quintrex52 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Has anyone had any experiance in running 100lbs braid on there downrigger whilst using 8-10lbs bombs? Besides snagging the bottom and increasing the chance of a lost bomb can anyone else see other issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smasher Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) I always thought it was best to use mono for trolling/downrigging. With the stretch in mono there's less chance of it ripping the hook straight out of the mouth of whatever grabs it. Edited November 25, 2015 by Smasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Braid is fine with downriggers, but you need to keep a constant watch on your sounder. Not sure why you need an 8 to 10l lbs bomb- 4 to 6 should be adequate? At least for in shore / headland use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex52 Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Braid is fine with downriggers, but you need to keep a constant watch on your sounder. Not sure why you need an 8 to 10l lbs bomb- 4 to 6 should be adequate? At least for in shore / headland use. Im downrigging in 25m+ over inshore reefs but my current setup isnt getting down well enough unless the current and wind are on the low side.. Logic would say heavier bomb and lighter braid on the downrigger eqauls better vertical positining and less lift in the water coloum. I currently run 200lbs braid with 8lb bomb but it isnt working on those stong current. The coastline and the harbour downrigging its fine. Think im just gonna have to trial and error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Really, 200 lbs braid? That may be touch heavy!. If outside then I would suggest a 10lb bomb but perhaps consider dropping your line to 80lbs? Also consider your trolling speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2153 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I use 300lb braid in my downrigger, why not go bigger? No harm in it. I run a 6ln bomb wouldn't run any lighter than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintrex52 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 I use 300lb braid in my downrigger, why not go bigger? No harm in it. I run a 6ln bomb wouldn't run any lighter than that Because of blow back. You might drop you DR to 100ft but in reality your fishing maybe 80ft, putting you out of the stike zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2153 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 It is very minimal with the heavy braid I can see it on the sounder and it is only a couple of feet higher than where I set it if I'm dowrigging 15m down and that's about as far as I ever downrig. I've experimented with different weights and lines etc I've found 300lb with the 6lb works perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharknett Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I thought most ran the bomb about 10m off the bottom anyway so in 25m you need 15m depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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