Leadcore Rod

[baginwal]

What rod do you guys recommend for leadcore?

Thanks,

Walt

[alex1young]

Walt,

I was so excited when i say your post about leadcore. I just bought some myself, and could use some more information on a good setup.

[Tim Bromund]

No special rod needed, I just use 8 1/2' Daiwa Heartland rigger rods for short cores (2, 3 and 5 color) and a 9 1/2' Heartland Diver rod for my 10 color.

Tim

[baginwal]

Thanks Tim,

I have been trolling Lake O for the past 20+ years with pretty good success utilizing downriggers, Thumpers, wire line dipsey's and planar boards. With the clearer water, I figured it was time to try the leadcore (also giving copper its due justice in the upcoming season ).

I was wondering what everyone's preference is regarding light vs medium vs medium heavy rod selection.

The plan was to utilize either one of my 8 ft rigger rods or the dipsey rod.

I am going to run 10 color so will take your advice and pick up another diver rod.

Thanks again Tim!

Walt

[Jammer]

I like the Okuma Classic Pro GLT copper/leadcore rod.

CPCL-862M

8'6"

Medium

Line Weight: 12-27 lbs.

Lure Weight: 1-1/2 - 4-1/2 oz.

Pieces: 2

You can get it for under $40 with shipping if you look around on the web.

JAM

[baginwal]

Thanks Jam!

[Hookedup]

Ugly Stick model BWD 1101 9ft

[baginwal]

Hookedup,

I just purchased this rod to run my copper wire setup based on Tom's (ATomik) recommendation.

Have you used this with leadcore?