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Dipsy Diver Braid Pound Test
FishyMeister:
Hey all,
I am wondering what pound test braided line folks use for dipsy divers. I am planning on fishing one for the first time this summer. I was thinking 15lb test braid (and 10lb flouro for the leader) would probably be safe but am willing to run 20lb if need be. Seems like the great lakes guys use anywhere from 30 to 60lb braid. That seems overkill for salmon and trout in Maine to me. Any thoughts?
I am planning on picking up a Daiwa great lakes trolling rod for the diver. They have a medium power, moderate action model available that I have been looking at. Looks like most people use a medium heavy rod since the diver creates so much drag. That seems like overkill for Maine lake trout and salmon as well. Medium may be a little light for a diver but as long as it won't break I am willing to use it in order to have a more fun fight than I would with a medium heavy. Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
gotagetm:
I use 30# power pro directly to dipsey and floral carbon leader 14,# in lake erie NY
Mac Attack:
--- Quote from: gotagetm on Feb 11, 2024, 10:19 PM ---I use 30# power pro directly to dipsey and floral carbon leader 14,# in lake erie NY
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I pretty much used the same.
Some might have had 25# braid.
My floro leader was always 12-14#
Same setup worked for spring browns and coho in Lake Ontario too.
fishinjohn:
I'll echo the posts prior!!
30# power pro with fluorocarbon leader..
Personally I would stick with a dipsy rod You'll find the spine in a dipsy rod is a little better and it's needed!! I'm sure a regular medium action rod would work just fine but there is Alot of CONSTANT drag on the rod for hours and hours.. I had some old rods I just r replaced last year and they had a permanent bend on them from all the years of pulling dipsys.
Okuma dipsy rod is only $48 on Amazon and worth it imo
Mac Attack:
--- Quote from: fishinjohn on Feb 12, 2024, 05:24 AM ---
Personally I would stick with a dipsy rod You'll find the spine in a dipsy rod is a little better and it's needed!! I'm sure a regular medium action rod would work just fine but there is Alot of CONSTANT drag on the rod for hours and hours.. I had some old rods I just r replaced last year and they had a permanent bend on them from all the years of pulling dipsys.
Okuma dipsy rod is only $48 on Amazon and worth it imo
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Great advice!
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