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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
I would put it so it can be use in either pos.
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
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
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.
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.
hi bailey,
i'm new to down rigging when you saw 150' back i'm thinking your talkin about dispy divers. what do you mean 150' - wouldn't i drop the ball to the desired dept then your saying i should have my down rigger rod line back 150'?
i hope i'm making sense
My depth of water was 40 to 45 ft balls were down to within 5 to 7 ft of bottom adjusted to fish i marked. I let out 150 ft of lina attach to release and semd it down. Then you have releases to pick pads or chamberlins also blacks i like blacks both of these styles can be set to release at slightest hit.they are Easy to adjust blacks are easiest to me. I would use 8lb ball also. 10lb if going deeper than 50ft but see what rigger mfg recomends you don't wanna break it lol. . Nothin to rigger fishing to easy.
Im at 142 Walleyes (97 ny waters & 45 oh waters) for the year so far and not 1 came off a rigger or a dipsy. Just sayin....lol
You have to be smart enough to set up the riggers or dipsys lol jk just sayin. They both catch fish they both give you more lines out of the way of others.
Fishkiller, didn't you get any when going thru Pa. waters on your way to Ohio ?? :D
hi bailey, i get it run out the line to 150' then clip it on - any suggestions on line release and/or techniqueQuote:
Originally Posted by bailey
Thems PA fish must be smarter lol
nope that was capt. morgan time....lol no i trailered the boat there.
Not sure if Pa. fish are smarter or Capt. Morgan makes us dumber !!??
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
Yes too light of weight and too heavy of releases, my advise is go to a lighter release even a planer board release, amd use a 12# Torpedo Divers downrigger weight there is no blowback with these weights.
These are what i use they release easy and are adjustable. http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/st..._and_Kites.htm .. i dont even mess eith pads anymore unless on lake o.
I think I can order those if any one wants them.
Blacks are very good releases...I used them for salmon fishing on LO for many years.
For walleye fishing on Erie I switched to Chamberlin releases (see link). They solve many problems we see with small or junk fish on riggers. You can crank way down your rigger rods for better hook sets, and at the same time have the release trigger on a light strike from very small fish. And like with the Blacks, they release on fish strike from all directions.
http://downriggerrelease.com/
My buddy jeff swears by chamberlins, i can lighten blacks up and load rods right up i have had small perch and even stickbaits but i had a swimmer on last week i didn't know was hooked those eyes have a knack at riding along.
thanks much
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Originally Posted by wishin fishin
if your just fishing eyes then i reccomend 10 to 13 lb pancake weights. thats all i,ve used on erie for many years. i have heard a few complaints using them in deep water. i use them down to 65 ft and havent had that 1st problem. i use the 13 and at 1.8 to 2.0 i have very little blow back. i didnt reccomend them for deep water because i,ve never used them over 65 ft.
as for releases i have used many over the years. now i use the chamberlains. set your rod tension however you want it, then set your lure tension to where a crappie will trip it. downriggerrelease.com and watch the video,s. they also have a stacker that is just awesome.
sherman
Does anyone out there sell chamberlain releases cheap:o? (like me)
this is the cheapest source I could find...Quote:
Originally Posted by lineman49
http://www.tacklehaven.com/chamberla...r-downriggers/
do you guys tie the wire like you would do regular fishing line to the release or do you crimp the wire?
Use the hoop and crimp so you don't loose your balls.
which release?Quote:
Originally Posted by wishin fishin
In general, to terminate wire to attach a rigger balls and releases, or to build a short intermediate drop wire section to get more distance between a release or down temp probe to the ball, i would suggest looking at the "Tru Trac Klincher"...small, inexpensive and rock sold connection due to their crimp-less design.
Gander Mountain stocks them but, they usually go fast at $2-3 bucks each
http://www.northportnailer.com/store...roducts_id=395
shorthanded specificly i was asking about connecting my wire to the chanberlin release can i also get chamberlings torpedo type balls at gander?Quote:
Originally Posted by ShortHanded
don't understand what you meanQuote:
Originally Posted by bailey
hey guys, i ordered my chamberlin release and torpedo #12 down rigger weight, again what will i use to connect? is it the tru track klincher etc.it was reccommended by shorthand but, he was not sure what i was asking looking for a simple secure inexpensive method.
please advise
thanks
Cannon cable ends easy others make them to any good size baitshop near lake should have them
To start, I always have my Klincher snap attached to the ends of my downrigger cables.Quote:
Originally Posted by wishin fishin
The following assumes you are using the standard Chamberlain release and NOT the stacker version:
> Attach the top wire loop of the Chamberlain release to the Klincher snap. Next attach the downrigger weight directly to the lower snap of the Chamberlain release.
> Alternatively, depending on the type of rigger weight used, some people (like me, when using shark weights with the sharp upright rear fin) use an 18" intermediate cable between the release and the downrigger weight to avoid inadvertent contact between the downrigger weight and the line trailing back off the release. With the torpedo weight you probably won't have this potential tangle/interference problem, and use of the intermediate cable is optional.
If you bought the Chamberlain stacker version then all the above is moot, as you will simply attach the stacker release onto the downrigger cable 18" (or more) above the Klincher/downrigger weight connection.
Hope this is clear... if not send me a pm with your number and I will call you to discuss.
Jack
thanks shorthand, no staker - keeping it simple, i will read agin when my purchases come in, i didn't order the klinch yet. how do you send a pm?Quote:
Originally Posted by ShortHanded
to late i lost them 23 yrs ago the culprit - marriage!
to late i lost them 23 yrs ago the culprit - marriage!Quote:
Originally Posted by bailey
Just returned from a two week fishing trip on Lake Erie. Went out of Barcelona every day. Fishing was GREAT! Also, got two Chamberlin release's and I can't say enough about how great they work. It took a couple of adjustments and the release's worked every time. They worked just like advertised. I could set the up force has hard as I needed and the back release as lite as I wanted. I think I have tried a lot of different release's but this one seems to the best one I have ever used. Bill's Hook's in Dunkirk,NY is carrying them.