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Do you like to run 32 lb or 45 lb coppers?

I run 45 lb copper but have to respool one of my copper reels because I had a nasty tangle. The 32 lb copper runs almost as deep as the 45 lb copper according to Blood Run Tackle’s depth chart and is supposed to be a little more user friendly. Now I’m entertaining the thought of switching over to 32 lbs copper on my reels. 

I think most guys are probably using 45 lb copper but I could be wrong. Is anybody using 32 lb copper and having good results from it?

45 but I use weighted steel. Smoother than copper no memory or twists. Terminal end with crimp kit from torpedo.

I run 32 and just use weights ahead of it if I need to get it deeper later in the season. 

Ditto on the 32#

Ditto on the weighted steel. Actually, Precision Trolling Data tested weighted steel and it doesn't perform as "advertised" but it's SO much easier to use, I really don't care.  I'll add a snap weight. Neither copper/leadcore or steel really hit the depths when trolling above 2.2 mph or when putting a flasher or dodger on the end. 

 

Weighted steel, much easier than copper and seems to make a fish on 300' actually like fighting a fish and not reelling an cable.