Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between using the stern planer compared to the tadpole? I would like to add a couple more rods and was thinking about running my 3 offshore side planers off each side and possible a rod off each corner using a tadpole to get the baits down deeper. I still consider myself in the learning mode using side planers although I fished years ago using the big boards.

I read the report that Captain Porkchop posted and that is the first that I have heard of the side planers.
Thanks