Line
Leadcore line
How to fish a leadcore line for Trolling.
Characteristics
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Visibility
High
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Abrasion
High
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Stretch
Low
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Sink rate
Fast
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Memory
Low
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Trolling
Lead core
Soft metal wire center provides heavy weight to quickly sink trolling lines.
Woven sheath
Durable outer braided jacket protects the soft lead wire and provides strength.
Metered color
Alternating colored sections let the angler track depth and line out.
What fish can you catch with a leadcore line?
What is a leadcore line used for?
Leadcore fishing line is a coated trolling main that sinks on its own so the lure runs deep without a downrigger on every rod.
How is a leadcore line different from similar gear?
The diameter you see is the coated outer, not the lead core. Stretch is low. It is a trolling line, not a casting braid.
When should you use a leadcore line?
Troll it when you need a counted-colour depth on a long pass and the fish sit well below a diving plug.
What problems does a leadcore line solve?
It puts a lure in the strike zone on a trolling spread without wiring the boat with sinkers.
Leadcore line size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.9 mm 5.4 kg
- 1 mm 8.2 kg
- 1.1 mm 12.2 kg
- 1.2 mm 16.3 kg