UVR trolling/leadcore

Hey all,

I have been wanting to go up to UVR for some time now since it is only 90 minutes from my location. Since UVR is relatively close I would like to start getting some experience fishing up there. Just in case the trout aren't running deep for jigging I was considering the lead core set up for trolling since I do not have a down-rigger. I will be using a tarpon 140, if I am actively paddling will I be going fast enough for my lure to reach depth? I was reading that the trolling speed needs to be around 2mph. If lead core is not the way to go, what would be another option to troll at depth without a down-rigger? What are some good recommendations for lures to use while trolling? Any and all feedback will be much appreciated. Thank you!

With a Tarpon 140 you will probably have to make an effort to keep from going faster than 2mph. I've never used leadcore, but I would think the slower you go the deeper it will go. Faster speed pushes harder on the lure and line making it rise up higher as the angles increases. There are also big mackinaw to fish for there. Before you spend money, check into getting a Scotty Lake Troller. I assume your Tarpon has a slide trax, that's how I mounted mine.

With a Tarpon 140 you will probably have to make an effort to keep from going faster than 2mph. I've never used leadcore, but I would think the slower you go the deeper it will go. Faster speed pushes harder on the lure and line making it rise up higher as the angles increases. There are also big mackinaw to fish for there. Before you spend money, check into getting a Scotty Lake Troller. I assume your Tarpon has a slide trax, that's how I mounted mine.

Oh ok. No I do not have the side tracks. My Tarpon 140 is a 2007 I believe and I need to measure the dimensions to see if its possible to even add a down rigger.

With a Tarpon 140 you will probably have to make an effort to keep from going faster than 2mph. I've never used leadcore, but I would think the slower you go the deeper it will go. Faster speed pushes harder on the lure and line making it rise up higher as the angles increases. There are also big mackinaw to fish for there. Before you spend money, check into getting a Scotty Lake Troller. I assume your Tarpon has a slide trax, that's how I mounted mine.

Oh ok. No I do not have the side tracks. My Tarpon 140 is a 2007 I believe and I need to measure the dimensions to see if its possible to even add a down rigger.

You can. I had one on my 06 Tarpon 160. Mounted it just behind the seat to the right so it would not interfere with my paddle stroke. Next to the rear hatch outboard side.

Sweet! Ill look into getting the down rigger installed. That should work well with the scotty rod holder that is already installed in the center console. I don't think it will affect the paddle stroke since the rod tip would be off the right side?

Sweet! Ill look into getting the down rigger installed. That should work well with the scotty rod holder that is already installed in the center console. I don't think it will affect the paddle stroke since the rod tip would be off the right side?

With the blowback of the line while you are moving the line may be in the way of your stroke. Only one way to find out though.

Banana weights are also an option. There are videos on YouTube on how to calculate the depth based on line length and weight.

You can just use a deep 6 or dipsy diver. I'd do that over throwing a down rigger on the boat. You can also just use a lead ball on a piece of paracord instead of down rigger.