Downriggers??? anyone use them..

Island Style · 04-24-2007, 06:48 PM

Was wondering if i should try and use one. I don't have that much exp. with them. The one I have is set up with wire should I change that to JB hollow core or something else... Any advice?

riskreward · 04-25-2007, 07:04 AM

I use them always. the ony time I don't is when the fish are real boat shy or there are lots of scattered weeds. I think it helps get the baits below the skippies. Also I heard a rumor that the ticket was using them?????? Anybody know?

bajakian · 04-25-2007, 01:01 PM

They are the way to go, but you need electric downriggers or you won't use them. I catch 90 percent of my wahoo on them, also raise alot of dolphin that are down in the water column. Having a bait down increases your chances of having your bait seen and bringing a fish into your spread. And they are alot more fun to fish than wire line.

Island Style · 04-25-2007, 01:17 PM

thanks for the help, i have a penn 625 with wire, should i change it to Jerry Brown 130 or something else???

riskreward · 04-25-2007, 03:35 PM

I use standard Downrigger cable. I also use pancake weights for less drag\more depth. It depends on the mounts and depth that you run them if the cable [sings] Usally I run mine around 50ft and like was suggested electrics are the best way to go. never tried them with braid. But if the cable [sings] I would do something different.

Certifiable · 04-25-2007, 04:15 PM

I have never used the Downrigger for tuna...yet. I do plan on trying the Downrigger and trolling wieghts on the next run. I have seen some prominent tuna killers succesfully use an inline planer, but I hate those dam things.

I agree that the idea is to get the bait down in the water column where the deeper fish may see it. I am thinking that a longer setback from the weight will be required to avoid spooking the fish. They don't get that big from being stoooopid.

riskreward · 04-25-2007, 04:23 PM

I run my baits at least 100yds back before the line goes in the clip.

Warrior · 04-25-2007, 09:29 PM

Planers work well with a red drone spoon. Wahoo and YFTs.

bajakian · 04-25-2007, 09:35 PM

I use standard stainless cable and use 10 lb Downrigger weights. I put a blacks Downrigger clip just above the weight. I have caught many wahoo, dolphin , sailfish and even caught a tuna while wahoo fishing. I put the baits 100 ft back from the clip and fish Power Pro with mono top shot with serious drag and very tight release clips. Very little blow back with Power Pro and when a fish hits he hooks him self prior to popping the clip.

04-24-2007, 06:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Island Style Lines In Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Port Canaveral Boat: Fishing Occupation: Outside Sales Posts: 13	Downriggers??? anyone use them.. Was wondering if i should try and use one. I don't have that much exp. with them. The one I have is set up with wire should I change that to JB hollow core or something else... Any advice?

04-25-2007, 07:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
riskreward Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: north hutchinson island Boat: 48'viking Best Catch: 250sword110wahoo110yft Occupation: pavetheplanet Posts: 317	I use them always. the ony time I don't is when the fish are real boat shy or there are lots of scattered weeds. I think it helps get the baits below the skippies. Also I heard a rumor that the ticket was using them?????? Anybody know? Last edited by riskreward; 04-25-2007 at 07:10 AM..

04-25-2007, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Certifiable Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vero Beach Boat: 36' Contender Best Catch: 200# Blue Marlin/1200#Black Marlin Occupation: Engineer Posts: 650	I have never used the Downrigger for tuna...yet. I do plan on trying the Downrigger and trolling wieghts on the next run. I have seen some prominent tuna killers succesfully use an inline planer, but I hate those dam things. I agree that the idea is to get the bait down in the water column where the deeper fish may see it. I am thinking that a longer setback from the weight will be required to avoid spooking the fish. They don't get that big from being stoooopid. __________________ Always remember..."No good deed goes unpunished". copyright protected by "Certifiableisms"

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04-25-2007, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	They are the way to go, but you need electric downriggers or you won't use them. I catch 90 percent of my wahoo on them, also raise alot of dolphin that are down in the water column. Having a bait down increases your chances of having your bait seen and bringing a fish into your spread. And they are alot more fun to fish than wire line.

04-25-2007, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Island Style Lines In Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Port Canaveral Boat: Fishing Occupation: Outside Sales Posts: 13	thanks for the help, i have a penn 625 with wire, should i change it to Jerry Brown 130 or something else???

04-25-2007, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
riskreward Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: north hutchinson island Boat: 48'viking Best Catch: 250sword110wahoo110yft Occupation: pavetheplanet Posts: 317	I use standard Downrigger cable. I also use pancake weights for less drag\more depth. It depends on the mounts and depth that you run them if the cable [sings] Usally I run mine around 50ft and like was suggested electrics are the best way to go. never tried them with braid. But if the cable [sings] I would do something different.

04-25-2007, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
riskreward Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: north hutchinson island Boat: 48'viking Best Catch: 250sword110wahoo110yft Occupation: pavetheplanet Posts: 317	I run my baits at least 100yds back before the line goes in the clip.

04-25-2007, 09:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Warrior Hooked Up Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft.Pierce Boat: 60 Ocean SS/31 Contender Best Catch: 369# core Giant Bluefin Posts: 319	Planers work well with a red drone spoon. Wahoo and YFTs.

04-25-2007, 09:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
bajakian Grander Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ocean Ridge, Fl Boat: Venture 34 Best Catch: 300 lb Yellow fin Tuna, Blue Marlin 240 lbs on 30 lb test, 423 lb Swordfish Occupation: MD Posts: 2,071	I use standard stainless cable and use 10 lb Downrigger weights. I put a blacks Downrigger clip just above the weight. I have caught many wahoo, dolphin , sailfish and even caught a tuna while wahoo fishing. I put the baits 100 ft back from the clip and fish Power Pro with mono top shot with serious drag and very tight release clips. Very little blow back with Power Pro and when a fish hits he hooks him self prior to popping the clip.

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