Trolling rod line weight

[Tyler2745]

Im new to trolling for salmon/trout this year, im just wondering what lb test i should run on my trolling rods. Right now i have 20lb clear flourocarbon. Can the fish see my line?

[greenboatluke]

If you read previous threads, you’ll find a lot of members use 30lbs mono on there rigger rods for salmon. It helps to keep the fleas off when they get bad. Use a fluoro leader off the mainline. No need to spool fluoro on the entire reel (although it’ll work, it’s just more expensive). I use 17-20lbs fluoro for leaders for salmon. So to answer your initial question, you should be fine. You could always tie on a lighter leader if the fish get finicky.

 

 

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[Wise77]

I always have 30lb mono on my rigger lines. If I'm targeting trout then I run a thinner fluorocarbon leader. I have had a lot of problems with salmon breaking off thinner lines so I don't normally put a leader on for salmon and I haven't had any issues with catch ratio.

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