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DIPSY TIPS:

• THREE FEET OF LINE FOR ONE FOOT OF DEPTH ON SETTING THREE. This is a very general rule. Example, 150 feet of line equals 50 feet deep.

• LINE COUNTER REELS. Makes running Dipsies much easier. If your forgetful, try resetting the line counter after setting a Dipsy. After a fish hits, let the Dipsy back out to zero.

• USE A BRAIDED MAINLINE. This makes releasing the diver much easier. 30# Spiderwire or 20# Fireline are good but Spiderwire will dig into guides and spinning reels. Remember, thinner diameter lines will get deeper.

• USE A LONG, STIFF ROD. Ten foot rods made specifically for dipsies are great.

• DON'T GO TOO LIGHT. 20# minimum.

• USE THE DIAL CORRECTLY. The dial on the back of the Dipsy is made to be read facing the front of the boat.

• KEEP DIPSY RODS AWAY FROM DOWNRIGGERS. I like mine a few feet from the back of the boat where the downriggers are located.

• PLACE RODS LOW TO THE WATER. Placing the rods almost parallel to the water leaves less line above the water for fish to tangle.