7
Terminating the Downrigger Cable
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.
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
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.
Close
Open
Tension
Adjust
Fishing Line
Gripper
Pads
Open
TERMINAT
OR & LIN
E
RELEASE
Attach to terminator.
CABLE IN
CABLE IN
CABLE OUT
