Jet Divers? Dipsy Divers?

[LocalGuide]

Im looking at buying some Jet Divers or some Dipsy Divers.

Im not sure what I should get here. I will be targeting walleyes in the 20'-40' range with either some crankbaits or spinner-rigs.

I was just just wondering what brand and size would be good to start out with? Or in what situation will either one work better for?

I figured I would get some opinions of them on here before I go out and actually spend some money on something that might not be worth it.

[Northlander]

I use them both but If I were you and looking to catch fish in 20-40' I would go with snap weights or leacore.

Both jet divers and dypsie stay on the line and resist a lot so you have to have some pretty stout rod for them.

About the only time I use them is on lake superior. I have messed around with them inland but found snap weights or the equivalent is better for me.

[PerchJerker]

I agree with Northlander.

I have a few dipsys I got for salmon and have used them a little for walleys, with a little success but I'd rather not use them. Leadcore or snap weights would be the way to go. I used to use snap weights a lot but now prefer leadcore.

The rule of thumb for leadcore is 1 color takes you down 5 feet, so 4-8 colors would be the ticket for you. That's very manageable.

[LocalGuide]

Ok, thats what I thought too. I was just trying to expand my options.

On another question, How do you guys attach a 6' leader to the leadcore line?

I peeled the lead back and tied the mono to the outside coating stuff and after trolling a few times with it it snapped on me! Good thing I found my lure so it was a cost-less mistake. Just wondering if it was a bad knot or just bad line?? Not the right knot or what? I tied a Uni-Uni knot. Like I use to attach my mono backer to PowerPro on my baitcasters.

What do you guys do?

[Mike Walerak]

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How do you guys attach a 6' leader to the leadcore line?

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Peel about 6" of the leadcore out of the end of the line. Then slip the mono into the center of the line where the lead used to be(this can be tricky). Two sinple granny knots about an inch apart (over the area where the mono is inside of the leadline) will hold the mono inside the leadline.

If you need more of a description let me know it is a little hard to explain in words. This is the simplest way that I have found, I'm sure other use bloodknots and small swivels, but I have found this method to be the best for my uses.

mw

[LocalGuide]

Thanks mike, I'll try that once!