Downrigger release Question

[jacksonlaker]

I agree with you on this. I use the offshore OR-4 light clip releases. I like to watch the rod bounce, then grab it . I feel the fish are hooked better, and I can get the slack out of the line faster if I have the rod in my hand. I use the black off shore releases for macs. If you know your rods and lines you use , you can judge how much bend to put in the rod with out it releasing. It also depends on what lures you are running, and speed. Popgear will put a lot of tension on the release, I rarely use it, but a big dodger / squid combo can do the same. It really comes down to knowing your gear.
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