What Is Leadcore Line And How Does It Work?

[@Adam-wv8xm]

I chartered a trip with Cal and Wes last year, got a taste of leadcore trolling. I have since acquired a couple of Cal's leadcore rigs from the FHS store and have been crushing the troll. So easy, so fast to deploy! Hybrid leadcore rig - old style made new. Thanks, Cal!

[@FHSTackle]

That is awesome!

[@jay5729]

Thanks for this Cal. Some of us have picked up over the years what these different technologies in tackle are, but have never gotten a full lesson on the details like what the different colors on leadcore are for. Great stuff.

[@FHSTackle]

Right on

[@BobelPop]

Hey thanks for the explanation! I have a question. Can you use this line in other ways besides trolling like casting? I hear carp fishing uses it with line that has a seaweed lining to have it blend in the environment.

[@lynnchandler5845]

This was good info. Thanks Cal! Just want to add that I was one who had no idea there was such a thing as lead core line. Now I’m thinking of using it from my kayak to get deeper instead of goofing around with weights and divers. I still have a lot to learn though.

[@FHSTackle]

Awesome!!

[@williamchandler2494]

Good job there Cal

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Have a nice weekend Cal

[@FHSTackle]

Thanks for the visit

[@robhower]

Well done 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@FHSTackle]

Thanks 👍

[@robertholler7262]

Wow! Very well explained. Thanks. I have been mostly targeting Bass. Do you think I could utilize some of my Bass fishing combos to try this out? Would all of the line fit on a standard bait casting reel? If I buy another combo I may end up sleeping in the garage!!

[@FHSTackle]

Hahaha but in garage you’d be close to your gear!

[@69camaro19]

Is there a way to get down to 50-60 feet without a down rigger?

[@FHSTackle]

Easiest way is with a dipsy diver. They will push 80' depth at med-slow speeds. To get down that far with leadcore, you would have a very, very long setback and 10+ colors of lead.

[@69camaro19]

@@FHSTackle Thanks, witch of your rods would you recommend with the diver?

[@Fish-Erman]

I put out 5 colors well behind the boat, with a 50' 8lb leader, and a deep diving crankbait, and I can bounce bottom in 50' at 1.5mph. So, with say 7 colors completely in the water, and a deep crankbait, 60' is doable. I know a guy who trolls slowly for lake trout, and with 10 colors in the water, he gets his lures down close to 100'!

[@James_Barris]

Hardcore Leadcore

[@FHSTackle]

Yes!