GrandA said:
I have never used a down rigger. Does anyone have a link to a good site with some beginner information or wish to share the knowledge they have with getting the down rigger set up. I have everything mounted on the boat for it I just am not certain how to rig the line to it and what not. Any advice would be appreciated
If anything you should know of this website..
www. scotty.com
forget any other manufacturer.
Depending on what depth you want to fish to, I recommend anywhere from a 10 to 15 lb ball. a 10 lb ball is fine for slow trolling, but a 15 is a better idea if you're fishing with flashers, multiple stacked lines, etc.
Get the good release clips---scotty powergrips.
Fish your flashers anywhere from a 12 to 25 feet lead from your wire depending on the circumstances.
When stacking, you may want to go on the longer side, and use anywhere from 12 to 20 feet depending on your fishing scenario, or as much as you like depending on your fishing situation.
If fishing no flashers, you can stack 'em quite tight when you find the "fishy" depth, and get away with a smaller ball depending on the water conditions.