Trolling for Trout with Leadcore Line

[SierraPeaks]

Another thing...I use a "willis knot". You can find it on google. Others I've seen (and they take a 4" or more, section of lead out of the line) use an albright knot and some tie onto a swivel.

I take about a foot to a foot and a half of lead out of my line. That way if my mono breaks off and I need to re-tie line...I don't have to waste time dinkin' around with that.

[TroutOnly]

WHAT'S LEADCORE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,lol,,,,,,,,,,, ,,

[Kingfisher2]

I tried fishing with lead core line last weekend and Cachuma and had nothing but problems. It kept getting kinked as I would reel it in which in turn caused a lot of problems when I was trying to let it out. I had to forcefully pull the line off because the line was all kinked on the reel. Wow! Any tips on how to fix this issue and avoid it the next time? Also, what are your thoughts on putting braid onto the level wind with a fluro leader? I have a Shimano Cardiff 400A reel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

[casting call]

What are you trolling with? Is the lead core getting twisted? Is that even possible?

[Kingfisher2]

I was using a Rapala Deep tail dancer. The line got all kinds of kinks etc. in it.

[casting call]

Ive used TailDancers on straight mono with no problems before. I would assume with your case, either of two things happened: you spooled the lead core onto your reel with the lead core being twisted already, in which case you shouldve seen the kinks as you spooled it. Or, your taildancer caught the bottom or weeds and got twisted.
When i use leadcore, i tie on a small swivel in front of my leader.

[Kingfisher2]

You know what Bro? I know it wasn't the way the line was spooled as a local tackle shop spooled it and it was all nice and pretty when I had it done. However, we did hit the bottom a couple times AND at first I wasn't using a swivel. That probably is where my problem lies. Maybe I should re spool and attach a swivel. Maybe even try harder to stay off the bottom as well. Thanks a bunch for the tip. I've recently retired and have been hooked on fishing and all the learning that goes with it. If you don't mind, can you tell me if you attach the swivel to the leadcore then to mono leader to that? or do you tie the leader to the lead core then swivel then more leader? not sure if it even would make a difference but I know most of you guys know more than I do when it comes to this stuff. Thanks again!

[casting call]

I dont use leadcore much because I it takes away from the fight, but when I do, I tie on a short piece of mono from the lead core to a swivel, then my leader to my lure. Ill use a 4' leader and like a poster mentioned earlier, a small swivel so it can go through the guides when you reel in your line.

How deep are you trolling with the taildancer? I got the dive to 20' or 25' (cant remember) taildancer and would rather use a banana weight than leadcore with that lure if i needed to go deeper.

[Kingfisher2]

We were seeing fish at 40-50 feet on our fishfinder and were trying to get down that far. I'm with you as far as the leadcore taking away the fight. I just may put Braid on there. Cheaper, easier and I will be able to feel the fish and the fight better. Thank you so much for your time and all your advice. It's much appreciated.