08-30-2007, 04:53 AM
That is the downrigger that we use here too.
Notice the rather large lead ball on the bottom. We have a different style here. Since the fishing regulations allow 2 hooks maximum, we will actually use a heavy jig instead of the lead ball.
The lead core line allows us to make up the weight of the replacement hardware and stay withing the 2 hook maximum.
It almost falls into a second rod category but that is permitted on the Saltwater.
In the freshwater we just reduce the size of the lead ball and sub it for a little more length of the Lead Core line. This helps add to the sensitivity of the entire rig as well.
It may sounds kind of strange to you but many of the hard core fishermen out here are using the exact same rig. I learned this one from an old guy in the early 80s. He swore by it and could outfish anyone to prove it. God rest his soul.[unimpressed]
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Notice the rather large lead ball on the bottom. We have a different style here. Since the fishing regulations allow 2 hooks maximum, we will actually use a heavy jig instead of the lead ball.
The lead core line allows us to make up the weight of the replacement hardware and stay withing the 2 hook maximum.
It almost falls into a second rod category but that is permitted on the Saltwater.
In the freshwater we just reduce the size of the lead ball and sub it for a little more length of the Lead Core line. This helps add to the sensitivity of the entire rig as well.
It may sounds kind of strange to you but many of the hard core fishermen out here are using the exact same rig. I learned this one from an old guy in the early 80s. He swore by it and could outfish anyone to prove it. God rest his soul.[unimpressed]
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