Downrigger VS Dipsy VS Planner boards

[K Gonefishin]

Originally Posted by Steeleyes

Something you might want to try with your riggers if looking for a different approach is something i see a lot of salmon fishermen swear by, a secret weapon rig (SWR). Basically you have your main line down to the ball & release, followed by 2-3 colors of leadcore, and then your leader. This has your bait running 60+ feet bhind the ball and 10+ feet below the ball. There is some debate as to why it works so well, but is considered a stealthier setup, plus the snaking action of the leadcore. It's something I'll consider running if/when I get some downriggers.

The idea behind it is that the fish will come up and take a look at your stacked bait or mupped rig and not want it then slide down and out away from your initial offering then fall back and see your offering on the SWR then hit that. Same with out downs running size O dipseys, makes sense to me!

[Karloutdoors]

secret weapon rigs are very stealthy. been doing it with great success for years now on lake michigan salmon/trout. some guys run as many as 6 colors behind the ball. Dont know that anyone runs less than 2 colors. Ive never tried it for walleye.......yet. But then again Im new to walleye trolling. Ill have the rig handy next time out. Would work with crank baits as well as rigs/harnesses