davey buoy

I was told they were cheap insurance as far as not losing your lure so easy after a attack from a 30lb plus fish.Just adds that shock absorber feel. No stretch in my main line braid,and 15lb Fluro leader I will be using doesn't seem to stretch all that much either.

That will show you where the arching is coming from,good advice.

Good to know Shane,that is little heavier braid than I am using though.Two buddies with #1's will work the outsides,The "0" I want to use down the middle,apparently that is the position where they go down the most.Alot of experimenting to happen for sure . Thanks.

Thanks Bill.

Got it,makes sense,thanks .

Good to hear it ended up as a easy fix.

Seems like a lot of hardware for a dipsy?,Would you add a flasher to the mix?.I'm seeing 7' with dipsy and spoon.Is there room?

Thanks again,shortened my leader to 7' including snubber.I'm thinking the snubber can't hurt,the 15lb Suffix fluro sure does not stretch as well as the 6lb Stren fluro.Any more ideas?,I'm all ears lol.

Now your on to something lol.

See it,that should be fun getting it into the sweet spot.Thanks

Didn't see a adjutment on the release pin,but will check again,thanks.

Simcoe Lakers Joey.

This chart did not transfer well.

Line Out: 25' 50' 75' 100' 125' Side Setting on Base Plate Small Size Dipsy(3/0) N/A N/A N/A 20' 25' 0 setting (no side planing) Med. Size Dipsy (0) 13' 21' 27' 31' 34' 0 setting (no side planing) Med. Size Dipsy (0) 7' 14' 19' 23' 28' 3 setting (Furthest side planing setting) Large Size Dipsy (1) 18' 32' 44' 53' 60' 0 setting (no side planing) Large Size Dipsy (1) 14' 24' 32' 40' 45' 3 setting (Furthest side planing setting) This shows a lot less line out with a # 0 dipsy,unless I'm reading this wrong?

Thanks sir,will check out the website.

15lb fluro is enough? Can it really hurt for safety so to speak?

That's the input I need guys being new.My boat is 19'. I think shortening up my leader to at least 6' all in may work,with snubber. Thanks guys.

I know what your up to ,what does your partner use??,I think something small as said won't last long.

Like the chart,what is a dodger?

Bill it's a #0,maybe 3.5" diameter.Just trying it with my heaviest outfit.I did hear it could drop with braid to 75-80".Kinda looking for feet out as somewhat of a guide .

That did not seem right to me as well. It does say 0 right down the middle will be the lowest it will get, Braid should get down a lot farther from what I have heard for the same line distance out?

Unexpected for sure,as old ironmaker said,all the money in the world is not the only thing.Finding out his alcohol and drug habits were stopped years ago. Can't imagine with the help today what he was holding onto inside,that let's you make this final decision .Far to sad,one of my favorites,rip Sir!!!

Myself and two others are going to try this set up this Sat,weather permitting.Myself,using a #0 dipsy with my 7' ugly stick,and my ABU 6600 round reel. Two guest have line counters and #1 dipsy's.9' rods as well. The charts that come with them give you a fairly good idea with line out and how deep.This is mostly based on 20lb mono. However,I will be using braid,8/30 power pro to dipsy,12" snubber and 9' of 15lb fluro leader. Would anyone know what the drop distance would be using 8/30 braid instead of 20lb mono?.The chart says 275'line out for 40' down.In your experience how much further down would I be using that scale as a guide with braid of course?. Or do I use a lot less line out because of the no stretch issue?.Just a guide or your personal experience using braid or wire lines..I will upgrade my gear as needed,just a test so far,that's why I purchased the smaller #0 dipsy. Thanks as always for your help. Dave.

Finally had time to enjoy to the fullest,awesome read and report Drew. What a trip!!!!!! and to have that fire in the background the whole time (crazy) Thanks for sharing sir!!

I like it too,nice job Matt,really looking good!!!!!!!!