Stoty Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Anyone had a chance to use them yet? Looks pretty cool, cant wait to try it out in Algonquin this summer for Trout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ya, I got mine yesterday. We are planning on going out on Saturday with Vanselena so he can show us how to use them. Just waiting on the weather and wind report. Last weekend was a wash out. Tanks Vans, they look really cool. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLofchik Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Why use those over a Dipsy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 1) They were free, lol 2) Created by a board member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Anyone got any pics of said divers? Or a link? Would be interested for APP trolling. Nemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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johnnyb Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 interesting... I would love to hear how it goes...looks like a lot less resistance than a pink lady/dispsy diver....kinda cool. fire off that report once you get the hang of it! (please ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I got mine 2 weeks ago with a free tutorial!!! Mine will be in the water tomorrow morning and I hope to have a great report to share. If the fish don't cooperate, I'll at least comment on thier performance. Why use them instead of a dipsy? I don't think they will replace the roll of a dipsy without using planer boards. More accuratly, they would replace the pink lady, jet divers or deep 6's by achieving much more depth givin the same amount of line out. They would also be a great alternative to downriggers for those guys that want to get down deep but can't justify the cost of downriggers for the amount of time they would use them. For me, I think they will be a great addition to my spread off the boards. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 The only thing I have a question about is how/if they would get in the way while fighting a fish, if you have them attached via 3-way swivel. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Here's a Youtube vid of Vanselana using them. They don't appear to get in the way. Torpedo Divers Vid Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 The only thing I have a question about is how/if they would get in the way while fighting a fish, if you have them attached via 3-way swivel. Any thoughts? Matthew recommends a short lead off the swivel, about 1/2 the length of the diver. In theory it could wrap itself around the line but it won't be near the fish. If you use the elastic technique and the elastic breaks, the diver will slide down the line but this shouldn't effect the fight either. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Ahhh, right on. Thanks for the info. Cant wait to give them a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Used them off of the boards - I ran the Musky diver, had to move the weights all the way forward on the board and then it was OK. Also learned a trick on how to get the clip to hold stronger... As per SP, I will add them to the spread, mainly off the boards - occasionally as a tail gunner. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icefisherman Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I got mine 2 weeks ago with a free tutorial!!! Mine will be in the water tomorrow morning and I hope to have a great report to share. -Brian Hey Brian, I hope you don't forget mine tomorrow. Cheers, Ice Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnfiend Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I received mine, too. TYVM!! I will post a report once I get a chance to try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Nothin like free gimmick advertising. Sure hate to see some one wear one of them pointy heavy objects while fighting a fish at the side of the boat...... No one said fishing was safe though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAC Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 picked up the Shark from a local shop today. pricey but should work well for my style of fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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