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Jerry Newman

Posted 9/5/2016 8:52 AM (#829473 - in reply to #829461)
Subject: RE: Suggestions...

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I think there is simply a lack of understanding on how to use a Down East because once they are set up correctly they are very easy to use. The problem I see most beginners make is not taking the pressure off of the rod before trying to remove it from the holder because it’s nearly impossible to remove a rod from a DE if you don’t remove the pressure first.

I use the rail mount model exclusively because you can quickly rotate the DE/rod in and out of the water with very little effort. This is important for my style of fishing because I can bury the rod tip almost 90° straight down along side the boat and not worry about it popping out of the holder, then easily rotate the rod out of the water or adjust the angle to better control the depth of the lure in just a few seconds. I've been using the DE for years, and can easily check and return a short line down rod using only one hand... doesn't get much easier than that.