How to store dipsey diver rods?

[Patio]

Hello

I'm new to trolling for salmon and trout on the Great Lakes. I've got the boat, down riggers and two new dipsey divers with SS line. I like to take my rods home. The boat stays at the lake. Normally I break the rod down in two, snug up the line a bit and we are good to go. This does not work on the dipsey rods and steel liner. As soon as the tension on the line is released I start to get a birds nest forming in the reel. I like to break the rods down into its two sections for transport. But when broken down in two there is a sharp bend in the line. What are the tricks to transporting a rod and reel with Stainless Steel line. How do you attach your line to the dipsey diver? I would like to remove the diver and store separately.

And now for something completely different. When I got to the boat today I discovered an auto inflating vest had discharged and inflated on its own. Could high heat have done this?

Looking forward to your suggestions.

Thanks

Patio

[cdnvizsla]

Use a large swivel to connect the dipsy to the line.  When you have broke it down use the snubber to provide a bit of tension and that should stop the uncoiling

[Patio]

My dipsey divers came with a swivel already attached. I tied directly to the DD, but at the end of the day the diver was cut off for transport. The tension released and the bird nest was made in the reel.

I'll add another swivel with a clip. I'll tie to the additional swivel and the clip can go on to the DD swivel. The DD can easily be removed. The clip can go on the hook keeper on the rod after it is broken down. Some how I will have to pinch the SS line at the reel (to keep the tension on), break down the two rod sections, clip on to the hook keeper, then reel in the slack, and hope the sharp bend in the SS line where the rod breaks down will not affect it. Sounds like a three hand operation.

Looking for a better idea.

Patio

[NickR]

Reel the swivel to the top of the rod and break it down, reel the slack up to the middle eye. I've never had an issue

[Sk8man]

If the life vest is the type with the little tablet in the inflator....it was probably subjected to water somehow (rain etc.)

[blacksquirrel2]

I tie about 10 to 15 feet of 40lb mono to the wire line using a spro swivel then a snap swivel on the end of the mono to hook to the dipsey. When you break the rod down all the wire is on the reel, no kinks. I realize it puts an extra knot or two in the set-up but I've never had a problem. Usually don't add a snubber. I figured the mono gives me a little stretch.

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[Patio]

If the life vest is the type with the little tablet in the inflator....it was probably subjected to water somehow (rain etc.)

At first I thought it may have been the high heat in an enclosed boat. After taking it apart I discovered the tablet in the inflater had dissolved, just a white residue left. I'm now thinking it was a gradual deterioration over the summer. Being enclosed in a high humid environment may be the cause. I know these recharging kits for the auto inflating vests can be overly expensive. $20 - $40 , sort of like buying ink refills for a printer. O well lesson learned. They will come home also, like rods and tackle.

Thanks for the response

Patio

[Patio]

blacksquirrel2, on 02 Sept 2013 - 7:03 PM, said:

I tie about 10 to 15 feet of 40lb mono to the wire line using a spro swivel then a snap swivel on the end of the mono to hook to the dipsey. When you break the rod down all the wire is on the reel, no kinks. I realize it puts an extra knot or two in the set-up but I've never had a problem. Usually don't add a snubber. I figured the mono gives me a little stretch.

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Thanks blacksquirel2

I've tried your idea. Good so far. No birds nest when the tension is released on the line. Now I just have to get out fishing. It's little things like this that improve the fishing experience. If it wasn't for the fishing forums I would have likely given up on this new to me fishing style.

Thanks Again

Patio