Downriggers Help

[Dirty530]

So I h ave a 22 ft boat that gets some action on the coast as well as major rivers and lakes (I.e. the Columbia). Running a jet as well as a trolling motor.

Looking to buy some new/used downriggers and wondered what you all run. Obviously would like to be budget conscious, but not opposed to spending a little if the differential is worth it.

Had some very old ones previously (Brand unknown, non electric). Any help is appreciated

 

[FranklinBluth]

I have had good luck with Cannon Mag 10's for trout/salmon fishing. No issues going on 7 yrs now. I know Scotty is more popular in AK...

The cheap Cannon manuals are solid too, just depends on how you like to fish and whether the upgrade to electric is worth it or not.

 

[Dirty530]

I have had good luck with Cannon Mag 10's for trout/salmon fishing. No issues going on 7 yrs now. I know Scotty is more popular in AK...

The cheap Cannon manuals are solid too, just depends on how you like to fish and whether the upgrade to electric is worth it or not.

Yeah the electric upgrade seems awesome but dang they are spendy!

 

[CodyB]

Electric Scotty’s are the way to go. Simple and keep working.

 

[greyghostnw]

Hard to beat Scotty 2106. I run braid on mine although some like cable.

 

[Balderdash]

Have run Big Jon, Scotty, and Cannons on various boats, plus a couple of other brands when I used to charter. I'd say tge Cannons are the best value. Have had a set I've kept and ran on 3 boats over 20 years and haven't had 1 problem. I also like thier accessories.

If money were no object, the Cisco are really well build units.

 

[Brock A]

Scotty 1106 for the budget friendly, 2106 if you have a couple hundred extra to spend and the Cannon Optimum if you want top of the line (IMO). Yes I have used/use all three alot.

 

[Elk97]

Scotty (1106) with braid has been bullet proof for me. Pay once, cry once.

 

[loganwayne]

I bought a used pair of electric scottys off a guy that ran charters on the great lakes. Ive used them for 10 years now. Who knows how long he used them. I upgraded them to braid bought a spare parts kit for the boat that I've never used.

I have got the ball hung on the bottom enough to stop the boat or make a hard turn and the brakes held and motor pulled everything back up after I got unhung