Fish Seeker Virtual Downrigger

Just ran across this going through the new KA mag. Anyone have any feedback on it?

http://davisnet.com/marine/products/list_marine.asp?grp=m15-4

There are other products with the same function, Dipsey Diver, etc. Lot's of drag, but not as heavy as big leads when fighting a fish.

They work okay.  A lot of how well they function will depend on how fast you are trolling and you never really know how deep you are.  They are a bit simpler to use than a down rigger, but with a down rigger you have a better sense of depth and no extra drag when fighting the fish.

Brians,
I have this and a few other divers. The nice thing about the Fish Seeker is that there are multiple attachment points for the mainline and leader allowing you to vary the depth of presentation. As mentioned, trolling speed has a huge effect on actual depth reached and you really don't know what it is.

I'll bring them to Blue Lake for anyone that would like to try them.

Jay

What's your thoughts on these?  http://www.torpedodivers.com/

-Allen

Lots of drag. It will work at getting your gear down but probably only to 30'-40' or so. So if the fish are there it can work. Just a lot of paddling and correcting course.

That being said I do know a few people who use them with some great results when the fish are shallow.

Z

The Abking of NorCal..

I could see them working in the ocean for coho, In the mornings I often get them at 10 pulls using a 3-4 oz mooching sinker.  I am going with a downrigger this year, but those should work fine if they track straight.