down riggers (worth the cost?)

Realtor · 11-19-2007, 06:56 PM

If so, what kind, I know NOTHING anout them. I have heard about them beng the differance between catching fish, and not catching fish......

Jim

Capt. John · 11-19-2007, 07:03 PM

Cannons and electrics if you can afford it. Capt. John.

reelfinatical · 11-19-2007, 07:07 PM

Penn....with swivel mounts...

BigFishKB · 11-19-2007, 11:04 PM

I agree with Capt John!! Cannon electrics if you can afford them. I have a set of cannons and a set of penns and I like the cannons better.

Tuna Man · 11-20-2007, 02:53 AM

Depends if mounting is important. Some (mine) mount with the spool in the horizontal position, and others have a vertical spool.

In use position

Underway position, or I will remove them,one bolt

I made a custom bracket for my application due to the rail.

brnbser · 11-20-2007, 08:54 AM

Depends on what you plan on using them for Jim. We use them non-stop for king fishing. All of our bigger kings from this past weekend at Nationals came from the downriggers fishing baits at 150+ feet deep. We're using Cannon manuals, I wish I could afford the stainless electrics that Cannon has out.

Realtor · 11-20-2007, 11:35 AM

Just tryint to figure out how to catch "better" fish. down riggers are the only thing I do not have, besides the luck factor, really lacking there.....

jhall · 11-20-2007, 12:08 PM

I've been using the white cannon manuals with the stainless spool lined with power pro instead of wire (doesn't whine like the wire) and have been very pleased. Couldn't afford the electric but the manuals work very well. In my opinion, downriggers will allow you to troll your live baits down deeper at places such as the edge and large ship wrecks in that area. You will be able to catch fish such as AJ's and kings more effectively. You can also send your baits down around wrecks and use your boat to drag large AJ's outbefore they cut you off.

brnbser · 11-20-2007, 12:21 PM

I agree with Jeff, definately pull the wire if you get a set. Unless you buy the stainless, don't use mono because it will cause the spool to split over time. We've been using braid on ours this year and have been very pleased.

I've fished with the electrics and they are great and can get you on the fish quick when the bite is on.

Jim, because you fish alone alot, I would suggest the electrics if you get a set. Fishing with downriggersrequires an extra set of hands or two. Fishing a full spread with manual downriggers can get real busy on the back deck and we normally need at least 3 people on board to drive, tend lines and fight the fish efficiently.

lobsterman · 11-20-2007, 12:24 PM

Cannon and when the water is hot in the middle of summer it could be the difference in catching fish and not catching fish.

11-19-2007, 06:56 PM	#1
Realtor Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,194	down riggers (worth the cost?) If so, what kind, I know NOTHING anout them. I have heard about them beng the differance between catching fish, and not catching fish...... Jim __________________ Jim Summers www.PensacolaSharkFishing.com www.PensacolaHouseHunter.com @CaptFatJax (Twitter)

11-19-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
Capt. John Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 43	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) Cannons and electrics if you can afford it. Capt. John.

11-19-2007, 07:07 PM	#3
reelfinatical Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,895	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) Penn....with swivel mounts...

11-19-2007, 11:04 PM	#4
BigFishKB Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 851	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) I agree with Capt John!! Cannon electrics if you can afford them. I have a set of cannons and a set of penns and I like the cannons better.

11-20-2007, 02:53 AM	#5
Tuna Man Senior Member Grand Slam Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calera, AL....25 Miles S of Birmingham Posts: 6,581	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) Depends if mounting is important. Some (mine) mount with the spool in the horizontal position, and others have a vertical spool. In use position Underway position, or I will remove them,one bolt I made a custom bracket for my application due to the rail.

11-20-2007, 08:54 AM	#6
brnbser Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,306	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) Depends on what you plan on using them for Jim. We use them non-stop for king fishing. All of our bigger kings from this past weekend at Nationals came from the downriggers fishing baits at 150+ feet deep. We're using Cannon manuals, I wish I could afford the stainless electrics that Cannon has out. __________________ ************************************************ ************ Capt. Scott Brown http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...sp?gallery=351

11-20-2007, 11:35 AM	#7
Realtor Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 2,194	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) Just tryint to figure out how to catch "better" fish. down riggers are the only thing I do not have, besides the luck factor, really lacking there..... __________________ Jim Summers www.PensacolaSharkFishing.com www.PensacolaHouseHunter.com @CaptFatJax (Twitter)

11-20-2007, 12:08 PM	#8
jhall Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 257	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) I've been using the white cannon manuals with the stainless spool lined with power pro instead of wire (doesn't whine like the wire) and have been very pleased. Couldn't afford the electric but the manuals work very well. In my opinion, downriggers will allow you to troll your live baits down deeper at places such as the edge and large ship wrecks in that area. You will be able to catch fish such as AJ's and kings more effectively. You can also send your baits down around wrecks and use your boat to drag large AJ's outbefore they cut you off.

11-20-2007, 12:21 PM	#9
brnbser Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,306	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) I agree with Jeff, definately pull the wire if you get a set. Unless you buy the stainless, don't use mono because it will cause the spool to split over time. We've been using braid on ours this year and have been very pleased. I've fished with the electrics and they are great and can get you on the fish quick when the bite is on. Jim, because you fish alone alot, I would suggest the electrics if you get a set. Fishing with downriggersrequires an extra set of hands or two. Fishing a full spread with manual downriggers can get real busy on the back deck and we normally need at least 3 people on board to drive, tend lines and fight the fish efficiently. __________________ ************************************************ ************ Capt. Scott Brown http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...sp?gallery=351

11-20-2007, 12:24 PM	#10
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,631	RE: down riggers (worth the cost?) Cannon and when the water is hot in the middle of summer it could be the difference in catching fish and not catching fish. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

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