IWANNABROCK Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Hi, may be a silly question to some, but what is a down rigger? how does it work? photo would be good. thanks,Mathew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguts Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Hi, may be a silly question to some, but what is a down rigger? how does it work? photo would be good. thanks,Mathew a downrigger is a unit to get your bait of choice to the bottom, (like a big hand reel) where the fish are. when you get a strike your bait releases from the outrigger, then you frantically bring up the down rigger and fight the fish on your rod & reel, thats a quick quote but there are some legends on here and they will run you thru it properly! ..cheers!..stevo!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretsch Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Just Google it .. you should get a few thousand hits!! A downrigger is a device which lets you slow troll a bait or lure at any depth you choose (within reason). Your line attaches to the "bomb' and you send the bomb (usually 7-15lb lead weight) down to the depth you want your bait to be. The line is clipped in, the rod is loaded, and once a fish strikes, the line releases and the rod sets the hook as it whips back and you are on!!!!! They are very effective. A good way to find where fish are holding too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWANNABROCK Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Thank you for the replies. another fishing mystery solved for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbielites Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) Hi Mate. Take a look at this report by Netic, click on the video links in it to see a D.R. in action. Robbie. Edited December 3, 2007 by Robbielites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWANNABROCK Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Big thanks to penguin and robbie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro fisher Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWANNABROCK Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 Thanks pro fisher, I found that pic. on Ebay whilst looking for downriggers on flea bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro fisher Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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