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Downriggers Do’s & Don’ts
DO Attach your rod and reel line to your downrigger while your boat is in
forward motion. It avoids tangles.
DO Read the depth counter when you catch a fish, then go back to the
same depth.
DO Replace badly worn or kinked wire.
DO Use enough weight (7 to 15 lbs.) on your downrigger to keep your line
at a sharp downward angle, approximately 30 degrees or less when
your trolling speed is correct.
DO Keep a pair of wire cutters handy in the event of a serious bottom
hang-up.
DO Rinse o your downrigger with fresh water after each use, if used in
saltwater.
DON’T Let the downrigger wire go slack. Kinks may form and also the wire
could spill o spool edges.
DON’T Let your fishing reel spin free while you lower your down- rigger. Set a
light drag.
DON’T Use nylon or other monofilament line on your downrigger. Nylon
will stretch in use and shrink back on the spool with enough force to
damage it. Use of nylon line will void the downrigger warranty.
DON’T Spray downrigger or wire with spray lubricants, oils, etc.
DON’T Attempt to retrieve a weighted or snagged downrigger cable by hand.
Wave or boat motion could cause serious injury.
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