2. To place the line in the line release (the Band Buster
®
which comes with your downrigger is shown here),
grab the fishing line and wrap a rubber band around
the line and back through itself. With the other hand
reach down and firmly take hold of the line release.
Lift the cannonball out of the water and hook the
rubber band to the line release. Then ease the
cannonball back into the water.
(Read more about line releases
on pages 21 and 22.)
3. Firmly hold the Tip-Up Boom and release the Boom
Latch. Then lower the cannonball into the water.
4. Press the botton half of the Up/Down switch to let
out cable and lower the cannonball.
5. When the line counter shows that the cannonball
has reached the desired depth, return the Up/Down
switch to the Neutral/Stop position to keep the
cannonball and your lure at that depth.
6. Next, set the drag clicker on your fishing reel. Then
take up the slack in your fishing line, until there is a
bow in your fishing rod.
(One of the virtues of using a Band Buster
®
line
release is that when a fish strikes and pulls against
the rubber band, the rod tip will start bouncing and
signal the strike.)
7. When a fish strikes your lure or when you
want to retrieve your lure, remove your fishing
rod from the rod holder and abruptly lift your
fishing rod to break the rubber band. Then
fight and land your fish or retrieve lure.
Note:
It is not necessary to bring in the other
fishing lines and raise the cannonballs
when a fish is “On”. This is not
necessary! Maintain your trolling speed
and direction while you fight the fish from
the back of the boat. Keeping the fish clear
of
your other lines is easier than you
would think.
8. Finally, when you are ready to quit fishing or want
to change lures, raise the cannonball by pressing
top half of the Up/Down switch. Keep an eye on
the line counter and be prepared to turn off the
downrigger as the cannonball reaches the surface.
When the cannonball reaches the surface, return
the Up/Down switch to the Neutral/Stop position.
9. Lift the Tip-Up Boom and lock it in the upright
Position. Then place the cannonball in the Ball Cradle.
Option:
For the boat owner who plans to run more
two electric downriggers, Big Jon Sports
®
offers the Auto-Stop System to automatically
stop the downrigger motor when the
cannonball reaches the pre-set shut-off depth
(See “Setting The Auto-Stop’s Shut-Off Depth
on page 9).
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