Posted 12/30/2019 12:10 PM (#951736) Subject: Down Riggers ??
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I just bought a used clamp on down rigger odd Ebay that I intend to use on one of our Canada trips. The lake chain we will be on in June has an adjoining Lake Trout lake and I thought it might be worth a 1/2 day to take the wife LT Trolling.
That being said: anybody have any thoughts regarding down riggers and muskies.
I would think the key points would be bait selection and lure distance for the ball
Might be an interesting option for trolling reef edges during cisco spawn
Posted 12/30/2019 1:01 PM (#951737 - in reply to #951736) Subject: Re: Down Riggers ??
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
I use a pair of Cannon Easi-Trolls on my boat for both salmon/trout on Lake Michigan as well as for muskie trolling. I've caught a good number of muskies on the riggers. I go about 15-20' behind the ball and with the heavier Cannon clips I can run 8" believers, and depthraider sized cranks. Really need to see if I can keep a big jake/slammer/grandma on one....
Posted 1/1/2020 9:50 AM (#951816 - in reply to #951736) Subject: Re: Down Riggers ??
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i have a dvd ; the video trolling system by "in fisherman" about the "Trainwreck spinnerbait trolling system" and very interesting and fun to watch . he uses a downrigger with a camera attatched to see the strikes and misses .
Posted 1/1/2020 1:46 PM (#951838 - in reply to #951785) Subject: Re: Down Riggers ??
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Location: Ashland WI
CincySkeez - 12/31/2019 3:05 PM
I've been toying with the idea for a long time. specifically slow dragging suckers over reefs on ultra clear lakes.
I routinely fish suckers 20-25 feet deep and sometimes deeper. I do not use a down rigger. I just use enough lead (on the line) to get the sucker down .
Down Riggers ??