Lead Core VS Down Rigger

[orvis1]

Depends on the water in my opinion. I have bolth and for the gorge, berry, bear lake a downrigger is a must. Some smaller lakes (since I have a smaller boar that is what I fish) lead core works just fine. If you are fishing pop gear and work you almost have to use lead core to set the hook. For trolling dodger spoon combo's or crankbaits the rigger is better. On scofield and shallow lakes they are only 30ft deep you can just remember the color you were at or have a line counter and be just as effective IMHO. Like all fishing depends on the situation, plus I haven't caught a ton of fish on my rigger yet so I may be biased or just suck, probably a bit of bolth...
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