7’6” or 7’ rod for wire? Not roller.

[BRsnow]

I have some twili tips, looking for 7-7’6” foot rods for wire diver. Will the aluminum oxide rings on standard talora rods work? Or TDR with same guides? If not any suggestions would be great. Thanks.

[whaler1]

Way too short in my opinion. 
 

Edited April 23 by whaler1

[BRsnow]

45 minutes ago, whaler1 said:

Way too short in my opinion. 
 

I have no need to overcompensate . 7 foot has been fine with braid.

[13owhunter]

Standard rings with a twilly tip will work fine.  I would be concerned that a shorter rod doesnt have enough forgiveness for a diver especially a large one.  Big advantage in running a longer leader with a longer rod as well as working fish around riggers, outboards etc.  A short one will work fine I'm sure but most of the rods specifically designed for wire divers are  9 or better.  I think all of mine are 10 footers.

 

Most of my shorter freshwater rods designed for trolling dont have near enough backbone for a diver. If you have some heavier ones they should work fine.  If you arent sure, run your TDR.  At least if something goes wrong you arent out an expensive rod.

 

[BRsnow]

I fish solo most of the time in a 17 footer. I use the s clip set up and anything over 8 feet is difficult to unclip the diver and keep the line tight 

[Shakemsam]

I run one piece 7's with regular rings and twillys, on the inside . NP's!

[J.D.]

Been fishing out of a 17 footer since 1996. 7-71/2 foot rods for everything.... never had an issue.

[BRsnow]

I will give the 7’ MH TDRs a shot, inexpensive experiment . I appreciate the insight 

[jmyers8]

I've used 7 ft diawa wilderness mh rods with wire and mag dipsys and have had no issues. I dont like long diver rods. My outside rods are 8 and 8.5