Would you rather fish downrigger or lead line?

[Kodiak1]

If the vibrations bother you, the fix is easy. Switch over to either downrigger braid or 200 lb. mono. No vibration and some swear less blow-back due to a smaller diameter. Also, no cable unraveling. And, if it gets in the prop it is less likely to damage the prop. Easier to cut if you get in trouble. So, have I switched? No, because I don't mind the occasional vibrations, and don't think it bothers the fish at all. Captain John Kaiser of Salmon University claims that the vibration lets him know he is trolling at the proper speed for salmon, and is convinced the vibration actually attracts fish. Don't know about that, but I do know that John's Sporting Goods in Washington now spools 300# braid on every downrigger they sell. Just remember mono degradation is not visible by the naked eye, and you need to spool new line on eventually. Mike
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