Luhr Jensen Dipsy Diver Silver 4 1/8-Inch | Directional Trolling Diver

Overview

The Luhr Jensen Dipsy Diver in silver blends compact size with a distinctive directional profile crafted to broaden your lure spreads while trolling. Its rounded body and directional base guide the lure path as you shift left or right, helping you cover more water from a single boat.

How it works

The core advantage is its original directional design. When you adjust the base plate toward port or starboard, the diver tracks in that direction, creating a natural arc that supports multiple lures on one line. The adjustable positive trip mechanism lets you tailor the release to different lure sizes and target depths, so you can fine-tune performance on the water.

• Original directional design enables multi-directional tracking
• Adjustable positive trip mechanism for lure size and target depth
• Larger sizes feature heavy-duty welded ring construction
• Optional O-Rings for deeper diving beyond standard depths
• Adjustable trip settings adapt to lure size and target fish

On the water benefits

Deploying Dipsy Divers helps you spread lures wide from a single setup, reducing crowding and increasing your coverage across the water column. The controlled tracking minimizes line tangles and keeps presentations at consistent distances, even as boat speed and wake vary.

• Wider lure spreads from one setup
• Controlled port/starboard tracking reduces tangles and improves water coverage

Sizes, depths, and options

Four sizes are available, offering dive depths of up to 20, 35, 50, and 100 feet. Optional accessories let you push depth further depending on gear and target species. For deeper insights, see Tech Report: Dipsy Diver, The Directional Diver and Tech Report #15: Trolling Spoons for Freshwater Salmon, Striped Bass, Trout.

Real-world use cases

Well suited for freshwater salmon and trout or striped bass where presenting lures across multiple depths matters. The Dipsy Diver’s directional behavior supports scenarios where a single boat must cover different water layers. With careful setup, anglers may achieve broader coverage and varied lure positions without frequent steering adjustments.

Tip: start with a moderate trip setting and tune it based on lure size, water clarity, and bite cues.

Setup tips

• Begin with the standard configuration, then fine-tune the trip for your lures
• Use optional O-Rings to extend depth for deeper targets