Which downrigger

So why do so many successful anglers use downriggers? There are times when success requires putting your bait at a specific depth and keeping it there to match fish movements and feeding patterns.

Cannon downriggers make doing that incredibly easy, so you spend more time fishing, and putting more fish on the deck. Electric downriggers use an electric motor to deploy and retrieve your downrigger weight, keeping your hands free for fishing.

They also feature several advanced fishing and connectivity features. SPOOL The spool material you use is very important and should suit your style of fishing and even the environment you fish in. Email Sign Up Find a Dealer. Cannon Downriggers. Minn Kota. Old Town. Wireless Integration. Mobile App Control. Fish Hawk Compatible. Depth Cycle. Preset Depth Storage. Bottom Tracking. Adjustable Speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Posted September 25, JonD Posted September 25, Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Create an account Sign up for a new account in our community.

Register a new account. Sign in Already have an account? Sign In Now. Go to topic listing. Fishing on the ocean requires downriggers made from sturdy, corrosion-resistant material. Electric models are better for fishing great depths because of their faster retrieval rates and added convenience.

Manual models are lighter, more compact and more economically priced. The larger the boat, the longer the boom needs to be to keep the weight from banging against the topsides. Telescopic booms make it much easier to transport and store the downrigger.