FishingDayz Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Hey all, Adding two new rods to my gear and want to set them up with lead core. I have been reading a lot with mixed opinions so I thought I would ask on here to see what is working. What size rod are you using when trolling with lead core!! So to answer some more specifics.... I'm targeting salmon, trout and walleye. when i'm fishing salmon I usually am using 8'6 rods on my downriggers and dipsy's, Two on each side of the boat. Was thinking that when I have a couple buddies on board it would be nice to add an additional two rods. So, your opinion, smaller rod? like a 6'6 medium heavy, or something similar to the 8'6. I want to be able to use this rod for multiple species as listed above. Thanks for your opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toaster Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 You'll want bigger guides. Go 8 ft or more. Plus if you are running boards the higher up they are the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lundtastic Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Don’t forget to make sure your reel size should be larger ..........10 colours takes up a lot of space, especially if you segment them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 I have been out with guys who will run all the same sized rods on the boat..the.8 footers would be more versatile for big fish....example you have 3 rods out on each side of the boat....then run inside rod on #1 setting....middle rod more line out #2 setting...outside rod more line out #3 setting on the dipsies for a 6 rod spread kind of deal and run for the day with little to no line tangles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Fish_Dawg Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 A standard 8'6 medium action downrigger rod will serve you well for Salmon trout and walleye for leadcore. I'd suggest the Okuma "Classic" series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lund-SS Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 I run 8'6 medium shimano tdrs for 4, 6 and 10 colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishingDayz Posted March 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Thanks for the help. Ended up going with the 8.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hooksets Posted March 5, 2020 Report Share Posted March 5, 2020 Good choice. CHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 A good reel is made by Fulton😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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