Downrigger

[tricks]

hey fellas

been building up my boat recently and i have purchased two 1050 scotty downriggers for it from the states (half the price) they came with standard rod holders on the arms but dont think i'll trust my rods sitting in them so im fitting holders in the boat instead and i would like to ask which would be the best placement for the rod holders. facing towards the back of the boat or to the side or 45 degrees or does it really matter which way they sit. hope someone can help before i start cutting holes into it

cheers patrick

[johnno]

Hi patrick

Just remebered Netics thread with vids a month a go might help

Netics thread with vids

i have mine slanted out slightly 25 deg maybe and towards the back of the transom and the rod is on the transom Gunwales back straight

Edited June 4, 2007 by johnno

[netic]

As you can see on the videos i have my holders about 50cm behind the riggers and going on an angle straight back....

It you angle your rods that will work also...both methods are fine

[tricks]

thanks for the help boys