Downrigger
Submitted by bsir on Tue, 2015-02-10 23:04
G'day guys, I'm thinking of sticking a down rigger on my boat.
Anyone have any recommendations on good or bad makes and models?
Any advise appreciated. I've never used a downriver before. I intend to use it mainly for trolling Pelagics like mackerel and marlin.
thanks
barneyboy
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get 1 with a counter
so much easier than trying to guess how deep the bomb/lure is.
FEEEISH ONNN!!!
seaswirl
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Date Joined: 29/08/10
cannon
Cannon are very good. 5 knots is about max speed you can troll.
scottnofish
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Date Joined: 28/08/07
could try the ones from the downriggershop.com.au
Look nice and solid and come with rod holder and line counter
grantarctic1
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I have
I have one of these from the downrigger shop. They are well made( machined from solid aluminium ) with basic functions ( nothing to go wrong ) . They come with a clip on counter and are loaded with colour coded braid .
There are lots of other models to choose from but all the ones ive seen are plastic, and i stay away from plastic stuff on my boats after continually having to replace fittings etc .
bsir
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Date Joined: 24/04/11
Thanks guys, I will check
Thanks guys, I will check them out.