Quote Originally Posted by itsbob View Post
With crankbaites,it is not recommended to use a planer to get lure down like a tadpole or dipsey.You could use the tadpole for spoons with no problem though.
You are misinformed, if you think that statement is true. Here's a video on how to rig the Tadpole for running with cranks.

I have tried this myself, here on Erie, and it works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmA0NSZBwrQ