The Redesigned "TOP-LINE" trolling line.
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Based on the fly trolling lines developed in the 1980's at Eagle Lake CA by Jay Fair, my lines have been upgraded, replacing fly line backing with thinner braided line to increase backing length without needing a larger reel. The bulk of the line is a “Jim Teeny” 100 foot long "Floating - Shooting" line (diameter .029”). The sinking portion of the line is 1/2 color (approximately 15') of 18# lead-core between the floating line and the leader. I have also changed to a two step leader, 20' of 10# connected to 5' of 8# leader with a mini #14 stainless steel swivel. The 8# mono terminates with a small hook clip to quickly change through fly colors. Note: The half color of lead-core can be cut down for a shallower presentation.
NOTE: This line is designed to fit a reel that holds 255 yards of 17# mono.