CR@ZY OS@M@ Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 i own 2 scotty 1050 downriggers which site on a removable gimble mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DV8 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I have had a downrigger for ten years which was originally for trout. I find it all too hard with too much ancillary equipment and too many things to tangle etc (especially in the wind). Only use it when all else fails, and it can prove to be worth its weight in gold. Davo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lets go fishn Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 the second investment on the new boat is a downrigger, first is a chartplotter if it hasn't already got one, anyone got any recomendations to what is the best brand/ model to go for? It's got to be relativly cheap, easy to store away and not get in the way. Will be using it for kings maybe bit of outside trolling for marlin etc. cheers james why a chartplotter that aint going to help you catch you gotta find the fish first then cover your path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbielites Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 why a chartplotter that aint going to help you catch you gotta find the fish first then cover your path It will help you find your marks and get to spots that you and others know hold fish Robbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roffey Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I also have 2 on my boat and find them a most valuable tool. I have used them in many situations throughout the harbour and beyond. Did a trip to South West Rocks and some of the locals laughed at the concept. Riggers paired up with a good sounder are extreemly valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riders Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 two scotty 1050's on swivel bases Both christened this year with a 6 & 8kg kingies cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hustler57 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 hey fellow raiders, now this may seem silly but what the hell is a downrigger ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffy Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 All you guys out there who are thinking about getting a DR but are uncertain as to whether or not spend the bucks, I have made my own. Ally tube welded into an L shape with appropriately sized quality reel seat and some other bits and pieces from Whitworths coupled with a 7.5 inch Alvey drag and PRESTO - 1 downrigger. Ally tube $0, welding $30, reel seat $35 and other bits and pieces about $25, so for under $100 you too can give it a go. I will take some piccies and try to post them so you can see how easy it is. Russ ( Tuffy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netic Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 All you guys out there who are thinking about getting a DR but are uncertain as to whether or not spend the bucks, I have made my own. Ally tube welded into an L shape with appropriately sized quality reel seat and some other bits and pieces from Whitworths coupled with a 7.5 inch Alvey drag and PRESTO - 1 downrigger. Ally tube $0, welding $30, reel seat $35 and other bits and pieces about $25, so for under $100 you too can give it a go. I will take some piccies and try to post them so you can see how easy it is. Russ ( Tuffy) I have a couple of mates who have made there own and i must say if done right they can turn out very good.... Interesting in having a look at yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 (edited) I got 2 Scottys 1050's Edited March 13, 2007 by penguin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Zee Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 hey guys... good info there... by the way i just got one and have caught a few kings one it. but im also learning to use my sounder properly and have got a few double and triple hook ups dropping weighted baits down... my biggest king is 9kgs and i got it jigging so im not sure if the method makes a difference. i believe that finding the fish is the key factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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