How do I troll effectively with dipsy divers?

[Tonyc]

I have a small aluminum boat with a 6 horse motor. I would like to troll close to shore at night and on calm days when Lake Erie permits. I am also going to Canada in August 3 hours North of Toronto and we will have access to a boat. I need to know what lb test would be used for trolling for walleye and or Pike and how exactly does the line attach to the dipsy diver, is a leader needed/ Could a 7ft baitcasting rod handle this type of trolling? I need a thorough explanation. Thanks.

[WallyHunter15 (IL)]

Dipsy's connect to the live w/. a swivel of some sort usually, and right before the swivel end of the dipsy is a like a rubbery tube on the ones I use! Then all you need really is a snap swivel on the rod your plann'n on using. Rod size I couldnt tell ya! A little bit of a stiffer rod works alot better then anything ultra-light. Depends really on the size of the dipsys and what bait you would be using behind the dipsys. If you have any other ?'s just holler! Good Luck!

[Toolman]

Tonyc,
Go to www.boatohio.com. Click on "Ask the Expert" and do an archive search on "Dipseys". ETT (Jim Stedke) is probably one of the best dipsey trollers out there.
Tim