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In this video from Tangled Tackle Fishing Chris talks about how to spool your reel with lead core.  This is a great video because it covers how to figure out the ratio of backer to lead core and leader you can put on your reel.   Chris also does a great job of explaining all the knots he ties in the video and the products he’s using.

Key takeaways:

  • Types of knots mentioned: 
    • Double overhand knot
    • Willis knot
    • Double Uni knot
    • Palomar knot
  • Fishing reel line capacity calculator
  • Uses Willis knot for standard lead core
  • Uses Double Uni know for micro lead core
  • Tricks for the Willis knot:
    • cut mono/leader at an angle
    • remove any burrs from mono to feed into sheath of lead core 

Products mentioned: 

  • Okuma Convector CV 55 L Reels
  • Okuma CLR Rods
  • Woodstock Leadcore
  • Suffix Superior Mono – Smoke 

If you find this video helpful, be sure to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to Tangled Tackle Fishing’s YouTube channel.   This is one of the better channels I’ve found on fishing for salmon on the Great Lakes. 

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