07-29-2008, 07:55 PM
[cool][#008080] OK, just got back from "googleing" all the info I needed and thought I might share it, if anybody might be interested.[/#008080]
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[#008080]When electric downriggers are put in the water, they create positive ions. If these ions are not in the range that fish normally like, ( .065) they will be repelled rather than attracted. Many things on your boat can effect the ion output. one in particular is mounting a trolling (kicker) motor that is not grounded to the boat or main motor...I didn't know that. Also, Cannon Mag 10s automatically emit .7 in order to activate the short stop feature where the weight stops as it breaks of the water...not good.[/#008080]
[#008080]You can check your output with a volt meter or you can control your output on multiple downriggers by using the Cabelas "black box" that attaches to your wire.[/#008080]
[#008080]I also learned that if you get it right, fish will be attracted to the downrigger wire near the boat so...you should be trolling with relatively short leads off of your releases.[/#008080]
[#008080]i just ordered the black box, I'll let you know how it worked out...[:/][/#008080]
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[#008080]When electric downriggers are put in the water, they create positive ions. If these ions are not in the range that fish normally like, ( .065) they will be repelled rather than attracted. Many things on your boat can effect the ion output. one in particular is mounting a trolling (kicker) motor that is not grounded to the boat or main motor...I didn't know that. Also, Cannon Mag 10s automatically emit .7 in order to activate the short stop feature where the weight stops as it breaks of the water...not good.[/#008080]
[#008080]You can check your output with a volt meter or you can control your output on multiple downriggers by using the Cabelas "black box" that attaches to your wire.[/#008080]
[#008080]I also learned that if you get it right, fish will be attracted to the downrigger wire near the boat so...you should be trolling with relatively short leads off of your releases.[/#008080]
[#008080]i just ordered the black box, I'll let you know how it worked out...[:/][/#008080]
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