Wire Line

[Dave Gelhar]

How many people use it, and what is a good set up???

Can you use general trolling rods and reels?

I have a buddy that is asking and I told him I knew just the site to get the info.

Anything you guys can tell me will help.

He is looking to use it for trolling for Muskies in the fall!
Thanks,
Dave

[Steve Arend]

I have (2) wire set ups on my boat that I use for running dipsies. I just started to use them for drop-weight set ups this year.

I use the Okuma SD-30D (Which they no longer make) Reels on a Diawa Heartland 9'6" rod with a twili-tip. I have been using these set ups for 3 years now and have not had to replace the rod because of guide wear. Yet!

The Diawa SG47 and the Okuma CV-30D reels work well with wire. You need a reel with a good drag system because there is no stretch in the line.

Oh! I use the Mason 7 strand #30 stainless wire.

[Dave Gelhar]

Thanks for the info, I will pass that along to him. I am thinking of getting two set ups like that for the lake!
Dave