I've used 7' Shimano TDR rods for dipseys. They work great. I've also used the 7' Ugly Stick rods. I downsized most rods from 8 or 8 1/2 footers a few years ago and have not regretted it at all

 

Mike, we've been running 7' Ugly Stik CAL 1101 mh for Dipsys for 3 yrs both on the 32 Mainette and on the smaller boats I've fished on. No problems. I'd suggest whatever you buy they should be rated for up to 20# test line. Good luck

 

no real need for longer rods as long as you don't use extra long leaders on your divers. then it can get hard to net fish.
sherman

 

How long of leaders do you normally run behind the 7 g t dipsey rods?

 

Typically around 6 foot. I fish from Islands to Avon. If I fished farther East I would probably go to longer rods for the longer leaders

 

I switched to 7' Shimano Talora's 2 years ago and couldn't be happier. I use the same 6' flourocarbon leader for everything too. Not the floro line I use the stiff leader material. It holds up great haven't lost a fish or lure yet to a broken leader.

 

I use 6 1/2 and 7 ft. heavy action power pro rods...fish western basin and run 4 ft leaders...most times 2 dipseys have more action than 4 board rods.

 

7' Ugly Stiks here too with 6' leaders. These rods are discontinued but I'd look at the 7' Shimano or Talora's as mentioned earlier.

 

I use 7 foot ugly stick with 6 foot leader also for both dipsys and inline boards. Bonus is that you don't have to worry about breaking them with a non-experienced crew and you don't have to change reels or carry extra outfits to give the dipsy a go if program changes. Saying that...there are more rods that have a lighter tip that I like better for just inline boards but won't handle a dipsy. Have some planer rods from bass pro designed by Parsons and Kravitz and have fished with Tubuzz and his rods (which I believe are 7 ft Heartlands) that I like better for just inlines. One downside of ugly sticks....not a big fan of the reel seats. Overall I'm a big fan of the shorter 7 footers regardless of brand. Plus can store better as a one piece rod.

 

CAL1100 7' ugly stik 6' floro leader for everything

 

Wow....I knew the Cal1100 was a popular rod but!!!! It's a shame they discontinued this rod.

 

Thanks for all the comments. I will be going with the shorter rod for my dipsys. Now just have to find one I like.

 

If money is not an object go with the Talora's!!! If you don't mind a 2 piece rod give Craig a call at Erie Outfitters. He and I talked extensively about the new Ugly Stik big water rods in 7'. They are a 2 piece and Craig was going to put them to a test to see if they compare to the old 1 piece ugly stiks.

 

I use 9' leaders on the central basin. but have the ego s2 slider net with the 48x108 handle. no problem netting fish with short rods.
sherman

 

Moke - I like the longer rods because it's easier for the fisherman to lift the rod tip higher, at the end of the fight, and slide the fish across the water to the net. I've had more trouble landing fish with shorter rods, especially with inexperienced fishermen reeling them in. I've run dipsies for a long time salmon fishing on Erie. It's sure nice to have 2 different length dipsey rods if you run more than one dipsey per side. It just makes it lots nicer setting and resetting lines when you have the length difference, especially if the rods are in close proximity.

BTW - If you get rid of your TDR8-6 rods, let me know.

DammitDave

 

Dave, I'm not to worried about losing fish, but I know what you are saying about raising the rod tip to get the fish in the net. I will keep you in mind on those rods, I even have two 9' too. the 7' rods store so much easier and seem to be much better balanced.

 

I have the newer 7' Ugly Stix GX2 in medium heavy. Goolies runs the mediums. I like the mediums a little better after using both. The reel is closer to rod butt end on the mediums. No problem using 10' dipsy leaders on my 19' boat with them.

Let me know if you need the exact model #.

 

I have run the med action 7ft GX2 Ugly Stiks. They work ok but I think the Dipsy puts a lot of pressure on the reel seats. That's at slow speeds 1.3-1.7. Faster would be worse. With that said I prefer the 8ft med action TDR's. Much stronger and work well at any speed. Affordable and perform well IMOP. Good fishing Moke!

 

I run a 5'6, 6', and a 6'6. I like all shorts rods. I even run the 5'6 rods on my planer boards

 

Thanks guys for the insight .Snook, do you feel like the reel will blow off the reel holders on the rod?

 

I'm curious why you think this too. Have pulled fish as large as 46" muskie on mine. My only gripe is the thread bite on the reel seat. Have to tighten up every trip from boat vibration. Figure they'll break in and stay tight eventually.

 

Try using Teflon tape on the threads if your having trouble with them backing off .

 

Have CV30DLX Convectors on mine.
Only using the 7 footers for walleye and muskie. Still using 8' TDR for salmon.

 

I have been using the TDR's and I the only problem have had was I had a broken rod guide and I did not know it and I lost 2 dipsys because it cut the braid ( it was not the tip ). Does the braid eat away at the guides? Speaking of that I need to replace those Dipsy's.lol

 

I have been using the TDR's and I the only problem have had was I had a broken rod guide and I did not know it and I lost 2 dipsys because it cut the braid ( it was not the tip ). Does the braid eat away at the guides? Speaking of that I need to replace those Dipsy's.lol

I lost a nice muskie and two favorite cranks to the same problem. It was the reason I switched to the Ugly Stix. Only 2 seasons on them. Too soon to tell on guide wear.

 

Wow you have some heavy hitters weighing in my opinion and its only my personal preference I like longer rods 8'-8'6-steel line.
8'-8'6-9' board rods .
9'-9'6-10 dipsie rods
Jiging rods 5'6-6'
I have a very good landing ratio, I also run long leaders so the long rod helps .
I fish primary walleye, salmon, steel head , musky I like longer rods for the quick runs ,head shaking thrashing and Big hits ect... I only know what works very well for me..

 

Wow you have some heavy hitters weighing in my opinion and its only my personal preference I like longer rods 8'-8'6-steel line.
8'-8'6-9' board rods .
9'-9'6-10 dipsie rods
Jiging rods 5'6-6'
I have a very good landing ratio, I also run long leaders so the long rod helps .
I fish primary walleye, salmon, steel head , musky I like longer rods for the quick runs ,head shaking thrashing and Big hits ect... I only know what works very well for me..

I'm with you Burnin Daylight, I use longer rods as well. I think for the hard hitting fish like salmon and steelhead it has helped me boat more fish.

 

I run 7'6 rods for my #3 dipsys and a 5' Rod on my #1 dipsys. Seems to work good for me. I also run 10' leaders especially on the east side (Geneva ). I just seem to like the shorter Rod for the handiness as far as separating the rod tips while trolling. Both rods laying flat horizontal out the side of the boat. I do have a 8' net handle so never really have a problem netting with 5' Rod and 10' leader. I must say it's pretty cool catching a hog eye on a short rod!