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 Feb 8th, 2016 by OutdoorsFIRST  221

Modified Dec 1st, 2018 at 1:04 PM

TADPOLES AND LEAD CORE
Combining the use of a diving Tadpole with a
sinking line like lead core is a great way to increase the diving depth
of these trolling sinkers while targeting species that routinely hang
out 40 to 60 feet below the surface. The best way to rig up a lead core/
Tadpole combination is to designate a reel to be equipped with either 5
or 10 colors of lead core line, suitable amounts of backing material
and 30-50 feet of leader material.
Start by spooling on a
monofilament backing material. For walleye and other smaller species
10-15 pound test line is ideal for backing. For trout and salmon a
backing of 20-25 pound test is recommended. Follow up by tying the
backing material to either 18 or 27 pound test lead core line. For
walleye trolling 18 pound test lead core is adequate. For trout and
salmon select 27 pound test lead core line.
Spool on either five
colors (165 feet) of lead core line or 10 colors (330 feet) and then add
a 30-50 foot fluorocarbon leader. For walleye fishing 15-17 pound test
fluo- rocarbon leader is ideal. For trout and salmon fishing 20-25 pound
test fluorocarbon
leader is recommended.
At the terminal end
add a No. 1 or No. 2 Tadpole diver with a four to six foot leader
attached to the back and finish the rig with the lure or harness of your
choice.
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