Lead for Plunking

[Corkie Monster]

Getting geared up for plunking. I would like to know what weights, (8oz,10oz, etc.)and should I get Bank or Pyramid type lead. I plan on fishing both CR and Willy rivers in various areas.

Thanks Abunch
CM

[ 02-11-2004, 06:10 PM: Message edited by: Corkie Monster ]

[rob allen]

CM it's good to be stocked up with an assortment of various leads.. I recommend having some of each 4-10 Oz Pyramid sinkers for the sand and bank sinkers for the rocks..

[Corkie Monster]

Thanks, What about lead for Bonniville area? I herd people using 16 to 20oz of lead. Is this true? Also would Bonniville be a rocky area? And Clackamet/Meldrom sandy or rocky?


Thanks
CM

[Fshklr]

Bonne is very rocky. some places guys use 16oz's
When I fish gators there I use 8oz bank sinkers(large teardrop) with 2- 1 1/4" Concrete nails driven into it..you will lose the lead but you will retain your gear.

Use 65# tough line for mainline, 30#leader and 20# for leadline.

[ 02-11-2004, 08:19 PM: Message edited by: Fshklr ]

[Corkie Monster]

Thanks

[Uglygreen]

I would disagree on using the tuff line for plunking at Bonneville - mono works better cause of the crowded conditions, the higher abrasion resistance, and the better stretch mono has.

UG