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Tackle Tip 5 -Dipsy Diver depth chart

Like all planers, the directional Dipsy Diver® is held in planing position by a lead weight. But with the
Dipsy®, this weight is moulded into an adjustable base plate. By rotating this plate to the right or left, it
tilts the planing surface, causing the diver to move to either the port or starboard side when trolled. By
leaving the weight at center, the diver will track straight behind your boat.

DIVERS VS. LEAD
Lead weights are widely used to take a lure deep, but when compared with a diver (especially a multidirectional one) they leave much to be desired. Unlike lead, a diver loses its resistance in the
water when tripped, allowing easy retrieval of your gear. This loss of pressure or drag also provides extra sport and enjoyment when fighting a fish as there will be almost no terminal gear resistance. Perhaps even more important, because the diver loses pressure against the water when tripped, fish are prevented from gaining leverage and throwing your hook. Prior to divers, the only way an angler could accomplish this loss
of water pressure was to use a break-away lead; a very expensive way to fish. Another big advantage of divers over lead weights to easily get a lure down to a predetermined depth, is that they act as fish attractors because of their color and shape . . . another big plus when trolling or exploring unknown waters or where fish are scattered and a little extra something is needed to attract them.

Divers are easy to use, reset easily, always work, apply to trolling everywhere -- whether salt or fresh
water -- and are simple to rig and fish. Any angler can use a diver successfully the first time out and it
requires a minimum of terminal gear and storage space.