Cannon Downrigger - A Useful Item of Fishing Equipment.

By Fred Sturgeon

When you are fishing, do you find that you need to drop your bait down deep? Fish are not always the most cooperative of creatures because they dont always hang around near the surface, where it is easy to catch them. If your depth sounder is letting you know that there are fish down [deeper|in the depths, a downrigger can really be of help.

What is a downrigger, actually?

It is really simple. It is just a spool that will hold between 200 " 600 feet of steel cable. Connected to this is a weight of between 6 " 12 pounds. Connected to these, there is a quick-release line gripper, as is used with a clothespin.

How does it operate?

The fishing lines from your rods are secured to the quick-release mechanisms. Once this is done, the complete assembly is carefully lowered down to the depth you want. This way, the bait is far enough away from the weight and line gripper to prevent spooking the fish. If you get a bite, the line is released from the gripper, so it is just you and the fish!

Some downriggers can be purchased equipped with fish-attractant properties (either electrical, or a special kind of paint), but not many of them.

There are some companies that manufacture downriggers. These include basic models for the recreational fishermen right up to highly sophisticated models for commercial fishing concerns. Cannon are one such company that offer a comprehensive range of downriggers, from a manual feed to an electronic motor quick release operation. Also on offer is a combination fish finder and downrigger " perfect for catching the fish you find in the depths!

Downriggers work at their best when they are used for deep trolling and some even come equippped with an electronic crank that will bring everything up. If you are wanting to access deeper schools of fish, these are highly recommended.

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