downriggers?

goose · 05-22-2002, 06:16 PM

What would I do without you folks? I need help again. This time it is to get the right kind of downrigger. Probably two.
20 ft bayliner.
IOB
Will be fishing for salmon 6 or 7 times /year.
Will be fishing for Koekene (sp?) next month.
Whaddaya think?
I know how hard it is to get opinions from this board. Everybody is so tight mouthed :grin:
Thank you for all of your help on the surge brake thing. I got them fixed and so far so good.
I just want to get away from work and go fishin'.

This board helps to keep my hopes alive..Thanks
goose

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05-22-2002, 07:00 PM

Scotty
And it is spelled kokanee

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Scotty

[ 05-22-2002, 08:02 PM: Message edited by: Keta ]

goose · 05-22-2002, 08:48 PM

Thankyou, Scotty. I learn something everyday.

Dan Christopher · 05-22-2002, 08:52 PM

i gave you help on the brakes but i dont do downriggers so i am no help but if you get 5lbs lead you wont need them anyway. :grin:

[ 05-22-2002, 09:53 PM: Message edited by: MADWIZERD ]

happybrew · 05-22-2002, 08:58 PM

When I fish kokanee, I don't use a downrigger or a ton of weight. I use a diving sinker. I've never had any problems with one, and it's less hassle than a downrigger.

happybrew

Thick-N-Thin · 05-22-2002, 09:57 PM

I've been using Big Jon's electric downriggers for the last 6 years and have had no problems. Depending on where you mount your downriggers I would be sure to get swivel base mounts for them. Helps with positioning them and getting them out of the way.

[ 05-22-2002, 10:58 PM: Message edited by: Thick-N-Thin ]

PRINCEMASTER · 05-23-2002, 01:29 AM

I have a pair of Cannon mag 10a mounted to a board across the back of my boat and have been fishing with downriggers for years. I also bought a pair of quick disconnects so i can run two poles per downrigger. Unfortunately due to the BS law here you can only use one pole per person,oh well. Downriggers are a great way to get the bait down there...just haven't had much luck here with them yet.

Troller · 05-23-2002, 05:20 AM

check out www.berrysbait.com for good prices on scotty downriggers i have the electrics with 30 inch booms . like them alot and cheap

GutZ · 05-23-2002, 09:16 AM

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