Dipsey Rod lengths

[MuskyMark]

Does anyone have a preference for the length on you dipsey rods? I just bought 2 Daiwa Heartland dipsey rods in 10'6" lenghts and I'm starting to think they maybe to long. I already installed my twili tips so there is no returning the rods. Hope I didnt make a mistake and go to big. Thanks

[Second Nature]

They are perfect. And if ya ever wanna run two per side all ya gotta do is buy a pair of 8'6" rods and it will help keep them separate in the water. Longer rods help on turns also

[Fish Hunter]

I think you'll be just fine.

We run 10' Ugly Stick Dipsey rods, and the really work well.

[Mortigan]

The ten footers are only a problem when the Bimini is on. Might add a shorter pair in the spring so we can run a pair on each side.

[carpedium]

I like how the 10'6 get me out a little with my 7' beam. A shorter rod will give you more leverage on the fish, but to me they seem less forgiving.

[UNREEL]

I agree that they wiil be just fine. I'm looking for a pair of 10 1/2's to run two divers on each side with my 8 1/2er's.

[Big Dave]

7' for me. One piece blank and the fit in the cabin with no problem. Whup the Kings quick too!!!!

[Gotta Bite]

I had 10'6" rods and felt they were too big for the beam of my boat. Dropped down to 8'6" blue diamonds which I loved but found them to be a little close to my rigger cable at times. Just picked up a pair of 9'6" taloras topped with tekota reels and they seem to be a nice fit. Not to big to get under the top when walking back nor are they long to store in my cabin. So far so good. Need to land more fish on them this weekend. Hopefully we'll see how cumbersome or clumsy if we do some doubles or triples which is a good problem to have this time of the year.

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