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pierce1308

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walleye tackle help!
« on: Apr 07, 2014, 09:27 AM »
I am thinking of getting into walleyes this season. I have decided on a 7 ft med-lite st Croix rod. would it be better to use 4lb or 6 lb braid? what should I use for a leader ? 8lb fluro is that fine ?

htc

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Re: walleye tackle help!
« Reply #1 on: Apr 07, 2014, 09:54 AM »
i use 10lb braid and 8lb floro on my eyecon.

htc

MBrown4

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Re: walleye tackle help!
« Reply #2 on: Apr 07, 2014, 10:32 AM »
X2.

Mac Attack

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Re: walleye tackle help!
« Reply #3 on: Apr 07, 2014, 11:07 AM »
yup - x3

chrony59

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Re: walleye tackle help!
« Reply #4 on: Apr 07, 2014, 11:24 AM »
8lb. power pro and 6lb flouro leader

MBrown4

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Re: walleye tackle help!
« Reply #5 on: Apr 07, 2014, 11:28 AM »
I also use 12 lb mono when using stick baits.the stretch helps keep hooks dug in

Fillet

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Re: walleye tackle help!
« Reply #6 on: Oct 15, 2014, 01:13 PM »
Agreed. 10lb superbraid and an 8lb florucarbon leader if the water is crazy clear. The lighter braids are strong enough just seem too small of diameter. Cripes, 10lb Sufix 832 has a 4lb mono diameter! No need for anything thinner unless you are ice fishing!

octanehi5

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Re: walleye tackle help!
« Reply #7 on: Apr 04, 2015, 06:56 AM »
If your jigging,you need a ultralight to light rod that detects the slightest bite, Braid telegraphs the bite better than any other line, I use 6 lb suffix 832, Walleyes are not line shy. Tye your jigs right on the braid. Favorite jigs Nuckleball jigs by fin-tech, Jigs should be as light as you can go and still stay in contact with the bottom.When Anchored you can use a lighter jig, than when drifting or back trolling.Another trick is to use a stinger hook on those very light bite days. A light to med light rod should be used when casting lures or paddle baits. A med. rod should be used to troll bottom bouncers. I never use anything heaver than 10lb suffix 832.If your drags are set right you will not break any line
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