Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you have different depth charts than the one I received with my Torpedo Diver?
- Are there different ways to troll with the Torpedo Diver?
- Distance between Torpedo Diver and Baits/Lures?
- Will I lose my Torpedo when fighting a fish?
- What is the best Trolling Pattern for Torpedo Divers?
- What is the difference between knot strength and straight wire strength?
- What is the best knot?
- Distance between the release clip and Torpedo Diver?
- How do I know when I have a fish on when trolling straight behind the boat?
- Do I need to re-set after a false release?
- How will turns affect the Torpedo Diver?
- Will fish bite the Torpedo Diver longer lead?
- Will Torpedo Divers attract fish?
- Can I drill a hole in the Torpedo Diver and put in hooks?
- Can I run a short lead length?
- Why use wire?
- How do I keep my wire end from fraying after I cut it?
- Is there any special equipment that I need to use my Torpedo Diver?
Torpedo Divers
We have a variety of depth charts. Please see our Depth Charts page.
There are many ways you can use your Torpedo Diver on their own or in combination with other Torpedo Divers and other fishing methods. Please see our Trolling Combinations page. The Torpedo Diver is constantly being tested and experimented with by us and a wide variety of dedicated Torpedo Diver Fishermen. Visit our website regularly for updates.
Torpedo Divers should always be greater than 50' away from the bait or lure. You will catch more fish and can unclip the Torpedo Diver safely and easily.
Most line breaks happen at the lure, so it is unlikely to lose a Torpedo Diver.
Torpedo Divers are stealth fishing and should be on the outside of your downriggers and flat disk methods.
Straight wire test occurs without knots. Once you put a knot is put into the wire the strength of the wire decreases by a small percentage.
Palomar knot tight to the snap is best.
12 inches.
The fishing rod will immediately react when a fish hits the bait.
No. With the Torpedo Diver there is not a real release as your fishing line is not attached to any fixed object. The Torpedo Diver is attached to your line, unless you remove the Torpedo Diver yourself, the line is ready to go.
The outside lines will rise and the indside lines will drop lower in the water column.
Sometimes fish will bite the Torpedo Diver. We do not recommend putting hooks on a Torpedo Diver as this could cause safety issues should a fish self release close to the boat.
Torpedo Divers are not meant to attract fish but tests have shown fish do find them attractive.
No. Drilling a hole and attaching a hook can be very dangerous. If the fish self releases close to the boat the energy loaded into the line could cause the Torpedo Diver to fly into the angler.
We do not recommend short leads from the Torpedo Diver to the bait or lure. If someone chooses to run short leads then it would be safer to have the rod pointed to the outside of the boat when reeling in the fish. If the fish self releases close to the boat and the rod is pointed away from the angler, the energy loaded into the line would cause the Torpedo Diver to fly away from the angler.
Wire
The only things you will need is a fishing rod, a line counter reel and stranded wire or braided fishing line.
Wire has no stretch and due to it's sensitivity the angler feels every movement of the fish. Wire produces harmonic & positive ions which are both known to be attractive to fish.
The best way to keep your wire from fraying is to use a pair of tin snips like the red or green weiss brand tin snips. If this tool is not available then burn the wire with a lighter or use crazy glue and cut the applied area. Make sure to leave a 1" tag and cut the tag when your knot is complete.