FISHING WITH THE MINI-TROLL DOWNRIGGER
1. The downrigger should be clamped to a solid and secure position on the transom of the boat. (Figure 1)
2. Use the Mini-Troll with a 4-lb. weight and line release (Figure 2), and rod holder. All are available in the Mini-Troll
Accessory Pack (Part #2250005, sold separately). Attach the weight to the downrigger cable, and the release to the
weight. Put the rod in the holder and clip your fishing line between the release pads.
3. Put your fishing reel into free spool so that the fishing line will be released as the downrigger weight is lowered.
4. With one hand on the downrigger reel handle, loosen the adjustment knob at the top center of the reel and lower the
weight by turning the reel handle clockwise. One rotation of the reel equals 1 foot of depth. Do not let go of the reel
handle while lowering the weight.
5. Once the weight is at the desired depth, tighten the adjustment knob to hold the cable in place.
6. Retrieve enough of the fishing line to put a deep bend in the fishing rod.
7. Your lure will trail behind the downrigger weight at your set distance. When you have a strike, the force of the fish striking
the lure will pull the fishing line out of the release, detaching it from the weight (Figures 3 & 4). This will cause your rod to
spring up, indicating that there is a fish on the line.
8. While you play the fish on the free line, the downrigger weight should be raised using the cable reel to avoid tangles. To
retrieve the weight, loosen the adjustment knob and turn the cable reel handle clockwise. Once retrieved, tighten the
adjustment knob to hold the weight out of the water..
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Fishing Line
Line Release
Weight
Câble
