wish2fish Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hi everyone, I am looking at buying a downrigger and found this on ebay. Does anybody have one of these or know anyone who has one and if its worth the money? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paikea Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I bought an Oceans Marine rigger that is easily removable, has a strong good length boom and is made from a corrosion proof material. it also has a counter that lets you check what depth the bomb is at. Suggest you Google the name and then compare features and prices with the one on Ebay. As I recall the price was more than the one on Ebay but still very reasonable when compared against the big name units. Good Luck Cheers Paikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Sunray Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) G'day, I bought 2 of these. The quality is far better than I expected and I am very happy with them. Note; they are a big unit capable of handling some serious bombs. Cheers. Edited December 26, 2013 by MV Sunray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 As t seems ok to mention brands: downrigger.com.au Can vouch for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish2fish Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Got my down rigger in the mail yesterday. I must say I am every impressed with the quality. Can't wait to put it to good use. Only disappointing thing though is the depth counter is in feet and it's counts backwards as you let line out and forwards when you reel line in. MV did tours come with the same counter? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Sunray Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Never used the counters they came with. I find it easier to watch and adjust the bomb off the sounder screen? Going to did them out now and have a look at that tho. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthmonger Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 against site rules, 400 bucks and imo one of the best on the market. The quality is outstanding. Far better than any Canon for a similar price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Got my down rigger in the mail yesterday. I must say I am every impressed with the quality. Can't wait to put it to good use. Only disappointing thing though is the depth counter is in feet and it's counts backwards as you let line out and forwards when you reel line in. MV did tours come with the same counter? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk downriggers should start at 0 as u lower the bomb it'll read 10 foot than as u reel it up the number will decrease untill back to 0 remember to zero out the meter with the bomb at water level so u get an accurate depth the joy of buying USA downriggers is there in imperial and we use metric, if u can get your head around it just set your fish finder to imperial to match the DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marto1976 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Wish2fish. I was looking at the same downrigger last week and prob going to get one. By the sounds of it they seem to get a positve report. Just curious and making sure! You happy with it. Did you figure out the depth counter? Cheers marto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish2fish Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Yeah mate, it's a solid unit. No plastic what so ever. It's bigger than I expected with its long boom. Looks indestructible. I was contemplating getting another one but I don't think I would ever wear this one out. As for the counter, maybe contact the seller and ask if there is an option to chose the one in metres instead of feet. But honestly counters are cheap and readily available at most tackle stores. Overall I have been looking at down riggers for over a year now and always check different tackle stores and search online. This one was best value for money as it came with everything but the bomb. It even came with the attachment to sit it in the existing rod holder in the boat. It's five stars from me! (Keep in mind I haven't used it yet). If you end up getting one let me kno your thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 i just went and searched that downrigger, it lookes like u need to use two hands to use it thats a downside when your onto the kings cannon and scotty are one hand operated other hand on the rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marto1976 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Believe it or not I looked for them on ebay today and cant find the bloody thing. Didyou get the last one or do you know where else to get them. Would you have the contact for the site to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Believe it or not I looked for them on ebay today and cant find the bloody thing. Didyou get the last one or do you know where else to get them. Would you have the contact for the site to ask? open up the picture in the first post, look at the bottom right of the picture for the auction number, goto the web site and type in this number now click "completed listings" on the left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MV Sunray Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Marto, sent you a pm with the guys phone number. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish2fish Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) Marto, I remember when I last looked at the item listing it said there were only 3 left. I have seen these on ebay for over a year. Since writing about it here others have possibly decided to buy it. The brand is "MAXEL". Try googling it and see if you can find another supplier. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited December 28, 2013 by wish2fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish2fish Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hey, even the photo in the first post says limited quantity left! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aussie007 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hey, even the photo in the first post says limited quantity left! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk when i checked the auction they had 9 in stock and all had been sold, why u would want that model i donno much better plastic downriggers out there mine gets chucked around the shed every so often and hasnt broken yet, had it for years now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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