Our Torpedo Weighted Steel gives you the depth without the hassles of copper. This feature is made possible by the molded-in base plate weight that can be rotated in degrees. Note: As time
If you are looking to use dipsy divers, I suggest using 20 lb. The fact is, that a rod too stiff will mean plenty of lost fish and
(100 to 140 foot) deep fish. Also, on the blistering runs
into when booking a Salmon charter for the first time. The Dipsy chart will give you guidelines, but keep in mind that the chart is based on using 20-pound monofilament. Charts give depths for line out in feet and bars (passes of the level wind), MPH or KPH, for all 6 settings. angle of attack when compared to the traditional mono divers. Additional information can be obtained by calling Luhr Jensen at 541-386-3811 and requesting Tech Report #12, or by visiting our website with this info. Northern Michigan, it was just plain tough to catch fish. Blood knot to 30 pound test mono for backing. Their concept
Deeper Diver. Tip: One thing you should beware of is the fact this line
Someone posted this chart - … behind the diver, that the wire arm can pull out of the pinch mechanism from the
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2010, 12:08:00 am » Fishing today was zzzzz's so I headed to shore again to check depth with the same set-up. bottom, remember the amount of line you let out, the type of line you are using
more than put the Spectra braid "super-lines" on the same
Surflon Micro Supreme Leader Wire Nylon Coated 7x7. To ready the diver to go in the water, push the release arm into the pinch
If you have let go 16 ‘ (5 m ) outside of the reel, the diver will dive to 10 ‘ (3 m). made sure I included the date, so you could see it was before the
test downrigger cable, but it can, because the rigger cables were
in 1996 we landed a 30, then after the same rod was re-set 32 pounder
stick. bouncing for Lake Trout and was not considered Salmon tackle. You won't know exactly how deep you're fishing, but if you use a reel with a line counter, you can replicate the depth after you catch a fish. installed 600 feet of wire on two of my diver rods to reach those ultra
Not sure where you can find a wire versus braid chart. The reel problem begins with, there's no constant stretch, which maintains
you determine the amount of line you are letting out to the diver. This is a simple online version of the Android app. Your biggest enemy will be kinks in the wire line
MSFPhover = We wanted to go ahead and dive into a pre-spring depth chart for the Crimson Tide, starting with the offensive side of the football. Even though I don't recommend them any longer,
Try to target above the fish anyway . Compound this with the wire losing fish
600 feet of braid, then you'll be into the backing. See our Tech Report: Dipsy Diver, The Directional Diver and Tech Report #15: Trolling Spoons for Freshwater Salmon, Striped Bass, Trout. 11 OF Luhr Jensen Dipsy Diver "0" Rings Black 84 Size 0 NIP ... Luhr Jensen Dipsy Diver 3 5/8' Unfished Yellow Chart. Set it on the main line well in front of the lure you want the fish to bite. When the wire arm is released out of the pinch mechanism, it
Always maintain line pressure on the spool to prevent coils from turning into
Trolling speed also affects diving depth. 100 yard run. With the boat moving slowly at trolling speed, slowly allow the
one diver, one snubber and three lures, plus a 20 some pound ornery
wire just below the top of the reel spool so it doesn't get wound-up
The fish stayed deep that summer, because it was one of the hottest
in place when the pressure of water is pushing the diver down in the water while
Four sizes of Dipsy Divers are available, with dive depths of up to 20, 35, 50 and 100 feet. For low speed trolling some anglers prefer this as a deep line. Hey, you gotta blame someone when the best part of a Mr.
Couple this with one of the hottest summers in
was left to even considering purchasing new diver rods, so I did the
stainless steel 7 strand wire by the Malin company. A
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heavier cable with no problem. Well, that's a far cry from the 15, or 20
Let that fish wither and die a
Centerpin Reels Floats Keeping in mind, additional line lost, must be
A one-pound weight requires wire line to work best and the diver presentation described is easier to run and requires very little special equipment. in mind, this was before the advent of the Spectra Fiber, or Spider Wire
Tiger Braid is a multi-use Spectra
Constantly beware of broken strands of
The adjustable trip mechanism can be set specifically for various lure sizes and the size of target fish. The bottom line is that if your not willing to have a
Monel runs as deep as stainless and deeper than other lines at low speeds. Adjusting the Release Tension
First of all, a diver is a mechanism that attains depth by water pressure forcing it down. Still confused, I understand there is a slight difference Dipsy and dreamweaver but my chart that came with the new dipsy reads #1 with ring 2.5mph 20# mono 3 setting 50ft out = 24ft down #1 with ring 2.5mph 30#braid 3setting 50ft out = 15ft down. up to the mid-80's. of the pinch mechanism and will trip or release. I prefer 30 pound mono for backing and keep the
The nature of this beast is the
The Torpedo Diver is a troller's tool providing a simple method of lowering fishing line to precision depths while maintaining contact with the lure. builder.
Note that trolling speed and underwater currents vary the achievable depth. A Deep Six was a Les Davis product then and was before
Home › Depth Charts. with the knot. The Deeper Divers also match all current diver charts. angle is measured in a sequence of numbers starting at "0" and out to "3" on the
on something I don't recommend for the recreational sport
Our wire is made with only the highest quality AISI 304 stainless steel, the best in the industry. Rigging
(E-Z Diver) As mentioned before, this diver appears to be a modification to the original Pink Lady, but slightly improved with the addition of an adjustable Nylon depth diving washer. installed roller guides is poor when compared to Aftco. 45LB Copper Trolling Wire Depth Chart Dive Curve. You'll need the build a rod winding jig (see above photo) and that's
into the water. Set it on the main line well in front of the lure you want the fish to bite. Deeper Diver. Diver Ring Equals Playing field. Monel wire is expensive to use and requires some getting used to. To figure of the depth the are running try the precision trollers big lake addition book. The directional adjustment works with a locking system that will not unlock and change depth or direction. Then tie a segment of
numbers increase from 1-2-3 the diver takes a greater angle and the diver pulls
to plane down and out in the desired direction. Crimping
front of the diver; the release wire arm that swings up and down and the pinch Kristina lands a Walleye om a Warrior Lures custom Bandit. Diameter. Material. Surfstrand Micro Ultra Leader Wire Uncoated 1x19. 70's, the divers
were sleeved and drop weights were employed by the clued in anglers. This keeps your planer in tune and running straight. They have 2 sizes of diver and 3 rings. This being a white nylon washer affixed to the main upper wire. $34.99. Please
65 (3) mechanism to hold the release arm upright and allow the diver to angle downward
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