Leads off the down rigger ball

[Ryno23]

Just curious what kind of leads to run off from the ball when fishing top 40 water column depth.

[bandrus1]

spoons?

 

i do 80-100

[tove12345]

I have been told a basic rule of thumb is the 100 ft. rule. Ball down 30ft.....lure back 70ft.....ball down 80ft....lure back 20ft.This is just a broad generalization.lots of variables come into play.hope that helps.I ron flasher fly combos 8-10 feet off the ball from 60ft. down.

[BAZOOKAJOE]

If the fish are active you can do 20-40. I was running 15 down 20 back and 20 down 30 back all spring for chinooks.

[ben schroo]

For what its worth, last weekend we had a steelie take an Orange crush on a free slider on a 25 foot rigger.  I could easily see the spoon, the slider leader was maybe 6 foot. 

[BAZOOKAJOE]

For Browns a longer lead could be better.

[tech2526]

For what its worth, last weekend we had a steelie take an Orange crush on a free slider on a 25 foot rigger. I could easily see the spoon, the slider leader was maybe 6 foot.

What kind on motor do you use?... A kicker or your main motor. I ask Because i wonder if noise plays a factor

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[ben schroo]

What kind on motor do you use?... A kicker or your main motor. I ask Because i wonder if noise plays a factor

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75 merc 4 stroke

[Ryno23]

Thanks for the info guys.

[Jammer]

Depends on time of day, light and how aggressive the fish are.

First or last light, aggressive bite, go shorter.

Mid day, high sun, go longer for stealth.

JAM

[Tim Bromund]

I seldom run longer than a 15' lead off the rigger, regardless of depth.

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[The Scottsman]

Depends on water clarity, calmness, cloudy day, sunny day, fish interest and currents.(down) You need to experiment  and keep a mental note on condition's or a log book.

On choppy days with cloudy water I rarely run my spoons longer then 20 feet from the ball regardless of depth. Don't be afraid to change this up when "The bite shuts off" sometimes longer or shorter leads make the difference.

Edited July 22, 2015 by The Scottsman

[Ryno23]

Thanks for the info guys.