Dipsey to rod

 
1. Start by hooking your lure to the guide closest to the reel.  
2. Wrap your line around the left side of the reel. Start by going over the top so the last wrap the line comes under the reel directly to the dipsy.  This will keep it from flopping a little
3. On your last wrap go up and around the line counter on the right side then under the reel on the left side.  I like to have it so the swivel of the dipsy is right at the reel. This last wrap will help keep the line from flying off the reel. 
4. Some people will put velcro right at the end of the handle and velcro the whole thing to the rod.  This will secure it nicely to the rod and you wont have to worry about it going anywhere.
5. Get the line from the dipsy to the tip of the rod snug and you are good to go!
 

I don't put my dipsy's on until we're setting up to troll...

My boat stays in the water all summer, and my dipsey rods stay either in my rocket launcher or rod holders until fall. But that method of securing your dipsey is also handy when you want to pick up and run down the lake a few miles. Once you (and your crew) get used to stowing them this way, it's very quick and secure.

I keep my leaders on a spool, snap one to the next and wind them on then snap the cover on. Easy way to store them without them getting tangled... just a tip
 
I like that dipsy method for making a short run, I'll have to remember that...

Thanks for all the input and good info. I usally use a noodle for my leaders but sometimes they get tangled.