braided line for dipsys

[howhilton]

Can anyone give me any information on using braid over 7 strand on dipsy rods? Such as what lb braid to use, how deep will it troll, or any heipful information.

[Priority1]

Can anyone give me any information on using braid over 7 strand on dipsy rods? Such as what lb braid to use, how deep will it troll, or any heipful information.

Use at least 30# braid and even 50#. The heavier lines are better at repelling the sea fleas. As far as how deep there are a lot of variables. Speed, Diver setting, size of diver, and currents. You can go by the diver charts but it's still and educated guess. I used to have a LJ dipsy chart. I'll see if I can dig it up.

Bob, A warm welcome to the GLF site. There are a lot of people here willing to help.

[flyman013]

First off, welcome to GLF Bob!

Not to hijack the thread, but on the note of braid with dipseys, can you get away with not using a roller rod if you use braided line?

[killerbe20]

no roller needed for braid

[Nailer]

Welcome Bob. 40 pound is good.

Try this.

Or it's download #12 at this site.

[Daybreak]

I run 40lb. Braid for Slide Divers (Power Pro) and love it. Honestly, I dont own a Braid Dipsy Diver rod anymore. If a Dipsy goes in, its on Wire line.

[jimbobber]

I have run fire line for years and last year i had to replace those reels and was talked into using braid(power pro) and found i did not like it,I had several break offs, I dont remember what pound it was but anytime it touched anything else it seemed to part ways.I have never had fire line break even when tangled with wire. Just my experience with braid.