Downrigger release or rubber band???

[bkidder]

i agree with coldfooter, watch your rod tip. rarely do i get a hit that i dont see! thats where being sure you get the slack out of the line and create a bend in your rod is important. you want to be able to see even the slightest bump! i use medium offshore releases mostly. i dont depend on the fish to release the setup though, i depend on watching my pole.(and then i pop it out of the release- doing this gives me more control and im able to get the slack out quicker) its also important to check your rig now and again. a lot of things can go wrong- such as tangles, losing bait, or poor lure action due to changes in speed. bring it up and check it now and again, and in the event that one does hook up undetected you wont waste too much time. good luck, and have fun!
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