What do I need for a lead core rig?

[holy mackerel]

I have been using my old 4/0 penns for lead. I was thinking of upgrading the reels, the Penns are 2:1. What is a good rod/ reel?, roller tip?

How much backing/ #test? for backing and lead?

Thanks in advance!!

Dave

[Jammer]

There are a ton of good rod/reel combols that will work, but:

I like the Okuma Convector CV45L or CV45D reels for lead. They hold 300 yards of powerpro 30# backing and 10-12 colors of 27# lead plus a 30 foot 20 lb mono or fluoro leader nicely.

Any 8-8.5 ft M or MH rod is good. I use the Okuma Convector GL-C rods, but I'd try the Okuma new Classic Pro GLT Copper/lead rods which are cheaper and probably just about as good.

JAM

[Gray Fox]

Daiwa Accudepth Plus 57lc and and a Heartland Rod mine are 8'6 for the lead

[Billy V]

I'll second the ADP 57LC/Heartland combo. Hard to beat it for the price. Now if you want a premium reel, take a long look at the new Daiwa Saltist STTLW50LCHA . Awesome reel for leadcore...super fast at 6.4:1 and a fabulous drag. http://daiwa.com/Reel/detail.aspx?ID=504

[dubblec]

wow - Bill the new Daiwa's look sweet. any info on how much the saltist reels will cost?

Looks like another toy for the arsenal next year.

[Billy V]

They're going to MSRP right around $199, but you'll probably find them for less than that. They've also come out with an upgraded SG Series reel, and all new trolling rods: http://myblog.billyvsportfishing.com/20 ... daiwa.aspx

[rod hog]

/

Edited April 5, 2014 by rod hog

[chowder]

The Okuma cv reels are easy to reel in and can hold up to 13+ colors but the reels these folks are making today have some quality issues. The inexpensive Daiwa Accudepth reels actually seem to have fewer problems. The tough thing w/ getting into lead core setups is that you need a bunch of reels if you are going to target multiple depths (example; I have (2) 2 color reels, (1) 4 color,(1) 5 color (1) 6, an 8 color and a 10 color.If you get the 7' med Ugly Stik rods they have a slightly larger than average tip guide which will accommodate a Sampo snap swivel, this makes it easy to have a bag full of reels that you switch back and forth between just 2 rods.