for leader depends on what you're fishing for and what type of rod you're using. I fish for big water walleye.. mainly Lake Erie.. and use fluorocarbon for leader material. But I use long, soft tipped rods to absorb those big head shakes. For more violent fighters, like salmon or trout, I'd stick with mono to add a bit more give to the system. As for backing.. I like mono over braid because it holds better in the releases when I'm running off boards and it's easier to attach to lead core. Good Fishing, Sluggo (Chris)

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I am a bit confused...you say the mono backing holds better in the boards...do you just run a few colors then switch to your mono?   If you had ten colors on your reel then mono and you clipped the board to your mono backing you would be extremely deep right?  So do you have a few rods set up for certain depths with just the right amount of core on them for the depth you want to fish and you are clipped into your backing? Thanks,  Andy

Sluggo / NY:
Andy.. Ten colors of core would put you about 50' down. I seldom run that deep with my leadcore, but if I want to get deep, I just clip a 3 oz. snapweight on the backer where it's attached and let out the appropriate amount to get where I want. I have four rods rigged with leadcore.. two 3 color and two five color. For a full 10 color with backing you need a monster reel. A buddy of mine does run segmented core, but I don't mess with it. I actually seem to do better with my dipsy program and seldom run much leadcore anymore. But.. now with the 3 rod rule.. I'll probably be using them more. Good Fishing, Sluggo (Chris)

fishingjason:
Interesting.
I know almost nothing about trolling. It's amazing how many variations there are for lead core alone.

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