07-20-2004, 04:22 AM
Hi there Coldfooter,
In answer to your question, because:
1) As a sinker's 'pull-down' point tends to drag a bait or lure from 'that' position along the line, the line angle in not uniform throughout the length of the lne in the water column. I have a hunch this messes with the natural action of the plug or spoon.
2) Many lead core guys use these long 20 and 30 foot leaders to troll. Again.... to try to make the forward motion natural as opposed to being dragged with a taught line.
3) I don't have any lead core line and I want an excuse to go buy it and set up a trip. Ya ..... I'm a stubborn cuss but I'll bet there's somewhere out there than's done what I'd like to try. Well..... that's what I claim anyways.
Thank you for the good info on one good method.
JapanRon
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