Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: skunked on September 05, 2008, 11:05:25 PM
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anyone recommend a couple of good electric downriggers for a 16ft boat
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Love my Scotty's. Had them for a few years now and they still work like new.
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I love my scotty manual downriggers :)
What i really love is the whole pile of cash i saved when i opted to go manual rather than electric... and really its not that much work
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Cant help but wonder where are fishing with 16' boat that you need electric down riggers?
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Why not have electric downriggers on a 16?
If you can afford them they are great.
Id go with Scotty as they are very dependable and have a lifetime warranty.
If you fish winter springs you will appreciate the electrics. ;D
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I dont fish winter springs, why would you appreciate them more? inclement weather?
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winters are down deep, I've caught them at 200+feet somtimes.
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Power downriggers mean you're fishing more effectively-no grunting no groaning if you want to check the bait just push a button no monkeying around or excuse making.
In areas with lots of cabbage floating around or jellyfish they are in invaluable.
I have never met anyone who went back to manual after installing power.
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I would never go manual if I could afford electric. I fish and guide for all kinds of fish including mackinaw at 300' deep. Try cranking a 12 lb ball (let alone 2) up and down 300' multiple times a day. Also, the biggest benefit for me is that I can grab the rod, set the hook, turn the knob and begin the fight while the downrigger gets the ball and line out of the way at the same time.
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Went with a friend on his 16ft alum boat to Bowen island and then over to hole in the wall. His scotty electrics worked perfectly. Unfortunately a 16 ft boat is not ideal for bowen, we were tossed around pretty good.