Quote Originally Posted by Harsh Reality View Post
Okay guys, I've been watching the lead core discussion on the other thread. I'm new to this and have two lead core rods I run. Both are spooled fully with 10 color lead and 30 feet of mono leader... the way they were when I got them. From what I have read, it seems others spool up the reel with braid or mono backer, then 2 to 7 colors of lead core, then a leader. Can you run them either way, or should I be changing my set ups to the second method? Not sure how you know how much backer to let out with your lead when you're running and not sure what they mean by better action on their set ups? Any help is appreciated.
I purchased a few leadcore setups from Fishkiller. He puts backer on - I'm sure hell respond to how much he does - I'm not sure. Then he puts the leadcore. weather it be 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, & 10 color. I He then puts 75 ft of leader material. I have 2,5,7 & 10 color. I have been using the 2,5 & 7 color. I usually put the leadcore out then 5 passes of the reel or approx. 50 ft. It's been working for me.