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Product Overview
Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing
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Undoubtedly there are many fi shermen familiar with
the methods and use of controlled depth fi shing.
During the mid 1960’s the state of Michigan intro-
duced Pacifi c salmon into the Great Lakes in an at-
tempt to revitalize its sport fi shing industry. From this
successful transplant, new fi shing techniques and
equipment were developed. One such method was
controlled depth fi shing which enabled fi shermen to
place a lure at a desired depth by utilizing downrig-
gers.
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Because of the varying factors (water temperature,
thermocline, weather, tides, time of day, or time of
year) it is necessary for successful fi shing to main-
tain specifi c water depths that coincide with fi sh
movements and feeding patterns.
One essential feature of the downrigger is the depth
meter or gauge that indicates lure depth. This allows
the angler to control as well as return to specifi c
depths where fi sh have been caught.
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Due to the success of controlled depth fi shing,
downriggers are now being used throughout the
world to catch a wide variety of species in both fresh
and salt water. Whether fi shing for blues off Rhode
Island, walleyes in Lake Erie, sailfi sh off the coast of
Florida, or stripers in Tennessee, the use of down-
riggers will make your fi shing more successful and
more enjoyable.
Parts Description
1. Reel
This is used to spool the cable, available in lengths ranging from 150 to 400 feet.
2. Boom
This is used to extend the weight out from the body of the downrigger and has a pulley fi xed
to its end. Boom lengths range from 24 to 53 inches.
3. Swivel Head This relays the cable at the end of the boom to lower the weight.
4. Cable
This connects to the weight. Cable material is 150 lb. test stainless steel cable.
5. Keypad/LCD Keypad is used to control the functions of the downrigger. The LCD display provides feed-
back of the downrigger functions.
6. Mounting Base This attaches to the boat, enabling you to place the downrigger where you choose.
7. Rod Holder
This holds your fi shing rods while trolling and may also be used for storing rods.
8. Boom Clamps
These lock the boom sections together after the boom has been extended or retracted.
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