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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Adjustable Rod Holder
4.6(420)4.6 out of 5 stars, 420 reviews, on Amazon at the time this was writtenA cast-aluminum rod holder that will not fold when a 10-pound king loads a rod at 2.5 mph.
Check price on Amazon$70— Adjustable Rod HolderPrice shown was accurate on 2026-09-01. Amazon sets the live price.
What's good
- Cast aluminum body, not plastic — it holds a loaded 10'6" board rod without flexing
- Full articulation lets you set angle and rotation independently and lock both
- Track-mount version lets you slide holders to spread a program without drilling more holes
- Replaceable rubber liner protects rod finish
What isn't
- Roughly triple the price of a plastic holder, and you need six to ten of them
- The locking collar seizes with corrosion if you never rinse it — do it or you will be cutting it off
- Track mounting requires drilling and backing plates; this is not a ten-minute install
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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