scotty d Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 recently got some manual downriggers but need bombs for them. Found some cheap that are 1kg. the deepest i would been wanting to go is about 15m down and at a slow troll so do you guys reckon they would do the job or should i just spend a bit more and get some heavier ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 recently got some manual downriggers but need bombs for them. Found some cheap that are 1kg. the deepest i would been wanting to go is about 15m down and at a slow troll so do you guys reckon they would do the job or should i just spend a bit more and get some heavier ones. you have to take into account water drag currents etc as well as depths when deciding on bombs.... i think the min for syd harbour and the like would be a 7lb bomb.. there is a couple guys that have made them and sell cheap... maybe put a call out(post) and see what happens... if your bombs not heavy enough it wont track straight and in danger of hitting prop with cable or line.. you want to be trolling around 1 to 2knts... any more than 2 knots and its bad for liveys.. in saying that i mostly get between 2 - 2.5 knots dep on conditions due to motor etc... hope this helps.. cheers...steve.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hi Scotty I'm not sure what other members would advise, but I have Cannon sports downriggers and use 8lb bombs or 10's at anchor in currents and have 10 pounders on both sides for deepwater trolling.... Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) I was recommended 3lbs when I bought mine dr's but I have found them to be too light & the lift they get at 2-3 knots is not good (Too high in the water) even in slow current so I tried a 7lb which is too heavy as the brake design won't stand up to holding 7lbs all day long. But I reckon 5lbs will be perfect. There is also the pancake style bombs which are supposed to minimise the drag a little better too which might be worth a try. I've not used them but they look like they would be more streamlined in the water & thus less drag & lift. I always thought the 10 lbs bombs people spoke about were way too heavy & overkill but after using dr's now I understand the reasons why 10 lbs are popular. Edited April 23, 2009 by Boofhead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterman Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I tried a 7lb which is too heavy as the brake design won't stand up to holding 7lbs all day long. Boof, what model d/r ya got..... if its just one of the smaller lake troller types then yes they would struggle with heavy weights as they are really for lakes chasing trout etc.... i use a 8lb fish style lead bomb on one side and one of the shark chrome ones other side and in syd harbour with all slop n chop you can sometimes get em swaying so anything smaller and asking for trouble... also when turning keep a vigilant eye on bombs when your starting out,after a while you get used to how they react and how far/tight you can turn... scotty d which ones you got ..... cheers...steve..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Steve Mate mine are "similar" to the one in the pic below but are slightly different. I'm sure I've seen them on a few raiders boats & know a few that have them. Not sure of the brand. They are good units just the brake system is only a plastic washer & pretty small. I am looking at retro fitting a larger washer somehow. I also have mine fitted with electric motors (Supplied by same suppliers as dr units) that are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty d Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Boof, what model d/r ya got..... if its just one of the smaller lake troller types then yes they would struggle with heavy weights as they are really for lakes chasing trout etc.... i use a 8lb fish style lead bomb on one side and one of the shark chrome ones other side and in syd harbour with all slop n chop you can sometimes get em swaying so anything smaller and asking for trouble... also when turning keep a vigilant eye on bombs when your starting out,after a while you get used to how they react and how far/tight you can turn... scotty d which ones you got ..... cheers...steve..... got some "proos". never heard of them before but they were really good price and are built very solid. thanks guys will steer well clear of the 1kg bombs and get maybe 1 x 8 pounder and 1 x 10 pounder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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