01-27-2015, 06:51 PM
When you start getting into adding weight like a Carolina type of set-up one really needs a line counter reel to be able to repeat. One can't make a cast with that set-up for a rough estimate of line out.
I have tried Dipsy Divers and other stuff like that. HATED it. You have to run a fairly heavy rod and line to handle the pull and with the average size of the Stripers on Mead being small that rod makes landing one 100% BORING. Not worth it whatsoever imo. Now if one was catching 5-20 pounders consistently then I would re-look into those types of products or downriggers.
I do know a Strike King 10XD can be hung up in ~55ft of water (15lb Fluorocarbon/~2.5mph trolling speed)... No added weight. Been there done that.
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I have tried Dipsy Divers and other stuff like that. HATED it. You have to run a fairly heavy rod and line to handle the pull and with the average size of the Stripers on Mead being small that rod makes landing one 100% BORING. Not worth it whatsoever imo. Now if one was catching 5-20 pounders consistently then I would re-look into those types of products or downriggers.
I do know a Strike King 10XD can be hung up in ~55ft of water (15lb Fluorocarbon/~2.5mph trolling speed)... No added weight. Been there done that.
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