7/28 Walleye

[captainshotgun]

Tony it really sounds like should go out with someone that will teach you how to run the different gear. I predict you wont catch any fish & wont have much fun unless you like to untangle fishing line if you dont.

[itsbob]

Its a rubber tube that is 8" long with a swivel on both ends.It acts like a shock absorber if a big fish like a steelhead hits it.You attach snubber to back of dipsey then leader on the snubber swivel.The spoon and leader have so little resistance that the dipsey can spin when letting line out.We used to have that problem till I put snubbers on my dipsey.The snubber has enough weight to pull that dipsey back and to keep from spinning.But keep that clicker on when letting out line anyway.

[rkfet]

The jets are similar to dipsies. Same concept. You need something to get your lures to the right depth.

[TonyC10]

I jusy noticed that people talk about the settings and line out. All of them come with the settings? And is it easier to run boards on those

[itsbob]

I would buy 2 dipsey and run them with spoons initially.Use a 7ft leader and have rod holder tilted down so rod almost parallel with water.Braided line works best but mono works too.Ive run mono many times and do not run into problems.Buy a 8' snubber for your dipsey too.That will help with the dipsey not spin when you let it out slowly with the clicker on.

[Budman118]

Yes you are correct about the snap weights. Dipsy divers come in four sizes:
000 is 3.25 inches and runs about 35 feet
001 is 4.125 inches and runs about 50 feet
003 is 4.875 inches and runs about 100 feet with o-ring
030 is 2.25 inches and runs about 20 feet
Now obviously they will run at different depths based on the line you let out. These figures are right from Luhr Jensen. Those depths are basically their optimum range. Each one comes with a dive curve in the package. I run the 4.125 inchers for trolling walleye. So basically you want to use the dipsy size for the depth your fishing so you don’t have to leave out a ton of line to get to your target depth. With the 4.125 inchers I have run as deep as 62 feet.

[TonyC10]

How far do you set the dipsey above the spoon?

[blackh2odog]

How far do you set the dipsey above the spoon?

I use 6 foot leaders on my TruTrips and Dipsey.

[itsbob]

I would get the size #1 dipsey with the rings in black color.Make two 7ft leaders.I make mine with 20lb test Seaguar fluorocarbon line with swivel on one end and clip on other.Swivel to dipsey clip to spoon.There are instructions and a depth chart in the dipsey you buy.We use stinger scorpion spoons,but most spoons will catch.Purple color has been working best lately and target 5-8ft off the bottom using that chart in package.I would start with a 3 setting.So on bottom of dipsey,loosen that screw and line that arrow up with R 3 and tighten up screw then on other go L 3.Keep that Phillips screwdriver in your pocket because the screw on the top of dipsey controls the tension to that metal arm.That tension has to be tight enough to keep that arm locked going the speed you are trolling...2.5mph now....and with boat rocking but light enough to unlock if a fish grabs your lure.I'm adjusting tension on mine all the time as conditions change or screw just moves on own.So the 3R setting goes on starboard and 3L goes to port.I like running mine in increments of 5 so the one side of boat is a 60 and the other side a 55.If get no bites move one up 5 to a 50 and the other down 5 to a 65.Keep moving one up and one down every 15min till starts catching.You also have to pull up every 15min to see if a short,junk or a keeper on the line.We have good fish on all the time that we can not see by action on rod tip.
Let dipsey out slow with clicker.I would definitely buy an 8' snubber to dipsey to help dipsey from rotating when putting out.If dipsey rotates the line will prevent lever from releasing and a fish could get away and you would have to bring in dipsey pulling hard.Try and keep rod parallel to water when sitting in rodholder.It helps with depth control and seeing fish bites.

[blackh2odog]

I was going to purchase the round divers. Is there a difference between the two. I found the settings and depth chart for them

TruTrip divers run straight back and float when boat is not moving. Dipseys are weigthed and will sink when boat slows.

The dipsey can be set to dive directly behind boat or it can be adjusted to run off to the side to increase the spread of your rods.

They take some practice to set to avoid wrapping the release. Just release the dipsey under pressure sonit is always pulling. Do not let it oit fast, this creates undesired issues.