Downrigger Choice

[Splash]

Team.

Which type of downrigger do u prefer to use and why?

Scotty
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...985&id=0002690

Cannon http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...requestid=1088


Splash

[charleville]

Mate;

I have been using a Scotty 1050 model that I bought from Cabelas about three years ago and have never had a problem with it. I assume that Cannon are pretty good also but I am very happy with the Scotty.

Why? It is feature rich and very robust. Getting the lead weight included is a real bonus over buying one locally.

[Smithy]

Electric Scottys are the best things I have used. We had a Canon Digitroll IV with bottom following transducer which is the Rolls Royce of downriggers on the Signature but had all sorts of problems with it. I would have a hack at one again as they have all the bells and whistles but the Scotty just seems foolproof and a simple design for a good price.

[Splash]

best for retrieve rate 2:1 I am specifically after - which model?

Splash

[withoutatrace]

I have a Scotty 1116 Electric propack. Havn't had it long, but so far very impressed with the build quality and features.
Here are the retrieval rates.
Weight7lb10lb15lb20lbRetrievel Speed235 ft./min222 ft./min.203 ft./min.185 ft./min.Amperage Draw4 amps5 amps8 amps11 amps

Also here is a review of the same model. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewscottypropack1116.html

Richard

[Splash]

Thanks for link - fantastic. Nearly sold already!

What made you choose this model over other simialr ones?

Merry XMAS.

[withoutatrace]

Thanks for link - fantastic. Nearly sold already!

What made you choose this model over other simialr ones?

Merry XMAS.

I wanted electric, extendable boom, swivel base mount and had read good reports on this Scotty model.

Richard

[marco]

Electric Scottys are the best things I have used. We had a Canon Digitroll IV with bottom following transducer which is the Rolls Royce of downriggers on the Signature but had all sorts of problems with it. I would have a hack at one again as they have all the bells and whistles but the Scotty just seems foolproof and a simple design for a good price.

hey smithy , what would be your thoughts on fitting a electric scotty to a cruise craft 625 outsider , are you going to have to drill big holes in the glass ?

cheers
mark

[NAGG]

Team.

Which type of downrigger do u prefer to use and why?

Scotty
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...985&id=0002690

Cannon http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...requestid=1088


Splash

Hey Splash .... do your self a big favour here & check out ebay.com for Scotty down riggers
( they are the best) .... & the prices are about a third of what you would pay here! Nagg

PS .... I just checked & you can land a Depthmaster 1050 for US$220 .... They sell for close to $500 here

[Splash]

Chasing the 1117 Scotty but not on EBAY.com

Help me get the best rpice for 1117 downrigger.

Splash

[Smithy]

The two Black Watches I have used the Scotty on were mounted on a made up custom SS base to go into the rodholders. I do that with my Canon Sport Troll as well but with an alloy base.

[NickCurrey]

Hi Splash,

I have used Canons, Easytroll 2 mounted one on my 500 Cruisey explorer which was easy to install as across LB tank was at transom. Upgraded to a 575 outsider and have a stepback transom. Have made up a bracket that bolts on starboard side (1/4" SS)with a fibreglass backing plates with 41/2" bolts going to inside of bait tanks. Bit of mucking around with fabrication, but works well. PM me with your email and I can send extra pics

Nick

[Splash]

Mnay thanks Nick.

WHy did u choose the Cannon over the Scotty?

Cam

[dogsbody]

Gday Smelly, take a peek here http://www.johnssportinggoods.com/Scotty%20Page%201.htm


Dave.