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What happens when you hit bottom?
When your weight touches bottom while trolling, you will see the Downrigger
boom bounce. You should immediately bring your weight up to a safer depth.
WARNING! Be very cautious when fishing in strong tidal currents or on windy
days. If the weight or wire snags on the bottom, the force of the tide or wind on
the boat can put a terrific strain on the Downrigger.
KEEP a pair of wire cutters handy in case you have to cut the wire in an
emergency! Because of the built in tilt-up feature, the Downrigger boom may fly
up quickly when the wire breaks or is cut, so be sure to stand clear, not leaning
over the boom.
We recommend you always have a large scale chart of your fishing area and
know your position at all times when deep trolling. With a relatively smooth
bottom, if your weight hangs up on a small ledge it can often be released by
turning around and pulling from the opposite direction. The wire line can be paid
out if necessary while you turn the boat to the direction of the hang-up. After
a hang-up, the wire should be examined for any broken strands. If strands are
broken, it can be cut and rejoined as a temporary measure but should be replaced
as soon as possible.
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