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Offline Sunnydaze68

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Line size for downrigger rod?
« on: April 28, 2020, 07:17:51 pm »
Just wondering what pound test is everyone using on downrigger rods?  Using fluorocarbon leader or just straight mono?
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Offline Valley Tackle co

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Re: Line size for downrigger rod?
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2020, 07:33:55 pm »
I run straight mono .. I use Triline XT 15-20 lb test
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Offline Krawler

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Re: Line size for downrigger rod?
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2020, 09:59:22 pm »
Valley tackle has it right.
I like 20 when running flashers and meat with 25lb fluoro from flasher to meat
14-17 on my lighter action rods for spoons.
Trilene is great   

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Offline Grandpa Jim

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Re: Line size for downrigger rod?
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2020, 09:02:15 am »
I have used 15 pound test Maxima Ultra Green monofilament when running spoons or plugs on Georgian Bay for many years. Maxima was always the go-to mono for the majority of charter boat operators on Lake Ontario and out of Owen Sound. Krawler's advice on line weight when employing flashers and meat rigs is right on (as usual).
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Offline BillM

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Re: Line size for downrigger rod?
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2020, 09:01:40 pm »
30lb Trilene big game for Lake O, 15lb Big Game for everywhere else.
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