Targeting a specific depth

[devil-man]

I'd like to hear a few opinions and options from you guys on how to troll consistently at a 25-30' depth in 35 FOW. I don't have line-counters, lead-core or down-riggers.
I've been using Deep Down Husky Jerks, but I don't think they're getting deep enough. Same with harnesses and weight... I've also tried drifting/vertical jigging with some success, but that method doesn't cover enough water.

Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom! 

[billybono]

bottom bouncers are productive and fun! or get yourself the precision trolling book standard edition. has depth charts for just about everything
 

  billybono

[spoonfed]

 snap weight set up. 

[walleyechaser]

Get yourself some #11 Deep Tail Dancers!  With 10lb Fireline you should be able to get 30ft out of them and with mono you can probably get at least 20 to 25ft which is right where you want to be from the sounds of it.  The other option is run a 3 or 4 ounce bottom bouncer and reel it up a few cranks after you contact bottom with a spinner rig or stickbait off of it. 

Deep tail dancers are the ticket.  Excellent lure!!
BBs will do it as well.  Just make sure you maintain the 45 degree angle when you're trolling.

[devil-man]

Thanks, guys! Much appreciated.
I'll be picking up some Tail Dancers.
I know what snap weights are, but I've never seen them for sale...
 

[walleyechaser]

they make an x rap magnum 30 now too.  Supposed to dive to 30 feet.  I've seen the write up on it in In Fisherman but have not seen it in stores yet.   If you see one of them it might be worth a shot also.

[devil-man]

I got mine from Cabela's but maybe a local tackle shop has them. 

Thanks again, J.
I'll check it out.

they make an x rap magnum 30 now too.  Supposed to dive to 30 feet.

Is that the one that's almost 8" long? I'm thinkin' it's a little big. 
The little ones are awesome!

or get yourself the precision trolling book standard edition. has depth charts for just about everything

Isn't "The Book" just for Rapalas?

[billybono]

that book has lures i have never even heard of



    billybono

[OTIS]

There's a great article in the last In-Fisherman that covers this, defiantly worth the read.

[walleyechaser]

Thanks again, J.
I'll check it out.Is that the one that's almost 8" long? I'm thinkin' it's a little big. 

There were a couple different sizes in that In-Fisherman article.   I've yet to see them so I'm not 100% sure on that.  But if its anything like the standard X rap it'll be a great lure.

[spoonfed]

  gander carries snap weight set ups also.

[devil-man]

But if its anything like the standard X rap it'll be a great lure.

True- I'll see if they have them the next time I'm in Henrietta. 

gander carries snap weight set ups also.

I might as well check them out too. 

Thanks guys!

[sperrin]

bottom bouncers work well...