This kit includes 30’ of LC-13 lead core line, 4 leader loops, and instructions.

My recommendation for maximum depth is to put a loop on each end of the full length LC-13. If you want a shallow option, cut 3’ to 6’ off the LC-13 and add loops to the cut ends. This will give you a shallow and deeper option.

This is my fly rod down rigger trolling line: 100+ yards of braid backing, loop to loop connected to LC-13, followed by a leader of 10 to 30 feet. Down rigger clips do not hold braid well. The clips firmly grab the leader loop material. I attach the clip to the joint between the braid backing and the LC-13. The line from the surface to the clip is the thin braid backing which has minimal water resistance and does not overload a 5 or 6 weight fly rod. When a fish strikes, there will be slack to take up. Accelerating the boat is the quickest way to take up this slack.

When assembling this line, adding leader loops, use a hair dryer rather than a flame to reduce the “Heat Shrink Tubing”. A flame can damage and weaken the nylon braid of the leader loop. As tension is put on the leader loop, it grips the LC-13 tighter as more tension is applied. This is not the case if the entire leader loop is glued to the LC-13.