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FJR Twili-Tip Wire Dipsy Rod Tip, Stainless, Yellow
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- Item weight
- 30
Quick take
Replacement rod tip for running wire trolling line without a roller guide.
This is a coil-spring rod tip that lets a trolling rod run wire or braid without a roller guide. The stainless steel spring acts as strain relief at the tip, and the yellow body makes the tip easy to spot. Six inserts in sizes 5 through 16 come in the pack so it can fit many rods, and it goes on with super glue. It suits Great Lakes style deep-water trolling setups.
Best for
- Deep-water trolling for lake trout and salmon
- Upgrading older rods to wire line without a roller
- Anglers in the Great Lakes region
Skip if
- You use monofilament only; this is for wire line
- You need a roller guide; wire requires stainless tip
Strengths
- Stainless steel spring resists corrosion from wire fatigue
- Bright yellow body improves tip visibility in poor light
- Six guide inserts fit most rod diameters
Trade-offs
- Installation requires hand-fitting and super-glue; not quick
- Spring design does not match graphite rod cosmetics
- Wire line still requires care; fatigue still a consideration
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | rod tip |
|---|---|
| Body color | Bright yellow |
| Line type | Wire or braid |
| Guides | Six inserts, sizes #5-#16 |
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