Anyone use a driver rod?

[Tami]

Anyone use a driver rod?

[HD]

I think I'm gonna need some clarification or a pic of one, cause I don't know what you mean.

 



Hunter

[Tami]

I don't know Hookie.. everyones talking about using driver rods here, and i have no clue what that is, so i am asking???

[wildlifeminnesota]

I think That they are talk about down rigger Rod's. 

[HD]

I've used down riggers before, just never heard them called driver rods before.


Are you sure?



Hunter

[wildlifeminnesota]

I Think it is slang. "Down Riggers Rods" To "Driver Rods" 

[Lee Borgersen]

Earth Anchor Driver Rod T-Handle
 Trapping Supplies, Snares, Free Trapping Supply Catalog, Raccoon, Fox ...
Raccoon Lures & Baits Mink-Beaver Lures Specials Snares, Earth Anchors, Driver Rods Trap Dye, Wax, Wire, Dirt Sifters

It is used for trapping I guess.

[Tami]

Maybe.. i sure in a tackle store they talk about other things besides tackle lol

Did you get a package today SMG?

[Spinach]

I think you may be referring to a diver rod or downrigger rod.

[Lee Borgersen]

Maybe.. i sure in a tackle store they talk about other things besides tackle lol

Did you get a package today SMG?

No, should I start watching?

[Tami]

Yes
i finally got it into the mail 2 days ago, i mailed it priority mail

[Fish Guide]

For Golf?  LOL, are you referring to a "Dipsey Diver" rod?  If so--yes.  If not, good question.

[Tami]

I really don't know.. I heard a couple talking about they just got one, and i had no clue what it was, so i asked here, cause the people here on mno are the smartest in the world.. and i know they will figure it out

[Fish Guide]

It must be a "dipsey" rod if the conversation was revolving around the big lake.  The dipsy diver is AKA the poor mans downrigger and a special extra heavy rod is needed to effectively fish a "diver" because of the pull it generates when taking your lure down to depths of up to 70 ft.  A decent diver rod will cost about $40 to get you started.  stick with mono (although the divers will go deeper easier with super lines.  HOwever, the divers generally come with depth charts revolving arounf mono lines.  14-17 lb mon if fine, some use heavier.  You will need a good Trolling reel with a counter since dipseys are libe sensitive--like a crankbait.  I recommend a Diawa Sealine series reel 27/47H models hold large amounts of line and the drags are awesome.   Maybe use a 47h on the dipsey though.--more line to have around.

[Tami]

Guess that was it...
?

[Fish Guide]

had to change water on minnows and prep some stuff fo rthis mornings outtting,  just got back and done cleaning fish, how uch morre info would you like?  I give seminars on this stuff and my typing sucks at best,

[Tami]

Thank you for the info, with that i can visit the web..

thank you for all the info

But i got a idea.. maybe put some things together you would think might help others here and post them in the proper forums. They don't have to be heavy reading , but i am sure others would like to read things like this too..