Leadcore weight

[m089221]

What does everyone use for leadcore weighted line.  I'm looking to start fishing with the stuff but notice it comes in 12, 15, 18 lb and beyond weight.  This isn't the pound test is it?  Thanks

[lachsforelle]

Yea, its the # test.

I fish 18# with a 15# leader, primarily on Erie but get in a few LO trips a year.  It serves me well and I can only think of 2 breakoffs in the last decade.  And those break offs were my fault.

[SusanJames]

I used 18Lb. No problem with breakoffs. With good drags and the right rods 18 is sufficient and you can get away with smaller  (20 or 30 size) reels.

[Yankee Troller]

I would say for Salmon fishing 27lb is the most common size. We use FishUSA Stealthcore and have had great luck with its durability. Walleye guys seem to prefer the 18lb.