Mounting and Using Downrigger

[lazydawg]

Though I've only two places to logically mount a new my downrigger, once I've got it mounted I have a choice or running it straight down from the transom or extending it over the port side. Any advantages or disadvantanges of either method?

Plus anyone use the ION field generator feature on theirs in saltwater?

Edited August 30, 2011 by lazydawg

[Sans Peur]

I have always run my down riggers a little off to the side. It keeps the cable well away from the props in a hard turn or if the weight dodges inboard while retrieving.

How do you plan on running it? I always put mine down and leave it there unless we have a large uncontrollable fish on. I have found the rubber band to a big snap swivel works well. At the end of the day I reel up the weight and remove the swivels . Much easier than pulling the weight up every time you get a hit.

Edited September 2, 2011 by Sans Peur