Would you rather fish downrigger or lead line?

[StacyR]

You may want to invest in a Cannon downrigger weight retriever. It's a little roller that you thread the cable through. The roller is attached to a line that goes through a cleat and suction cup, which you can stick on the boat or downrigger. When the weight comes up, you just pull on the line to swing it toward the boat and stick it in the cleat to hold the ball in position. No more reaching out over the side. Fits all models and costs about $15-$20 depending on where you buy.

http://www.amazon.com/Cannon-2250122-Ret...B000MN2C4C
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