View Full Version : Dipsey leader material???
Drift'r
06-28-2000, 01:18 PM
Howdy,
I was planning on using either 10# or 12# Berkley Vanish for my leaders off dipseys for trolling Erie. Is this heavy enough? Any suggestions?
Thanks......Drift'r
Fin Addict
06-28-2000, 01:54 PM
Yes. Be sure to use Snubbers on your leaders to prevent break offs and stop the fish from using the dipsey to gain leverage and throw the hook.
Drift'r
06-28-2000, 05:11 PM
What # test would be the smallest you would trust?
Thanks .....D
with the flouracarbon i wouldnt go less than 10, and maybe even heavier, like 12 or 14 pound test. be sure to use the snubber. and a light drag. good luck and good fishin.
Den
We use 20 or 25# pure flourocarbon (vanish is not 100% flourocarbon) Seaguar or P Line. Real stiff and kinky but TUFF. Jerk sheephead in with the stuff with no ill effects. The lighter stuff will break on steelhead takes. Goodluck.
Lund_Dude
06-29-2000, 06:38 AM
ETT:
You have said that Vanish is not 100% floro. Have you noticed any physical differences between the two? Stretch, abrasion resistance, invisibilty, etc... Thanx!
Homer
06-29-2000, 10:28 AM
Yup, I went 2 for 2 in terms of steelies breaking 10# test Vanish last trip (hey, that sounds much better than 0 for 2). I've moved up to 12# Vanish and hope it's enough. BTW, I noticed that Vanish rated higher than 12# says "for casting reels only", presumably because it's not perfectly round?
Driftr
06-29-2000, 02:59 PM
Jim,
I can't find the Seagar around here, maybe up at the lake I will. I have noticed that Seargar has leader floro & reel packs. Any difference in the two. Also do you use a snubber.
Thanks.....D
Driftr, there is a difference in the leader and reel packs. the leader is a truer diameter, and costlier than the reel pack. definately use a snubber with the true flouracarbon leaders, especially if you use a heavy leader. good luck and good fishin.
Den