NEW (to me) Tadpole Diver

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Used dipseys and the like in salt for Salmon. I still have a couple “small” disk type divers that were made by big Jon that are also directional they only weigh an ounce or less you can “set” them for right or left. I’m Not sure if they are still available . I have had good success with them for kokes, trout and salt water salmon don’t use them very often anymore, but a great option if you don’t have downriggers and don’t want to put a bunch more weight on your line and since they “trip” when you hook up, less resistance when bringing the  fish in. That tadpole looks like it will do the trick!
Mildog out

During the years I lived in California I was exposed to all the different divers used for salmon and such.  Some worked better than others.  Most created a good "battle" when you tried to reel them in...even without a fish on.  One of the appeals of the tadpole is the streamlined shape and the fact that it reels "inline" on the retrieve.  

A fishing buddy from Sacramento made some of his own divers from molded plastic and a bit of lead that worked really well.  I was surprised that he had no interest in patenting or manufacturing them.  Somebody else probably has by now.