Jump to content

Chinook brand dipsey's


Recommended Posts

I have 3 of the Chinook Brand in #3-#4...Are these supposed to swing out away from the boat 10-15' or so ? No matter what setting I have the sinker on mine don't swing out far at all. Is there a trick like tweeking the bottom fin(that attaches to the line/lure) that needs adjusting...i feel these are way to close to my riggers..only going out about 5'.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If you're running them on the #1 setting, thats closest to the middle, it might look like it's close with a little wire out, but does swing out as you give it more. On the #4 setting mine swing out no problem. Better than plastics with ring. IMO

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think if you were able to follow the wire in the water you would find it curves away from the boat as it goes down due to drag.  This is similar to blowback on a downrigger.  There will be a belly in the wire making it look straight close to the rod tip.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...