10-07-2014, 05:10 PM
I use 6 #'s in fresh water, and 10's in salt, due to tidal pulls. Many prefer 15's, but I find the blowback not all that different. The smaller are cheaper and for me with my manuals easier to crank. When you first try out you dr, just go to a sand-bottom area and test the actual depth at some of your favorite trolling speeds. Speaking of the bottom, the biggest mistake most people make with dr's is to crank down the drag. You should just feather it enough to prevent the ball from dropping. If you snag the ball and your drag is too tight, you can actually sink smaller boats. Also, could break the arm. You will be asking why you didn't use dr's years ago. It def. increases the catch rate. D\r's eliminate many variables like speed, type of terminal equip., etc. You always know where you are in terms of depth. Enjoy! Mike
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