As promised, Improved DIY Downrigger

[drpepper]

Hey J whats up, looks like trolling season is getting closer. I have not had a manual downrigger and they are probably fine if you don't want to fish very deep, but on a place like Bear Lake or lakes that are 100-150 feet deep and you want to fish the bottom electric is the only way to go in my opinion. I have seen people sit and crank for a long time to get the ball back up, with electric just hit the button and it stops when it hits the surface. I don't know about other fishermen but I use a 8 lb. weight and like it for about any depth. Personally I would rather troll with a downrigger than without. hope that helps!!
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