Dipsey Reels

[blacksquirrel2]

I have two wire and one power pro dipsey set-ups with daiwa 47lc reels. Roller rods for the wire and a twilli on the power pro. I have an extra rod with the twilli tip laying around and want to add another dipsey set-up. What would you guys suggest and why, another power pro rig or the wire? I will need another reel, any suggestions?

                          Thanks in advance

                                                         Tom

Edited March 17, 2013 by blacksquirrel2

[Missdemeanor]

  I don't own a PP set up for divers.......I strictly use wire, but is the fish are above 40 ft, I throw out mono slide divers.......Wire is the way to go, especially when the Fleas are around....JMO

Edited March 17, 2013 by Missdemeanor

[skipper19]

You will be a very mad indian if you use Power pro for your dipsy during flea season. In case you haven't experienced those little b sterds yet, you will know what I mean when they cling all over the braid and jam your guides full with a salmon on. You will not be able to reel it in!

Use Malin or Torpedo 7 or 19 strand 30 lb wire and the fleas will be less trouble. There is a braid that works ok also but it is not power pro. It is Fireline Fused Original in grey. 30 lb has worked well for me for a couple years and it does about the same as wire s far as depth and flea control, without the kinky problems of wire. The fireline is a very slick braid, and only the original in grey color works to keep fleas off.

Mark

[bottom-feeder]

wire for sure.......okuma 30's are cheaper and will hold 1000' of wire nicely

i got some that are 4 yrs old and still work fine....and i use them alot

[Sk8man]

The 47's should be OK for 1000 ft. wire and some mono backing and 30 lb wire is by far the best way to go for all the reasons mentioned....especially the fleas. Nothing like not being able to get your line back in (clogged at the tip and early eyes) when you have tons of it out in flea season with a fish on the other end.

[BAZOOKAJOE]

I'd do another sealine with wire or a saltist if you can afford it.

[Second Nature]

Tekotas all the way