LEAD LINE QUESTION?

  • Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    #1232873

    What is the proper way to tie on your leader to lead line, do you tie the leader directly to the lead line or can you use a clip like you would use on a Lindy rig?

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    #315148

    I use a swivel.

    Gator Hunter

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    #315152

    So when you tie the lead line to the swivel what knot do you use, will the palomar knot work on lead?

    kornking
    Mount Vernon, Iowa
    Posts: 396
    #315153

    I just started using leadcore this year, so my way may not be the best, but this is what I got from surfing the web.

    So, there I sat trying to figure out how to rig all this stuff up about a month ago. I found several references instructing to pinch the lead 6″ or so from the end of the line, leaving just the outer dacron sleeve with no lead for that last 6″. Then, most references recommended tying a swivel, then 10-20′ of your favorite mono or braid as a leader.

    From there, I tied an improved clinch knot to a high-quality 30# berkley barrel swivel. To this, I tied ~10′ of 20# test fireline with a uni-knot. On the fireline end, I tied a dual locking snap.

    With this set-up I have been able to catch fish trolling in the river. The snap lets me change baits easily and does not seem to affect action. The swivel prevents twist.

    The biggest trick with this was pinching that lead and pulling it off that first 6″. Once you do that, the dacron is pliable and can be knotted. According to several articles I read, removing the lead does not affect strength. The # test is for the jacket, not the lead. Also, 27# leadcore supposedly does not sink any faster than 18#. I use 27#, it helps when Jimmy Hoffa is reachin’ up from the depths for a crankbait hor’d’oerve!

    Regards,

    Joe Jiacinto

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    #315155

    Quote:


    I use 27#, it helps when Jimmy Hoffa is reachin’ up from the depths for a crankbait hor’d’oerve!


    mwal
    Rosemount,MN
    Posts: 1050
    #315185

    I remove 4 to 6inch of the lead core. Then I tie a very loose overhand knot and do not pull it tight then i insert my leader 12lb maxima ultragreen into the core and push through knot. Then pull tight. I have not had this connection fail yet and its easy to do. I put a snap on end of leader to attach crank bait. This knot lets you use any length lead as you can reel it through the guides.

    Mwal

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    #315272

    Thanks for all the feedback guys

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