Need to find unusual item: This item is a special kind of bobber. It is NOT for trolling although it looks a lot like a trolling diver. When you jerk the line it will dive straight...

thomcarson

This item is a special kind of bobber. It is NOT for trolling although it looks a lot like a trolling diver. When you jerk the line it will dive straight down about 4 feet and plane away from you. It will surface about 6 feet away from you. This allows you to work a trailing lure under low branches or docks. Mine is cracked and leaks. Anyone know the name or maker? Or where I can find one? This one is cracked and doesn't glue well.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

thomcarson wrote:

This item is a special kind of bobber. It is NOT for trolling although it looks a lot like a trolling diver. When you jerk the line it will dive straight down about 4 feet and plane away from you. It will surface about 6 feet away from you. This allows you to work a trailing lure under low branches or docks. Mine is cracked and leaks. Anyone know the name or maker? Or where I can find one? This one is cracked and doesn't glue well.

Sorry Tom, I've never seen one before.

OK John Loc: Oklahoma City,OK

Gene Roddenberry?

neverfish Loc: petaluma california

pretty cool lets sea what others say if they have one

ripogenu Loc: norfolk, MA

thomcarson wrote:

This item is a special kind of bobber. It is NOT for trolling although it looks a lot like a trolling diver. When you jerk the line it will dive straight down about 4 feet and plane away from you. It will surface about 6 feet away from you. This allows you to work a trailing lure under low branches or docks. Mine is cracked and leaks. Anyone know the name or maker? Or where I can find one? This one is cracked and doesn't glue well.

try using Bondic works pretty good on most surfaces.

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

OK John wrote:

Gene Roddenberry?

😁

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Looks like a dipsy diver. If I’m right , Not at all unusual.
They are available just about everywhere

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Ben Bragg wrote:

Looks like a dipsy diver. If I’m right , Not at all unusual.
They are available just about everywhere

Dipsy divers aren't unusual but that thing FLOATS like a bobber he said.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

If It's a dipsey diver bass pro has them.

agatemaggot Loc: iowa

Use silica rubber, bathtub seal, when it's dry and empty.

USNavyRetiredVet Loc: Milton. MA (Boston suburb)

Grizzly 17 wrote:

If It's a dipsey diver bass pro has them.

Tons are available via Amazon.

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Here ya go.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Red-And-Yellow-Flying-Saucer-Looking-Bobber-Trolling-Planer/293835885540?hash=item4469fbcbe4:g:czEAAOSwAp1fpWVx

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

I remember seeing these at a Sports Show about 25 years ago. I will get back to you...

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

charlykilo wrote:

Here ya go.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Red-And-Yellow-Flying-Saucer-Looking-Bobber-Trolling-Planer/293835885540?hash=item4469fbcbe4:g:czEAAOSwAp1fpWVx

You are The Man Charly. That is the one I remember from the Sports Shows. Cast it out with your bait, give it a tug about a foot below the surface, open your bail, and it will resurface about 2-3’ further away taking your bait with it. I saw it demonstrated in a water trough and it was pretty impressive. I just never “pulled the trigger”.

bottomcoon Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma

I've never seen one. I have a plastic welder that would probably fix the problem. I'd try that Phil Swift stuff he advertises on TV. It'll patch a broken heart.