How to Rig a Fishing Downrigger
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- A downrigger is a device used to get your baits deeper on a boat. Instead of running a heavy weight on your line or a planer you put your line in a release clip that releases when pressure is applied to your line. This gets your line deep without having to use heavier tackle and fight the fish and a weight.
A downrigger is spooled with heavy mono, braid, or cable. A heavy weight is then attached to that line (typically around 8lb to 12lb). A clip is also attached to that line so your fishing line can be attached to it.
Downriggers are a great tool for slow trolling live bait or trolling at speeds around 7 or 8 mph. They are limited in how fast they can be used at and as you go faster the downrigger won't go down as deep. That's why we use inline trolling weights when we are high speed trolling for Wahoo.
Here are some links to videos where we use downriggers to catch fish:
Redfish: • How to Catch Bull Redfish
King Mackerel: • Offshore Fishing with ...
Here are links to downrigger gear you'll need if you want to set one up.
Seahorse (similar to Penn) Downrigger: amzn.to/2mZGtF7
Seahorse Downrigger Rod Holder Mount: amzn.to/2luBMmi
Release clip: amzn.to/2luzunc
12lb Downrigger Ball: amzn.to/2nFQlo1
10lb Downrigger Ball: amzn.to/2n5yA0M
8lb Downrigger Ball: amzn.to/2lvCVdt
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Very informative video Jeremy. We don’t have one yet, but I think I see a purchase in the future. Need a downrigger for Wahoo season! Thanks for a great video! -Capt Dan
Enjoyed your video, simple and to the point.
Thanks!
Like your viewpoints on all aspects of this topic. Thanks...
Cool video bro informative. I just picked up two electric walkers for $100 cant wait to use em.
We use these all the time in SF for salmon.
Look into using rubber bands to hold your line to your clip. There is a method to where it breaks at the rubber band and you don’t put stress on your main line
Nice! The rubber band technique sounds like the way we rig our tag lines for high speed trolling. What size rubber band do you use?
@@ReelHazardous number 33. We do slow trolling, ie from 3 mph up to 5.5mph but we get big swell and chop out in SF. I wouldnt use that rubber band for the speed trolling you guys do (I would get a stronger rubber band).
I have tried many methods for attaching via rubber band. Honestly the best method is seen in this video, give it a shot. I use this for all my salmon trips (I have a captains license as well :)).
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👍🏻good video you should do the same video using planners
Nice job
Great vid! Sub’d… just bought my first downrigger and I like your method
Thanks! What fish are you targeting with it?
@@ReelHazardous mackerel, stripers, mostly… hopefully I’ll get offshore far enough to get into a few other species
Which do you guys prefer? Downrigger planners or I use 48 ounce lead
What if your boat is angled on top ?
I fish with braid on my reel , can I still twist it for the line clip ?
I haven't used braid as much in these clips for slow trolling but when I use downriggers for redfish I prefer to use the clamp clips with braid.
Do you think a #16 Planer would be better than a ball?
I think if your trolling faster with ballyhoo its better but for slow trolling live baits I think the downrigger is better. Good question!
planers are tougher after havaing used both i'd go downrigger your line breaks off free and clear then no planer in the way or hand spooling to worry about.
Anyone out there ever heard of a f i e c k fishing rod