Weighted Line Which Is Right For You?

‪@RussellsFishingTech‬ goes over the 3 main types of weighted lines used out on the Great Lakes for Trout and Salmon. Check the links below to purchase these lines or if you would like to talk to Russell about getting set up with some weighted line set ups call him at [phone] or email him at [e-mail]
Blood Run Copper
thereelshot.co...
Torpedo Weighted Steel
thereelshot.co...
Blood Run Leadcore
thereelshot.co...

[@matbob7249]

Absolutely best info, very informative, saved me many hours browsing web, Amazing Teacher! Since we put ourselves through many copper birds nests I’ll stick with copper, butif I would restart the game steel would be the weapon of choice for sure

[@dakotajoesoutdoors6283]

Good information thanks

[@nickb8618]

Copper! Everyone keeps telling me to get weighted steel but I flat out boat fish with my coppers

[@tedhowell1995]

Hi ! Thanks for your time ! I was wondering if there's a big difference in dive curve between say 12# lead core and 36 # ? Why is 27# better than 36 ? And I plan on setting up a rod for fishing lake Superior the first week of October out of Copper Harbor ,and never fished it before in fact never fished salmon or trout before so ANY help would be appreciated !! Thanks again so much for your Time and knowledge knowledge

[@RussellsFishingTech]

there is a dive curve difference also a diameter difference for salmon guys 27# seems to fit the needs the best

[@petersu3471]

Great video Russell! I'm new to Salmon fishing and this video educated me on the difference of the 3 and being new l'm leaning towards weighted steel or lead core. I watched your other video Okuma Coldwater series....thinking of Okuma 303D with either lead or weighted steel. Which would you recommend ? it'd be for all purpose (downrigger, gypsy etc). Thanks

[@cjjack-qk9qp]

great video will planer boards work with copper or steel. i use them on lead ok

[@RussellsFishingTech]

Yes

[@johnkelley2201]

What's the line diameter on weighted steel, compared to 45 lb. copper? Can you get more of it on your 500 series reels? Thanks.

[@RussellsFishingTech]

weighted steel is 45lb about the same diameter

[@paulschroeder4007]

The "lead" in a pencil is graphite- not the same as lead the element.

[@thomassevcik4097]

First😁

[@kristinaparker5427]

Thanks Russel, is the weighted steel the line used for wire divers?

[@nathanielcook7166]

Weighted steel is a thicker diameter than the "diver wire" that is used for wire divers. They are 2 different products.

[@RussellsFishingTech]

Nate is correct

[@terrykehr8478]

Why wouldn't you just fish pump handle style instead of lead core or copper. it costs less and is easier to set up for, depth wise.

[@davefazio7127]

Does weighted steel have a coating on it? Does it corrode in salt?

[@daviddevries2698]

Does using a flasher/fly change the depth curve on copper? Thanks

[@RussellsFishingTech]

Flashers and flies will pull up the copper a few feet compared to spoons

[@johnclark661]

Would it work to run weighted steel on one side and copper on the other? Where can I purchase the weighted steel?

[@RussellsFishingTech]

Yes it would. We can set u up just call me 9203952079

[@bobbyrewolinski9777]

How long of a leader do you run off your copper and or weighted steel? Could you do a video on setting up a weighted steel reel knots etc.

[@engineerpete7]

Torpedo has a couple videos on those knots. As far as reel knots, you're probably gonna want to take the time and do a hollowcore termination with a DaHo needle.

[@RussellsFishingTech]

I prefer 50ft leaders of 20# or 25# ande mono