Downrigger advice needed

[Robofish]

Raiders,

I want to buy my first downrigger and have a rough idea of what I need but any advice you guys could give me would be greatly appreciated. I generally fish the harbour or Broken Bay - what kind of weight would I need?

I know site rules will not allow any information on the best make or where to buy the downrigger itself but if you have any info please pm me.

Thanks

Dave

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[Cannon85]

hey mate

i invested in a cannon DR with 10# weight does the job for me, when i get a chance to use it that is ultimately still learning to use it.

other good brand is scotty which is an aussie brand also a good D/R. have a look at the site sponsors as a first option but online shopping is hard to beat sometimes

[mimyo]

other good brand is scotty which is an aussie brand also a good D/R. have a look at the site sponsors as a first option but online shopping is hard to beat sometimes

Scotty is a Canadian brand not Aussie. As far as which is best your either a Scotty or Cannon man. They are both good just like fords and holdens. 7lb weights are more than enough for the harbour.

[Robofish]

Thanks guys

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[josamill]

I bought a Scotty with 10lb weight off the internet from the US for $250 delivered. Retail for the same product here was more than $500. A few weeks ago though I noticed a solid looking downrigger in Narrabeen for around $200.

Looking forward to giving it a workout in October. That said, Fishing Monthly NSW reporting July kings in Pittwater via downrigger.

[Cannon85]

Scotty is a Canadian brand not Aussie. As far as which is best your either a Scotty or Cannon man. They are both good just like fords and holdens. 7lb weights are more than enough for the harbour.

My bad mate to many last night

[Salmon_Hunter]

Bought a stelco because it looked pretty hardy. They are crap. I paid like 450 for it, and your welcome to it for half that if you like.

I recently invested in a scotty. Id recommend you do the same.