Dipsy Diver
4.6(3,800)4.6 out of 5 stars, 3,800 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenA directional diving disc that takes a bait down and out to the side — the cheapest way to widen a trolling spread.
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Snap Weight Kit
4.5(340)4.5 out of 5 stars, 340 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenClip-on weights that go 50 feet up the line, so the bait runs deep and there is no hardware near it.
Check price on Amazon$45— Snap Weight KitPrice shown was accurate on 2026-09-01. Amazon sets the live price.
What's good
- The 50/50 method — 50 feet of line, weight, 50 more feet — is a repeatable, published depth system
- Weight sits far enough from the bait that fish never see it
- Clips off during the fight so you land a fish on clean line
- One kit covers 1 to 3 oz, which spans most of the useful depth adjustments
What isn't
- The pinch pads slip on braid unless you add a rubber band or a bead as a stop
- Removing the weight mid-fight is an extra step, and it is the step where people lose fish
- Weights come off and sink when a pad releases early; expect to lose a few each season
We list the drawbacks because a recommendation with no downside is a sales pitch. If a cheaper item does the job on your water, the write-up says so.
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