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Lead core

Does anyoine know who makes the lead core for Cabelas, I have no issues with it but it does seem to be a tad different than previous years, so they might have changed vendors ??? I wonder if it's Suffix, I think it used to be Mason ???

Big John

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I'm thinking either Suffix or Cortland. They show both those brands on their website. I think you're right about the old stuff being Mason. I never had any issues with the old Cabelas leadcore. It was quality stuff.

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Tom (from Michigan)
I'm thinking either Suffix or Cortland. They show both those brands on their website. I think you're right about the old stuff being Mason. I never had any issues with the old Cabelas leadcore. It was quality stuff.


I asked that question based on our conversation the other day Tom. Maybe next time one of us Fishlakewinni guys (or gals) order some from Cabelas we can ask.

I have a feeling it might be Cortland as it is a little hard to strip back at times, something Cortland was famous for. But in either case, I have had no issues with it at all.

Big John

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I want to say it looks a little thinner than the old Cabelas lead core. Could be my imagination though? If it's Cortland, it should be fine. I just prefer the lead to be covered by a dacron sheath, not vinyl.

I've heard the Woodstock brand stinks. Anyone try that?

Re: Lead core

It used to be made by gudebrod, now it is made by woodstock. Buy Western Filament Lead Core. It is made with 99.9% pure lead, it is softer so your lead does not poke through the outer core and the colors don't fade.

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tackleman
It used to be made by gudebrod, now it is made by woodstock. Buy Western Filament Lead Core. It is made with 99.9% pure lead, it is softer so your lead does not poke through the outer core and the colors don't fade.


Those were the biggest problem I had with the Cortland, but they have changed things and nice colors, love it but pricey, in a pinch it's my favorite now.

Thanks,

Big John