Downriggers

[SNAPPER1]

Hi All,

Just bought a Walker Down rigger and no idea what I am doing.

Do I have to the boat moving?

When I used it the first time the line kept twisting around the cable any tips apppreciated.

Snapper1.

[Guest rzep]

Snapper1,

I have never used a downrigger so I can't help you with the tangling.

But you do have to have the boat moving.

A very slow troll is what is needed.

Maybe once you do this it will prevent the line from tangling.

Hope this helps.

[big_steve]

a speed on genrally 1-2 knots is the way to go...

if u read back mate theres STACKS n STACKS of info about downrigging,

just look for previous post from either "namesay" or "netic" and ur on the right track mate..

everythng u need to know is amongst these post...

goodluck with the DR best of luck

cheers steve

[netic]

Mate as Steve has suggested you do a very slow trolling speed.

The best advice i can give you is to maybe go out on a charter with Pete Le Blang who is Sydney's most experienced downrigger.

Both Namesay and I learnt this technique from him i know many members have been out with him to learn how to use a downrigger correctly, Like Big Steve

[namesay]

Cheers Kelvin

[caine]

what did you think a down rigger was for, if you didnt have the boat moving.

you could have just brought some sinkers, would have been cheaper!!

just kidding good luck with that