What size is a number 1 Dipsy Diver?

4-1/8″
Size 001 comes with one “O” Ring and Adjustable Positive Trip Mechanism. Weight: ~5.05 oz. (146g) Size 001 – 4-1/8″ – Dives up to 50 feet with O-Ring.

What is the best line for Dipsy Divers?

Braided lines
“Braided lines, or any type of line with little stretch, will allow the dipsy to work best. The dipsy will dive deep and run true. Also, with braided lines, the dipsy releases easily and will last a minimum of two seasons or as many as five seasons.”

How fast do you troll with a Dipsy Diver?

Dipsy Diver depth chart These are guidelines based upon using 20 lb test monofilament in a trolling speed of 2.5 to 3.0 mph.

How do you control depth with a Dipsy Diver?

Trolling depth achieved will increase or decrease by 10% for each one MPH faster or slower. Line diameter and lure or attractor drag can also affect depth reached. The Dipsy Diver will reach greater depths when used with wire line or line that has a smaller diameter, such as any super braid, etc.

What is the purpose of a Dipsy Diver?

The dipsy diver enables you to get your lures into the strike zone, by allowing you to go deep and it works as a side planer enabling you to run lures off to the sides of the boat, thus locating fish that have spooked away because of the boat shadow and motor noise.

Can you use mono with Dipsy Divers?

One says stealth and want a little stretch on dipsey line to rod so use mono,– along with no problem on color of dipsey…, the other- from a more Southern port says NO WAY. Only use 30-40 lb. braid to a size 1 clear dipsey to rod. Both run a clear snubber of course.

Can you use Dipsy Divers with planer boards?

Combining the Dipsy Diver with the planer board allows the angler to use the best of both – effective color presentation and a variety of depth coverage. The smaller size 0 dipsy is very effective when used off the planer boards.