Do you need a special reel for lead core line?
You will need two rods, ideally. The reels should be large capacity, level wind casting reels. Lead core is bulky, so you will need the space to store the line. Just how big your reel must be depends on whether you are going to troll segmented lead core or if the reel will be filled with lead core only.
Can you use lead core with planer boards?
If you use leadcore on a planer board, DO NOT put leadcore line in the clip. It will break inside core and eventually will break right off.
How long should leaders use lead core?
I use 10-15′. Get better action at the lure with shorter leads. Leadcore has its own action that works really well. Longer leads loses that leadcore action at the lure.
What is the best fishing line for trolling?
Monofilament is the best line choice for trolling in most situations, but there are times when low stretch lines have the edge. Because low stretch lines are super thin, they enable trolling lures like crankbaits to pick up significantly more depth compared to monofilament lines of the same break strength.
Can you use planer boards with lead core line?
If you use leadcore on a planer board, DO NOT put leadcore line in the clip. It will break inside core and eventually will break right off. I prefer using deep divers on braided line and add weight if you like.
Should I troll with braid or mono?
Mono holds knots better and costs less than braid. It also works better on smaller bait-casting reels because light braid can dig into itself. Florida sailfish and dolphin anglers still use a lot of mono on the troll, and some use it for kite lines because it runs through the clips better.
Can you troll with fluorocarbon?
The good news is fluorocarbon has lots of properties that make it a great trolling line. The real advantage of fluorocarbon line isn’t the ability to get things deeper, but the nearly invisible nature of fluorocarbon line in water.
What is the best line for trolling?