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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rigged Trolling Reel?

The Rigged Trolling Reel is a complete hybrid leadcore system that arrives pre-spooled and ready to fish. Each reel is wound with a mono base, braid backing, three colors of 18-pound leadcore, and a fluorocarbon leader, the same configuration serious trout and salmon trollers use to reach depth without a downrigger.

What is a hybrid leadcore system?

The hybrid system combines the sensitivity and stretch of mono at the connection point with the precise, repeatable depth control of leadcore. You get the best of both in one fully rigged setup. Counting leadcore colors as you let line out gives you consistent, repeatable depth on every pass.

Do I need a downrigger with this reel?

No. The three colors of 18-pound leadcore let you reach precise trolling depths without a downrigger. Let out leadcore by the color to dial in how deep your lure runs, then repeat that count to return to the strike zone. It removes barriers between purchase and your first troll.

What comes pre-spooled on the reel?

Each reel ships wound with a mono base, braid backing, three colors of 18-pound leadcore, and a fluorocarbon leader. That is the identical layered configuration serious trollers build by hand, done for you out of the box, so you can tie on a lure and start fishing immediately.

What rod pairs with this reel?

Pair it with Cal's Leadcore Trolling Rod for a complete lead core rod and reel combo ready to fish. The rod is built to load leadcore line and protect light leaders on the strike. Together they give you a matched trolling system for reaching trout and salmon at depth.