MINI-TROLL MANUAL DOWNRIGGER
MODEL #1901200
A Johnson Outdoors Company
Cannon Consumer & Technical Service
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
PO Box 8129
Mankato, MN 56002-8129
121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone (800) 227-6433
Fax (800) 527-4464
cannondownriggers.com
©2015 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
All rights reserved.
TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER CABLE
NOTE: Use only straight cable when routing through the terminator. Worn or kinked cable can be stressed and may
break prematurely when retrieving trolling weights.
NOTE: A set of pliers with wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup.
1. Unwind about 2 feet of cable and
thread through the rubber cushion.
Attach Swivel Snap to terminator.
2. Examine the top of the terminator
and note the order shown in the
detail to run cable.
3. Lead and pull six inches of cable
through HOLE A. 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. 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.
NOTE: Use only straight cable, not kinked cable.
4. Slide the cushion over the top of the terminator and give it a test pull. The cable is now set to attach a Cannon Flash Weight™.
Close
Open
Open
Tension Adjust
Fishing Line
Gripper Pads
ATTACHING THE LINE RELEASE (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.
Step 2.
Rubber
Cushion
Step 1.
Step 3.
Step 4.
A. CABLE
IN
C. CABLE
IN
B. CABLE
OUT
HOLE A
Swivel
HOLE B
HOLE C
Cable
Snap
&
Swivel
MOUNTING TO YOUR BOAT
Depending on boat application, the spacer
block (supplied) may be required. To attach
the spacer block to the main frame, simply slide
the dovetail shaped tab of the block into the
matching recess in the frame. Make sure that
the holes in the block face down.
Transom Mount
Depending on transom width, a wood block
may be required to allow the rigger to clamp
properly.
Gunwale Mount*
On thin-walled aluminum boats, it is
recommended that a wood block be used on
the inside of the boat. This will distribute
the clamping force to a larger area to prevent
possible boat damage. Depending on rail
overhang, a wood block may also be required
on the outside of the boat.
*We recommend you mount Mini-Troll off the transom of your boat (if
possible), so that the weight is being pulled directly behind the downrigger.
Mounting your Mini-Troll the gunwale is not recommended as lateral stress
on the frame may cause cracking.
Spacer Block
Transom Mount
Gunwale Mount
CAUTION:
Read this manual
carefully before operating your new
Cannon Downrigger.
Retain for future reference.
TERMINATING THE DOWNRIGGER CABLE
NOTE: Use only straight cable when routing through the terminator. Worn or kinked cable can be stressed and may
break prematurely when retrieving trolling weights.
NOTE: A set of pliers with wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup.
1. Unwind about 2 feet of cable and
thread through the rubber cushion.
Attach Swivel Snap to terminator.
2. Examine the top of the terminator
and note the order shown in the
detail to run cable.
3. Lead and pull six inches of cable
through HOLE A. 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. 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.
NOTE: Use only straight cable, not kinked cable.
4. Slide the cushion over the top of the terminator and give it a test pull. The cable is now set to attach a Cannon Flash Weight™.
Close
Open
Open
Tension Adjust
Fishing Line
Gripper Pads
ATTACHING THE LINE RELEASE (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.
Step 2.
Rubber
Cushion
Step 1.
Step 3.
Step 4.
A. CABLE
IN
C. CABLE
IN
B. CABLE
OUT
HOLE A
Swivel
HOLE B
HOLE C
Cable
Snap
&
Swivel
