Thoughts on Dipsy Rods

[Rockin' Randy]

I'm looking at replacing two mismatched dipsy rods. Right now I have one 10' and one 8' Browning probably 20 years old. Is the rule of thumb for dipsys the same as downrigger rods -  you can go cheap on rods and spend more on reels? Or is there merit to spending more on a dipsy rod? I've been out of this type of fishing for a bit. Got back into it last year. This year I went to braid, not sure the Browning Silflax even has the proper guides. Was looking at Okuma classic glt dipsy rods in either 10' or 10-1/2' because of price ($38). Not sure if Ugly Stik makes one or how their action is for this application.

[Quebecfisherman]

Daiwa wilderness they were the cheapest but I gave them a try this year and they work awesome for the price


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[FBD]

The ugly stik diver rods are absolute pool sticks.  Not much action at all.

[ThreeDogsDown]

Daiwa wilderness they were the cheapest but I gave them a try this year and they work awesome for the price


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This. FishUSA had a sale last year-buy 2 at 20$ each, get one more free. Great deal. They have been great rods for cheap.


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