Trolling Lead Core For Mille Lacs Walleyes

[@mikegreif6764]

Cancelled Netflix. Binge watching Tom Boley KZbin videos and casting them to the big screen!

[@sdfromsd8175]

“...casting to the big screen.” No pun intended

[@maxhumbaugh8403]

Hey Tom. Thank you for another great video! I know the video was raw cut, but it was very fitting due to the fishing being raw as well. I love how you had to pull another trick out of the bag to find a pattern! Seeing you use the lead core put a smile on my face. Lead core has saved the day for me a bunch over the years!

[@jamielucchesi6057]

you are truely a great fisherman...nice big eye on Mille Lacs...

[@manbearpig8691]

Appreciate the open water pattern video. Was also looking for more info on leadcore. This was a great video.

[@FishGuyJer]

Fish ED with Jon theilen. I butchered his last name. I’ve started pulling lead core in the Brainerd lakes area and been doing fantastic

[@manbearpig8691]

@@FishGuyJer Thanks! I did watch that lead core video by JT, and live by the Whitefish Chain north of Brainerd. I'll be trying it soon. Already have 2 reels spooled with it.

[@shamineaumark]

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not worthy to even carry Tom's tackle box, but this video does miss out on explaining some of the details that go into leadcore fishing. Perhaps some of you who know about it can fill in the gaps here in the comment section for those of us who have much to learn. It may be wrong, but here's how I do it. Reels: I use line counter reels. Shimano Tekota, a Daiwa Sealine, and some Cabelas Depthmaster reels. Looks like Tom has an Okuma Cold Water(?). I wish mine were all Tekotas but I'd be happy with Sealines and I've heard good things about the Okuma's also. I wish I used the money that I spent on the Depthmaster reels to buy another Daiwa or Shimano which are much better. The Depthmaster is okay at best. Rods: I don't know much about trolling rods, I've been told they don't matter as much when trolling. I have one that is a heavy, it's way to stiff, I can't read the tip at all. I like the rods where you can read the tips so you know if your bait is running right, or if you are on bottom etc. I have a couple Ugly Sticks that work surprisingly well (I mean Elliots, only Elliot's will work for catching fish) Line: I use 18lb leadcore. I usually put on whatever fits on my reel 7-10 colors Leader: I use 10 lb mono and tie on a 30' lead. That way if you break off a lure or two or three you still have enough line to tie back on. I usually put on a new lead when I get below 10' Lures: Flicker Shads, Flicker Minows and Flicker Shads Depth: I usually try to run just above where I am seeing fish on the graph. I've been told they are more likely to go up for bait then they are to go down. I have no idea if it's true. Speed: 2.0-3.0 mph. Play around in that range and see what the fish go for. App: I use the app 'Troll Master Depth Calculator'. It's a great little app where you enter line, leader, lure, target depth, speed etc. and it will tell you exactly how much line you need to let out to achieve your desired depth. A big thanks to Tom for all the info he has shared with all of us.

[@jordysantiago2773]

Dunno if you guys gives a shit but if you are stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the new movies on Instaflixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend for the last weeks :)

[@albertojasiah3948]

@Jordy Santiago Definitely, I've been watching on Instaflixxer for since december myself :D

[@humblekind4189]

I’ve enjoyed watching Tom’s videos all spring/ summer on wisconsin lakes and it was cool to see him fish what I consider to be my “home” lake which is mille lacs. Definitely a stronger bite in May and June but he still put fish in the boat to no surprise. As a kid my dad and I never used to bother with Mille lacs in August. That 19-21” class is real strong right now. Lake seems to be struggling with enough supply of bait fish between trophy smallmouth, Muskie, and walleye.

[@matthewpritzl4300]

I like how you explained your thought process in how you went to find fish and what you tried. If like to see more of that

[@kurtfredregill3324]

Great video glad you edited it with information in your garage letting use know how you were fish great information great video glad when people can admit they don’t have any pattern down and just searching and trying to figure something out glad you could admit that and you was getting it figured out thanks for another great informative video

[@jamiehartzell5286]

Awesome video finding the pattern and catching fish.then fine tuning it.just awesome.

[@craigwavra3495]

Interesting method. Never used lead core. Have heard about it but never fished it. Good video, don’t worry about that aspect. We are here to learn from you.

[@chrisgustafson9342]

Nice to see those quality walleyes Tom!

[@FishGuyJer]

People in the comment section. This isn’t a how to, it’s a video of him and his experience pulling lead core on the big pond. It’s a lot of information for put into one video if you start getting into the nitty gritty of lead core. Also who’s to complain with him uploading quality content on a very regular basis. Appreciate his commitment to fishing as much as his commitment to this channel and us, his fans. Im not meaning this in any sort of negative way to people who are genuinely curious about this way if fishing, please ask as many questions. It’s to the experienced fishermen who are trying to make it seem like his video came up short.

[@bugsgrass]

Dude! Lake Erie walleye and Lake Ontario salmon fisherman. This was my first video of yours (I thinlk). Doug Wampler reccomended your videos on KZbin in a post on facebook. I have watched hundreds and possibly thousands of videos on you tube. You have a natural talent and hardwork ethic to put together a great video. I will be watching more even if they do not apply all that much to my fishing region. Great job for making watch-able content and pointing out a few things (or many things I just did not figure that out yet) I can learn along the way. Also I like Alumacraft and Humminbird guys.

[@tkiz3486]

Love this channel. Keep up the great fishing Tom.

[@Josh-sd1hg]

Tom, I’m surprised. Very little info about the specifics of LC fishing. I would love to know what you run for a leader from the lead? How long? Rod/reel combo? I assume you we’re running 3 colors based on depth. Thx

[@kevinmurphy8572]

Josh 72 okuma cold water reel

[@mooseguyable]

Tom awesome video good job on finding the right pattern for the eyes !

[@bigz5262]

I would like to see the boring parts of graphing for fish

[@jamesw5836]

I do electronics installs and training (mostly Humminbird). I have untold amount of hours just staring at graphs of all brands and still enjoy the parts where videos show the electronics screen. I normally choose a video based on how much screen time there seems to be and seldom watch the fish catches :-) Unbelievably though many times where a person shows mostly screen time the comments complain there wasn't enough fish catches shown. Inevitably those videos seem to have the least views on many channels. Personally I think the two hours he spent looking would be more interesting than the catching .....

[@bigz5262]

James W I agree

[@brianvanzile5788]

Love that big ass puddle. Haven't tried the lead core bite but I do learn allot each time I go!

[@walleye121]

Have you ever fished devils lake ND? That would be a good place to break down different structures and styles of fishing.

[@changedlife8439]

Great start of the video.🖤

[@fishgrubblades9835]

Looking good so far👍

[@HuntsWorkshop]

"Pattern not quite dialed in" as you reel in a 27+ inch walleye lol. I thought audio and video was great. Doesn't always need to be cinematic, it's a motivational video imo ... go try something new and have fun doing it! Thanks for bringing us all with man.

[@fisher_man_sam]

Smile blade crawler harnesses have been the deal lately, I'd give it another week and the trolling bite is going to kick off over the basin. It's going to be a great fall!

[@josephkumor5452]

Great video

[@oldmanSturzl]

Can you do a Tom Talk on how to determine trolling depth? I know there are a few factors; mainly lure, speed and length of line out. How do you estimate your depth?

[@jdean1851]

GREAT VID" Cheers from Idaho!

[@patrickethier6190]

One shoe Tom, do you think power corking would have worked when you marked fish out there? I'm heading up there Tuesday and Wednesday! What I have heard is the bite has been better in the evening .

[@StaindOC]

Very nice!!! PS: check the youtube links in your video description. they are busted.

[@thomasmeyers497]

I'm new to leadcore...but what size lead core did you use and what size leader for crankbaits? Also how long of a leader?

[@joesteen9742]

Love lead pmytuming! What about wire line Tom? Ever use it?

[@toddsweet290]

Looking to get a couple or reels for lead core for trolling walleyes. What would you recommend?

[@joshuageorge6372]

Great video, but wondering if you troll with your main motor instead of your kicker and if so how slow can you get your main outboard?

[@TomBoley]

I was trolling with my electric motor. But would sometimes use the big motor to stop wave surging

[@Terppopotamus]

Hey Tom, what size reels are you running your lead core on? Thanks

[@michaelv.8812]

What size reel are you using for lead core Tom?

[@mikeolsen3785]

Enjoy your channel!! I noticed that you carry an extra bin or two for your gear, bait boxes etc., what is the name brand?

[@brentmuller4567]

Tom, can you tell me what size reels you are using to troll walleyes with lead core?

[@esoxinator968]

Woohoo musky stuff comin

[@jkane1341]

Been catching smallies and largies trolling a tube while yo-yoing or pumping it.

[@TheSaltblock]

Thats why i love trolling rivers. Kick it in neutral and cuts the fight in half drifting back. Lose far less fish.

[@agnespk4931]

What is the brand of the rod and reel you’re using for trolling?

[@JL-qo7cs]

Would have liked to have seen some screen shots.

[@joshuastrahan8837]

Did you ever mention your boat setup? I don’t believe I saw anything like it. Custom built?

[@jeremiahjohnson6971]

He just did a video last week bout his boat and everything on it...

[@derekgray5511]

You should go out to North Dakota and try to catch a Zander

[@gerrylabau6140]

Tom, what do you run for a leader length?

[@TomBoley]

20ft .....10lb.....albright knot

[@minkmink410]

Why do you have a kicker if you don’t use it

[@wiscofun3028]

I was going to ask the same thing. I actually have seen him use it, but only 1-2 times. Tom, If it's for sale DM me.

[@stevehenry9053]

sick

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

Tom: I've not been fishing for a number of years due to life issues so I don't have direct experience to draw on. So please bear with me. I don't understand the use of lead core line. What I mean is, why use lead core? Why not use wire line? Yes, I understand the goal of getting the lure/bait down to the level of the fish but you have to use so much lead core behind the boat to do that it seems inefficient to me. If you could get the same lure to the same depth with less line out, using wire maybe, wouldn't that be easier to put the lure right where you want it, and have it track the boat's path better? Or, how about adding a heavy snap weight to the lead core so instead of letting out 120 feet of lead core you only have let out maybe 80 feet of lead core line? Maybe use a Dipsy Diver? Does this make sense to you? I'm not sure if I'm asking my question correctly. So why use lead core?

[@mtmarcy4495]

Tom may give you different answer, but I'll tell you one of the biggest advantages to lead for me, and the biggest reason I use it in open water. Lead core line "searches" the water column. In other words, the line rises and falls gently in the water column. On the outside of a turn, the faster line will rise up, while the inside line drops. In open water this is a distinct advantage. Having said this, I'll often run dipsys, jets, even riggers, sometimes in conjunction with lead. Open water trolling is all about covering ground and repeating what's working reliably. Lead core is just another tool in the box that helps you do that.

[@fishgrubblades9835]

I love the 1 thumbs down 🤔. Did you not reply to a love letter or something.😂😂

[@connorklevesahl7846]

Why don’t u fish tournaments

[@tomdombrovski2782]

Next time you’re over here on millelacs, give me a shout I’ll run your cameras

[@felixlopez2953]

Hey

[@jeremiahjohnson6971]

Wanna see the footage of you catching your BIG TOE... unedited of course.... with loud volume.... SET THE HOOK...

[@Jim-bu6si]

I would like to see fishermen with shorter arms.

[@Dbars19]

wtf is a lead core.........................................

[@earlshannon1048]

You would've been better off going to Leech Lake in Walker walleye fishing is much better.