EricW, When using sliding jet planers in our snaggy rivers many times your bait will hang up and the jet will continue to work as if nothing has happened. Then line (bait) is up river and jet is down river. It is just not as fun watching a rod tip that doesn't wiggle. You will have better luck w/magnum Hot-N-Tots. When they hang up you know it almost right away. They will also get down in the 18' range if you have enough current. Also the hot-n-tots will handle a pretty good load of bait. I have another plug that works great on the big baits. That needs a email. Stick w/the wigglin' type diver. I need to buy a bunch of magnums if ya know where to get them. fp