Today we're trolling for salmon in Lake Ontario: one lead core line, one planer board, and one jet diver. We're using the American Smelt and a Viper Spoon with an artificial plastic, and running them ...

Trolling crankbaits on lead core line is one of the most effective ways of putting a limit of walleyes in the boat on some waters.

LEAD CORE LINE: Well known for its effectiveness in open-water fishing, such as on the Saginaw Bay, lead core line can be a winner on rivers also, as expert Mark Martin showed recently.

The lead ban would not apply to larger sinkers, weights or jigs heavier than an ounce, or to lead core fishing line, larger bottom bouncers, spoons or other tackle.

The lead ban would not apply to larger sinkers, weights or jigs heavier than an ounce, or to lead core fishing line, larger bottom bouncers, spoons or other tackle.