04-09-2007, 03:07 PM
OK, I have a couple questions as well. Instead of using a lead core line, why not just purchase a couple downriggers and call it a day? Downriggers will do a few things for you:
1. Take the guess work out of depth
2. Efficiently get your bait to the depth you want
3. Allow you to use standard fishing line
4. Give you more control of your lures/bait
5. Hook is automatically set when you get a strike, no matter the speed you are trolling
6. Additional rod holder on each rigger
You can get a couple downriggers from cabelas for right around 50 or 60 bucks a piece. Well worth the money. You don't need those big fancy riggers that are used in saltwater. I would seriously consider this before you spool up with that stuff.
Now, if you want to use a mono line, you can spool up with 20 lb Ande or something along those lines. That will work for any catfish in the US, and shouldn't be too heavy for trout. Regardless, you can always use a lighter leader if need be.
Let us know if there is anything else we can help out with! Good luck!
Bryan D.
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1. Take the guess work out of depth
2. Efficiently get your bait to the depth you want
3. Allow you to use standard fishing line
4. Give you more control of your lures/bait
5. Hook is automatically set when you get a strike, no matter the speed you are trolling
6. Additional rod holder on each rigger
You can get a couple downriggers from cabelas for right around 50 or 60 bucks a piece. Well worth the money. You don't need those big fancy riggers that are used in saltwater. I would seriously consider this before you spool up with that stuff.
Now, if you want to use a mono line, you can spool up with 20 lb Ande or something along those lines. That will work for any catfish in the US, and shouldn't be too heavy for trout. Regardless, you can always use a lighter leader if need be.
Let us know if there is anything else we can help out with! Good luck!
Bryan D.
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