Line Diameters On Dipsey Divers

[joelsanders]

I have some 30lb. 7 strand wire with a diameter of .015, and i have some 30lb. braid with a claimed diameter of .011, and i use them with magnum dipsey which one will go deeper? I used to use berkely fire line and tha has a diameter of.015 ?Will the wieght of the wire overcome the diameter or does the less resistance on the diver rule? What do my esteemed colleges think?

[boomerang]

even the wire has a slightly bigger dia. it is heavier than PP and cause the wire to dive deeper!!! here is the raw data......mag dipsy "0" setting #30lbs wire....210 feet out...100 feet down......same as above using #30 PP.......210 feet out....96 feet down...
joe, well worth the $25n change @ cabelas www.precisionangling.com

[boomerang]

joe, not the mag diver but here is the book format i love it wont go trolling without it, JOHN
http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/gallery/files/1/0/4/8/SSCN0070.JPG

[joelsanders]

I have that book,and that is what promted me to ask. It seems that braid continues to evolve and get smaller and on a device like a diver it seems that it could be a factor, but i do know you guy's would know the answer. Also i just settup my first wire rig and can't wait to drop'er down! thanks for the feed back ! my mind drifts when i have to fish from the pole barn!

[joelsanders]

Thanks John!

[joelsanders]

should i run some backing on this wire rig,?

[Paulywood]

The reason that wire dives deeper is that there is no stretch. I use 1000' of 30# wire on a Daiwa Sealine LC47 and it fits perfectly w/ no backing. Just some electrical tape on the spool to help it grab.