How to Tie Leaded Fishing Line to a Leader

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Spooling out lead-core essentially means casting a segmented line so you can more easily identify the various lengths along your line. The lead-core line fits between two lengths of monofilament line and makes it easy for you to monitor lure speed and pinpoint at what depth a lure is fishing. You can fish shallow (approximately 10 to 15 feet) and deep waters using the lead core technique, which is also known as "segmented lead core."

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Lead core
Monofilament line
Fishing line cutter

Step 1

Open the braided outer shell of the lead core line.

Step 2

Cut away 6 inches of the line's lead wire core.

Step 3

Pass the tag end of a monofilament line inside the braided outer shell of the lead-core line. Push the monofilament line forward until it joins with the lead core.

Step 4

Secure the monofilament core and braided outer shell together. Tie three overhand knots along the newly joined 6 inches of line.

Step 5

Close up the knot. Cut uneven and loose strands.

Tips & Warnings

Lead-core line stems make it easy for you to fish a lure deep.

Don't let out too much line. You don't want your lead-core line flapping along the bottom.

Resources

Article Written By Charlie Gaston

Charlie Gaston has written numerous instructional articles on topics ranging from business to communications and estate planning. Gaston holds a bachelor's degree in international business and a master's degree in communications. She is fluent in Spanish and has extensive travel experience.

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