Thanks Popeye...I was at 2.5 - 3 mpg so that may equate because the spoons are 1/2 oz. I have doubled up on the swivels...I have read about using chain swivels. Do you use them...if so can you tell me the size I need for running the Dipsey rig with spoons.

Also...I really heaved on the rod to get the trigger to trip so I could pull the rig up without having to kill myself fighting it to the surface with the Dispsey still cocked.
To no avail...the mono just stretches too much at those depths I suppose and I don't want to go to braid or lead right now. I have read to set the triggers to 3lbs...can you give me a tip on setting the triggers...

Again...my thanks to your replying...You fellows know what you are doing whereas I am nothing more than a starting doofus...but if it weren't for folks like you...we would all get discouraged and just go away.

Thanks

Fred