Downrigger question???

[wiperhunter2]

I've been using the type of downriggers you are describing for a number of years. What I like most about them is they fit in the same base as my pole holder. In most cases you would want two of the mounts on the same side of the boat, one for the pole holder and one for the downrigger. You could also put two holders on each side of the boat if you were going to run two riggers. The downrigger I bought cost around $30.00 and came with a 4 lb ball. I have used it at the Gorge with no problem, it is just a matter of getting use to how it works. It is true the lighter balls go back farther than the heavier balls but thats not a problem as long as the fish are suspended like most trout do. When I graph fish on the fish finder at 30 feet, I start off by letting out 30 ft of line on the downriggers. If no fish are caught after a couple of passes I let out another foot and keep that up until I start catching fish. Once you locate the proper depth it is just a matter of going down to the same depth again. The mounts are very strong on this type of rigger more than the clamp on type would be, but thats just my opinion. I just bought two of the boom type of downriggers so I'll be selling my old one soon in case you are interested. WH2
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