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Cannon Uni-Release 

 

The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to 

the downrigger weight. Attach fishing line to the 
clip at the end of the release, and then click 
through a series of increasing tension settings. 
The release can be used with any test line on salt 
or fresh water and may be adjusted from 2 to 22 
pounds of grip tension on the line. 

To change line release tension, turn tension knob 
to (+) to increase or (-) to decrease. Tension also 
may vary according to where the line is placed in 
the grips. Higher tension is on the line if it is set 
back toward the hinge, and lower if set closer to 
the opening. To open the release, spread the 
release arms with thumb and forefinger applying 
pressure to the sides. 

Close 

Open 

Tension 
Adjust 

Fishing Line 

Gripper 

Pads 

Open 

Rubber Cushion 

Cable 

Snap & 
Swivel 

Tip: A set of pliers with wire cutters is 
recommended for this part of setup. 

 

Examine the top of the terminator and note the 
order shown in the detail to run cable. 

Unwind about 2 feet of cable 
and thread the cable through 
the rubber cushion.  

Lead cable into 
HOLE A.  
Pull six inches of 
cable through. 
Thread cable 
through swivel, 
then up into 
bottom of the 
terminator.  

 

Lead cable out of 
HOLE B and into 
HOLE C. Push 
the cable until its 
end touches the 
inside of the 
terminator hook. 

HOLE A 

Swivel  

TIP:  Use only straight cable, not kinked. 

Tighten cable 
by squeezing 
terminator until 
it snaps shut. 
Then pull at top 
and bottom 
until drawn 
tight. Make 
sure that the 
cable  
threads in 
groove of  
the hook. 

Slide the cushion over the top of the 

terminator and give it a test pull. 

 

 

The cable is set to attach a Cannon 

Trolling Weight.  

 

Attach to terminator. 

CABLE IN 

CABLE IN 

CABLE 

OUT

 

Terminating the Downrigger Cable 

TERMINAT

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 RELEASE 

Summary of Contents for EASI-TROLL /E

Page 1: ...for warranty service with any of the above options CAUTION READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW CANNON DOWNRIGGER RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Introduction to Downriggers pg 2 Mounting...

Page 2: ...e state of Michigan introduced Pacific salmon into the Great lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry From this successful transplant new fishing techniques and equipment were deve...

Page 3: ...ng Locations Deck Plate Gimbal Mount Clamp Mount Mounting Accessories Deck Plates are necessary when extra strength must be added to the base material of the boat and for attaching the downrigger to o...

Page 4: ...recommended to install two additional flat head screws through the top plate for stabilization you will need to drill and countersink Side Rail on T Section Side Rail on Gunwale MOUNTING SETUP NOTE In...

Page 5: ...to mark locations and drill four 1 2 holes Mount the base using four 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 truss head screws and four wellnuts Tighten the screws so the wellnuts are firmly compressed as pictured Decks thic...

Page 6: ...ck as pictured To secure the low profile base to the deckplate use four 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 truss head screws NOTE When using the telescopic boom we strongly recommend the use of a deck plate on all boats...

Page 7: ...e 3 4 Long Phillips Screw Must Engage Hole in Boom Assemble Swivel Head To Boom Spread the swivel head side plates and slip the assembly over the boom end Snap the assembly together and install two 4...

Page 8: ...with races and spring over the ratchet shaft Then carefully thread the crank handle onto the shaft and continue turning the handle clockwise until the clutch is fully tightened NOTE Place your finger...

Page 9: ...pen Rubber Cushion Cable Snap Swivel Tip A set of pliers with wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup Examine the top of the terminator and note the order shown in the detail to run cable U...

Page 10: ...of the clamp and the frame Place the flat washer onto the bolt Then insert the bolt with washer through the clamp by entering the disk going through the frame the star washer and out the other side of...

Page 11: ...unter clockwise away from the boom Depending on how far you turn you can let your trolling weight descend as fast or as slowly as you wish Turn the crank handle clockwise toward the boom until it you...

Page 12: ...ith no lures attached and with no current Current drag water salinity and the use of non Cannon products will affect your actual trolling depth As an example the first chart shows that if you are trol...

Page 13: ...bricate on a frequent basis Replace the cable at least every two years For repairs or servicing your downrigger refer to the Warranty Information section of this booklet Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Clutc...

Page 14: ...OLLING TIPS 5 Locate fish on a vertical plane Place lures in areas where fish might be Skilled fishermen call these areas the strike zones They include the edges of the week beds structure along botto...

Page 15: ...UTDOORS INC Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you...

Page 16: ...ING This product contains chemical s known to the state of California to cause cancer and or reproductive toxicity Form No 3397104 Rev C Johnson Outdoors Inc Cannon Division 121 Power Drive Mankato MN...

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