i got me a downrigger!!!

[britboard]

Hi All, i've managed to get myself a downrigger on the cheap and have the basic idea of how to use it, but is it going to be of any use where we fish, i know they can be useful for conger fishing on wrecks and for freshwater salmon and trout.

Any other advice on what to use it for and how in the bay would be great, all ideas or theories welcomed.

 

Simon L

[Paul J]

Simon,

 

Put your ground bait down for the bream on it

 

I'd like a go at trolling some lures on it some time

 

PJ

[gjb]

I got one a few years ago it's on the boat but never give it a good try i would like to hear what you find the best way to use it

 

cheers

graham

[TomBettle]

Downrigging live mackerel very slow trolled for Tope, Bass, Shark etc.

 

Towing lures

 

Congering

 

The downrigger should allow the use of much lighter gear as you aren't hauling huge leads around on a rod.

 

I've toyed with the idea of getting one for Quest II.

 

But at the moment I think I need to spend time breathing life into Quest II instead.

Edited April 23, 2009 by TomBettle

[Rob]

 

Any news on her wellbeing Tom? Do you know the extent of the damage?

 

Rob

[plaicemat]

Ha! I've got two downriggers (also obtained at bargain prices) and they're going to be deployed livebaiting for bass this summer; also lure fishing around the Ledge, PJ, you're welcome to join anytime.I have got the technology and the techniques from A Man Who Knows in the States (brother-in-law) so I am keen to put it into practice here.

 

Terry.

 

p.s. Simon, let me have your 'phone number and I'll talk you through the technique for live baiting

Edited April 24, 2009 by plaicemat

[Paul J]

PJ, you're welcome to join anytime

 

Im on standby awaiting your call Sir

 

PJ

[britboard]

Terry thanks, i'll be in touch.

 

PJ, whenever you are ready!!

 

I've got a few off the wall ideas spinning round in my head of what to do with it, if they pan out i'll post up the results, but i'll see if my theories work first to save face.

 

Simon L

[seaspark]

While my legs healing have taken alot of interest in the forums to learn about all the fishing terminology and techniques. There seems to be an endless amount of info and look forward to taking part asap.

 

Would anyone mind letting a novice know the difference between an uptide rod, down tide rod and a downrigger ???

 

Also have a couple of inexpensive abu 7 reels with fenwick 20Lb rods, what would be a good all round setup (rod and reel) be for about

[plaicemat]

Right, Chris, my 5 pennorth.

 

Rods. A downtide rod is one that you stream over the back of the boat with the tide, i.e., you allow the tide to take your terminal gear away from the boat.

 

An uptide rod is one used to do the opposite; you cast it uptide of the boat and obviously use a gripper weight as, without these, it would eventually become 'downtide'.

 

A downrigger is a piece of kit to get your bait/lure to a determined depth. It is a short rod attached to the boat with a wire line on a large 'reel' with a depth counter. The lure is cast away from the boat and the line in front of the rod tip is then attached to a clip on the end of the downrigger line which has a large weight attached. It is then lowered to the desired depth where one can troll the lure/drift the bait at that depth where you hope the fish will be. when a fish strikes, the line detaches from the clip and the fish is then played in the usual way but without the hindrance of weights, etc.

 

Choice of rods is not something I'm prepared to get involved in as everyone has their own favourites. However, I'm sure you will get plenty of advise from those more brave than myself. Over to you, Tom!

 

Terry.

[Coddy]

Hi Chris

 

At the end of the day the fish don't care what rod and reel you have, this is down to personal choice and being able to detect bites.

Obviously you don't want a reel to fall apart on you as you reel in your biggest ever fish, it most cases as long as you give a good wash down of the gear it should last a while.

 

To my mind the end gear is the most important bit, good sharp hooks, line be it braid or mono suitable for the fish targeted or ground you are fishing on, and rigs.

 

I have still got to work on the bait presentation bit myself but I am sure this is what makes a good days fishing to a blank day. I have been on trips where there have been some very experienced fishermen of well known names and watched them send special rigs and methods of presentation which they then pick up fish when all around are blanking.

 

In the end it comes down to what you like the feel of and how you trust your gear plus of course budget. Why not see if you can try a few rods and reels out as I am sure many would happily lend you a rod or reel.

 

Just my thoughts

 

Coddy

 

[diverdave]

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