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Blank for trolling copper wire
Posted by:
Mike Canavan
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Date: July 18, 2005 01:48PM
Looking for a trolling rod that can handle twisted copper wire for lake trout fishing in the NY Finger Lakes. I currently use the wire with a victrola but lose a lot of bigger fish when fishing by hand (no "give"). I'm probably going to spool up the copper on a Penn #49 or similar reel. Thinking of a 6 - 7' blank, moderate action, with a roller tip. Thanks in advance - any suggestions are very appreciated! Mike Re: Blank for trolling copper wire
Posted by:
Jim Gross
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Date: July 20, 2005 02:59AM
What type of copper wire are you using? I'am interested in this type of fishing.
thank you Re: Blank for trolling copper wire
Posted by:
Mike Canavan
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Date: July 20, 2005 05:06PM
Jim,
I'm using twisted copper sold at local bait shops near the finger lakes (Watkins Glen, Ithaca, etc.) I think that they're 300yd spools, 40# test or so, for about $15. I'm on Cayuga. Pulling up a big laker by hand with copper wire (spooled up on a victrola) is a blast, although we lose a lot of bigger fish since the only "flex" is in my arm! I thought I would try to spool the copper up on a Penn reel and use a rod with roller guides. Feel free to email if you have any other questions. Mike Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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