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Downriggers Do’s and Don’ts
DO Attach your rod and reel line to your downrigger while your boat is in
forward motion, this will avoid tangles.
DO Read the depth counter when you catch your sh, then go back to the
same depth.
DO Replace cable regularly to avoid lost gear.
DO Rinse off your downrigger with fresh water after each use, if used
in saltwater.
DO Clean power plugs regularly
DON’T Use heavier weight than shing conditions require. Heavy weights
reduce performance and efciency, and shorten wire life.
DON’T Let the downrigger wire go slack. Kinks may form or the wire
could spill off spool edges.
DON’T Let your shing reel spin free while you lower your downrigger.
Set a light drag.
DON’T Use nylon or other monolament 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.
Use of Scotty brand braided line will not void your warranty
DON’T Spray downrigger or wire with spray lubricants, oils etc., as these
will damage the plastic.
DON’T Attempt to retrieve a weight or snagged downrigger cable by hand.
Wave or boat motion could cause serious injury.
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