Slide divers

[Duayne]

It really is amazing how the little subtle differences in design can make a big difference. So to the OP, I would highly recommend you follow stripernut1's recommendation on the 8'6" Okumas. Nothing against the other recommendation, but this sounds like a tried and true fit for the slide divers. As mentioned, make sure you have enough room (and net) for the longer rods. You'll have to maneuver those rods inside the boat during deployment and landing fish. I'll probably go ahead and get some myself.

I am thankful more people are starting to use the slide divers! So far it's been my own trial and error with no one else I know of to experiment and offer what they've learned. Now maybe some folks can help to really hone the slide divers as a more viable tool for stripers.

[stripernut1]

hey josh here is the exact model number you asked for....cpdr-86m-ct length 8'6". i love the rods for both the slide diver and downrods, like i said before the only drawback is the length when you get fish to the side of the boat its like playing tennis in the kitchen, you run out of room REAL QUICK

i havent had a chance to use it just yet but i did buy 1 of the okuma dipsy diver models in 9ft med when i was at lake michigan last summer. they are hreat feeling rods and i "hope" they work as well as the other okumas. the reason i bought only 1 rod is if they work well i will get 3 more, they are technique specific to the diver application. but i cant give you actual "on the water" advice on this rod.