down rigger installation questions

[wishin fishin]

i'm in the process of installing a sport mini troll with an 14" boom, set on a swivel pedestal. my boat is a 18'. i'm running it off the left side

questions...

is it best to run it off the left side only, or should i position it to also swivel off the transom running it off the rear parallel to the left side.

i didn't want to install until i heard from you guys.

thanks

[lineman49]

I would put it so it can be use in either pos.

[sherman51]

if theres nothing on the back of the boat to get in the way i would mount it over far enough that it wasnt in the way of my diver rod holders then just run it off the back. if you have plenty of rod holder space i would mount it on the corner and i could run it either way.
sherman

[ShortHanded]

assuming you can reach it to operate comfortably, including attaching lines to releases, I would suggest as the others have back for use in both positions.

either way, avoid bringing it too far forward where there is a chance of the cable swinging into the prop of your main (or if you have one kicker) motor

[wishin fishin]

thanks guys i will take the advice and mount it on the rear to operate in either direction. i do plan on getting a kicker next year.

[bailey]

Thems PA fish must be smarter lol

[fishkiller16]

nope that was capt. morgan time....lol no i trailered the boat there.

[lineman49]

Not sure if Pa. fish are smarter or Capt. Morgan makes us dumber !!??

[wishin fishin]

this is my 3d attempt to post - keep getting kicked out

went trolling for the first time yesterday (fri.) rough day on the lake 50 fow. i use a mini troll with a 5lb ball.
my issues were my ball would flare out from the back of the boat i running 1.6 mph assuming i'm not getting an accurate dept. my line would not release from rigger line. however, i did manage to boat a 27" 9lb walleye, i can't really take credit for it for it could have been on for sometime and getting it in was not pretty - reeling, cranking, netting all at the same time - it wasn't pretty.

questions
is my weight to light
am i not cinching down tight enough from rod to rigger line
is my release (gator medium) looping line to attach not correct.

help

[bailey]

I would mount it right on corner that fits you if left handed left side if right i eould go to right for easiness of use. 3 of my fish sunday came off riggers. 150 ft back.