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  Fishing for walleye with a lead core line allows the angler to present bait at a variety of depths. This method doesn't require the use of weights and is used for its simplistic setup. A number of tips and techniques can be utilized to gain better angling success when using a lead core line. These tips are quick and easy adjustments that can be made on the water or the night before.
  
  

Colored Line

• Segmenting the lead core line into various colors gives anglers a clear visual indicator of bait depth when trolling. Up to four colors can be used, each 10 yards in length. When trolling for walleye, anglers can quickly change depths depending on color choice. This setup allows for quick duplication of depth with an adjacent rod when walleye have been detected. Because walleye feed at different depths throughout the day, it is necessary to continually adjust presentation depths. Adjusting for this difference is necessary for precise fishing.
  
  

Reel Selection

• Lead core lines have a wider diameter then monofilament lines, requiring larger reel spools. Choosing a reel with a higher line capacity allows for an increased backing and lead core line setup. The more line that is available on a reel spool, the more an angler can play a fish and adjust his boat during a snag. Walleye are large fish that are capable of making long runs, and require ample line to do so. A smooth drag system will decrease line breaks when using lead core lines. Because lead core lines don't have the same flex as monofilament lines, smooth drag systems are often utilized to compensate for this loss.
  
  

Various Rod Lengths

• Using different rod lengths when fishing with lead core lines can increase the chances of hooking a walleye. Walleye feed at various depths and along a multitude of structures throughout the day. By placing shorter rods near the back of the boat and longer rods near the front, this behavior is compensated for. This setup will decrease tangles between lead core lines while varying the depth of presentation. When fishing along a bank or underwater shoal, move all rods to the adjacent boat side. Varied rod lengths will cover more depths and increase the chances of a walleye strike.