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Leader length May 18, 2018 7:37 pm #19538

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Just curious what length leader most are using on dipseys. I have been using about 10 ft. What is the preferred length with spoons, dodgers and body baits? Thanks.

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Leader length May 18, 2018 8:34 pm #19549

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I would generally say the longer the better, but that makes landing fish more difficult. I run mine in the 8-10' range. It does require hand lining fish in usually. I will also note that I have used plenty of 4-6' leaders that caught fish a plenty as well. All depends on how aggressive or not the fish are.
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Leader length May 18, 2018 9:33 pm #19551

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i'm in a 17.5' boat - the longest leader I run is 7' but generally off the dipsy I run 4 but it depends if I am running a spoon, fly, etc
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Leader length May 19, 2018 6:08 am #19554

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I run 4-6' leaders most of the time.
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Leader length May 19, 2018 7:29 am #19557

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I run 10’-12’. When the diver is almost to the rod tip I have the person fighting the fish walk backwards to the bow for netting but this may or may not be possible depending on your boat.
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Leader length May 19, 2018 10:14 am #19566

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I’m very similar to pikesmith. I run 9 feet to the spoon or flasher. When I’m running meat rigs total length from the diver to the hook is approx 13 feet long.
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Leader length May 19, 2018 11:06 am #19568

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I have short ones and long ones made up and will use the long ones if I have an experienced crew. If I’m with the wife and kids I’ll use the shorter leader. The long leaders probably get more hook-ups but that is only good if you have the necessary third hand to pull the fish into the net.
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Leader length May 19, 2018 1:16 pm #19570

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I make them as long as the rod they will be on. Usually have no issues with dipsey action.
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