i bring a couple weights as well as jets/dipsys up there for trolling spoons and shallow cranks. the idea was to streamline the tackle box so that i could have a bunch of shallow stuff of all different colors that i could use on any lake at any time. that way i could save money and not have as many specialized baits... that plain failed.. miserably!

when it comes down to it, i have deep diving cranks on while trolling. between tail dancers, x raps and hot n tots, i have all the depths/actions/colors covered that i could possibly want to target, and its simple. no extra stuff hanging on the line.

i do admit though, the first time seeing the rod double over while dragging a 30 ft taildancer i was a little nervous.