8
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
TERMIN
ATOR &
LINE RELEASE
Attach to terminator.
CABLE IN
CABLE IN
CABLE OUT
