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 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures WHITES $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 42m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 NEW TOMIC LURE PLUGS SALMON TROUT STRIPERS STEELHEAD DOWNRIGGER TROLLING BAITS $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6d 1h 26m |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures MYSTIC $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 52m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 20 RIGGED Downrigger Fishing Lures Stainless Wires $24.00 Time Remaining: 21d 4h 21m Buy It Now for only: $24.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures NUKE $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 1h 3m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 CAPTAINS SET 4 X 60 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures $23.95 Time Remaining: 17h 52m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 7 Downrigger Lures with Blades on SS wire 5 0 Gamakatsu hook $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 14m |
 10 STAINLESS WIRE RIGGED Downrigger Lures BARBLESS $18.00 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 20m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures ROMEO $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 53m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 CURLY STRIP PERMA STRIP 9 DOWNRIGGER SALMON LURES 2 $18.50 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 41m Buy It Now for only: $18.50 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures COTTON CANDY $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 34m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 CAPTAINS REDS 4 X 60 Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures $23.95 Time Remaining: 16h 16m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 New Australian Runner Style Lure Blue Mackerel Trolling Downrigger Lure 72 oz $1.04 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 2h |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures CHINOOK $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 25m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 Sound Wave Downrigger Bottomfish BW CUTTLEFISH FISHING LURE SKIRTS $3.50 Time Remaining: 10d 20h 7m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures RHUMBA $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 12m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures MARSATAK $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 12m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 CAPTAINS REDS 4 X 60 Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures $23.25 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 35m |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures CHUM $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 16m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Fishing DORADO SLAMR 6 Pack $13.80 Time Remaining: 21d 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $13.80 |
 PERMASTRIP HOOTCHIES Downrigger Fishing Lures WHITES $9.85 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 9m Buy It Now for only: $9.85 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures ECHO $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures FRESCA $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 43m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures ARMY $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 43m |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES MINT TULIP Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 12d 2h 34m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES SALMON EGGS Downrigger Sockeye Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 12d 3h 8m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES Gold Duster Salmon Fishing Downrigger Hootchies $8.91 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 36m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 4 X 10 Sound Wave Downrigger Bottomfish YG CUTTLEFISH FISHING LURE SKIRTS $3.50 Time Remaining: 10d 19h 53m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures LAZERS $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 45m |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES DRAGON BOAT Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 9m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures BLUES $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 9m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures TANGO $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 3h 54m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures RETRO $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 55m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures TYEE $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 32m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures TRANSPARENT $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 15m |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures LAZY P $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 1m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES GREY GHOST Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 12d 1h 57m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures REPO MAN $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 7m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures LICORICE $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 15m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Salmon Fishing UV Green Flasher Trolling Dodger spoon Lure Downrigger $4.95 Time Remaining: 5d 21m Buy It Now for only: $6.95 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures COBRA $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 29m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures ARMY $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 17h 12m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 6 X 12 SUPERTACKLE Salmon Halibut Downrigger Fishing Lures Skirts GOLD GLITTER $9.00 Time Remaining: 10d 5h 25m Buy It Now for only: $9.00 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures LAZERS $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 24m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 RIGGED RADIANT Downrigger Lures YOUR CHOICE OF COLORS $13.80 Time Remaining: 9d 4m Buy It Now for only: $13.80 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures NINJAS $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 45m |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures REDS $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 16h 53m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES SOLDIERS RIP Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 12d 3h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures TRANSPARENT $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 16h 18m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures ARMY TRUCK $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 17m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 Sound Wave Downrigger Bottomfish BG CUTTLEFISH FISHING LURE SKIRTS $3.50 Time Remaining: 10d 20h 12m Buy It Now for only: $3.50 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures YELLOW $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 55m |
 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Fishing UMBRELLA 6 Pack $13.80 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 37m Buy It Now for only: $13.80 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures Hootchies MAJORPANE $5.00 Time Remaining: 10d 6h 8m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 CAPTAINS LOT 4 X 60 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures $23.95 Time Remaining: 15h 5m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures TWANG $5.00 Time Remaining: 10d 5h 58m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures PINKS $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 59m |
 CURLY STRIP PERMA STRIP 9 DOWNRIGGER SALMON LURES 1 $18.50 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 18m Buy It Now for only: $18.50 |
 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Lures STRIPER 6 PACK $13.80 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 46m Buy It Now for only: $13.80 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures SKUNK $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 56m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures JOKER $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 3m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 PERMASTRIP HOOTCHIES Downrigger Fishing Lures AQUA $9.85 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 56m Buy It Now for only: $9.85 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures BLUES $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 5m |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES JUBILEE Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 12d 2h 18m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures SIERRA $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 6h 49m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 10 STAINLESS WIRE Downrigger Lures GREEN PATTERNS $18.00 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 20m Buy It Now for only: $18.00 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures CUJO $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 41m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures WHITES $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 5m |
 8 RADIANT Tandem SS Hooks Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures GREEN HOOTCHIE $21.50 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 22m Buy It Now for only: $21.50 |
 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Salmon HOOTCHIE BITE GUARD $12.50 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 41m Buy It Now for only: $12.50 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures PINKS $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 14h 37m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Fishing GLOW PACK of 6 $13.80 Time Remaining: 21d 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $13.80 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures TIGERS $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 16h 32m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures REDS $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 9m |
 PERMASTRIP HOOTCHIES Downrigger Fishing Lures BLUES $9.85 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 23m Buy It Now for only: $9.85 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures SPAZ $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 4h 46m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES RED ARMY Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 12d 3h 4m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES SPIN DRIFT Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 12d 3h 15m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures ORANGE $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 50m |
 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Fishing GREEN GLOW 7 Pack $16.90 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 37m Buy It Now for only: $16.90 |
 4 X 10 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures BAZOOKA $5.00 Time Remaining: 27d 5h 40m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 CURLY STRIP PERMA STRIP 9 DOWNRIGGER SALMON LURES 3 $18.50 Time Remaining: 9d 2h 12m Buy It Now for only: $18.50 |
 8 RADIANT Tandem SS Hooks Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures CHARTREUSE OCTOPUS $21.00 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 33m Buy It Now for only: $21.00 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures NINJAS $9.99 Time Remaining: 23d 17h 55m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures TIGERS $9.60 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 20m |
 4 X 20 SUPERTACKLE Octopus Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures ORANGE $9.99 Time Remaining: 27d 15h 56m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 8 RADIANT LURES Downrigger Salmon Fishing BLUE OCTO $21.50 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 14m Buy It Now for only: $21.50 |
 14 RIGGED RADIANT Downrigger Lures GREEN ASSORTMENT $35.00 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 20m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 PERMASTRIP HOOTCHIES Downrigger Fishing Lures GOLD $9.85 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 10m Buy It Now for only: $9.85 |
 CAPTAINS SET 4 X 60 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures $23.25 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 27m |
 8 RADIANT Tandem SS Hooks Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures GLOW GHOST OCTOPUS $21.50 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 25m Buy It Now for only: $21.50 |
 10 5 RADIANT LURES FIESTA Downrigger Salmon Hootchie Skirts $8.91 Time Remaining: 11d 23h 22m Buy It Now for only: $8.91 |
 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Fishing ASSORTED GLO 7 Pack $16.90 Time Remaining: 21d 4h 29m Buy It Now for only: $16.90 |
 8 RADIANT Tandem SS Hooks Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures GLOW BITEGUARDS $21.50 Time Remaining: 14d 5h 6m Buy It Now for only: $21.50 |
 PERMASTRIP HOOTCHIES Downrigger Fishing Lures REDS $9.85 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 19m Buy It Now for only: $9.85 |
 CAPTAINS LOT 4 X 60 SUPERTACKLE Octo Hootchie Downrigger Salmon Fishing Lures $23.25 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 50m |
 PERMASTRIP HOOTCHIES Downrigger Fishing Lures YELLOW $9.85 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 33m Buy It Now for only: $9.85 |
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 5 Radiant Lures Downrigger Fishing ASSORTED GLO 7 Pack $16.90 Time Remaining: 8d 23h 37m Buy It Now for only: $16.90 |
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Downrigger Lures
Downrigger Fishing Tips and Tricks
Downrigging tips and techniques for the savvy fisherman.
Downrigging is undoubtedly the most accurate way to control fishing lure depth next to being at anchor with a heavy weight on the bottom. With a little experimentation and some patience, along with record keeping you can easily become very proficient at reaching the depth you want; that being were you think the fish are. Or, of coarse, were your fish finder is showing you they are.
My personal preference is the Cannon electric downriggers for several reasons. I have owned a few other brands I won't mention by name that simply either fell apart or rusted apart long before I felt I had gotten my moneys worth.
Now Cannon makes some really sophisticated downrigging system but we are going to talk about the simpler electric rigger called the Mag 10TS. Magnum is the downrigger that serious boat captains trust for its dependability and durability. They rely on its unparalleled toughness, the fastest retrieval rate on the market (250 feet per minute) and a Short-Stop feature that protects the boat from swinging weights beating holes in the side of the boat. The Mag 10TS features a stylish metallic white finish and a stainless steel spool that's tough enough to handle monofilament or today's popular "super lines." It also has the Positive Ion Control to create a fish-attracting electrical field around your boat.
First thing you need to know is how deep and how fast you will be trolling. The faster and or deeper you troll; the heavier weight you need to compensate for the drag of the water. Most Great Lakes fishermen who downrig for salmon use a 5lb ball because they are trolling only 1.5 to 3 mph and 15 to 30 feet deep, so the drag isn't that great. On the contrary, a deep sea fishermen downrigging for grouper may be down to 60' or more and trolling at 5 knots; that's a lot of drag and would be better served with a 20lb weight.
After determining the size weight you need it's time to do some experimenting before heading out for the fish. Get to a depth around the same as that you will be fishing. Set the boat speed to the speed you think you will need for the species you are targeting. Drop the the ball all the way down until you notice the cable slacking. Quickly stop the descent and start to retrieve cable until it becomes tight again. Check the depth gauge on the rigger and note the ball weight, speed, depth of the water and depth of the reading on the downrigger.
From here, experiment with different speeds and cable depth to record enough information to know how much cable to let out at any given speed and depth. You should be able to calculate the amount of cable needed to run 5 10 or 20 feet above the bottom by using a percentage of the cable needed to reach the bottom.
I usually stay about 10 feet above the bottom-for a couple of reasons. One; I don't want to get hung up on something I can't get loose from and have to cut the cable. And two; I know the bottom fish will come up that far and farther to take the right bait.
We always keep our lead line from the ball to the bait or lure at 10' or less to take advantage of the negative Ion field surrounding the ball. Any further back you loose that advantage.
All that said; now all you need is a good line release hooked to your ball, a good stout 7' rod and conventional reel with the proper size line, the right bait and boat to haul it all in. Start downrigging today; you'll be glad you did.
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