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| If I was going 2.5mph with a 10lb ball down 35ft on the counter, how deep do I really have the ball after it swings out behind the boat. Also 100ft and 80ft down at 2.5mph.
Ok math guys help me out on this one.
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| When they swing out behind the boat at great depths I loose them on the screen. At under 20ft I can see them very easy. |
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| Hey Jason, it is usually about 10% less. If you stack them the drag is a bit more. But 10% is a decent rule of thumb. To get the exact amount and the most drastic drag, go to 100 feet let it hit bottom, then let is out again so it hits bottom once the"drag" of the boat catches up and you will know the most amount of lag you have! It ryhmes!!Ben |
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| A pound of feathers would hit the ground at the same time.
I have no downriggers, so I cannot guess the angle it’s swinging back at, any idea?
If it’s less than 25 degrees Bens rule of thumb is correct.
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| The thing is, is that they do not go straight back. The cable bows, so it is like an arch. The weight comes back towards the boat, and the cable bows at the mid point...You seem to be catching fish what are you worried about Jason:)...Ben |
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| Hey Jason and others,
Here is a page that I stubbled across the other day when I was asking myself the same question. It isn't the easiest to read, but may help some.
http://www.portontariotackle.com/downrigger.html
There is also one more page with some other info about depths with different weights, mph, etc.
http://www.queenscreek.com/book3.htm
Hope this helps.
Scott |
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| Thanks alot for the help. I have been catching some fish, but I just wanted to dial in tighter and catch some more. Now thats not much to ask.. LOL[:bigsmile:] |
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| FLASHBACK FRIDAY! |
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| Why would you need to use a down rigger to only go down 35'? Unless you're running a bunch of rods???
The beauty of running wire is you can check your "exact" depths & eliminate guess work. Run your lure, you know,,, when you start bumping then take note and return back at any time.
To hit 35' I run 20# wire an 800 spoonplug with about 25 raps (using a penn 109). 42' about 32 raps, deepest muskie,,, so far. [;)] |
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| Jerry,
Whats the best wire rod set up? |
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| I really don't know what the best set up is for bigger baits (tough enough to take it). I use a short rod, a 5' solid fiberglass with ceramic guides. They have held up well running the spoonplugs. |
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| Why a short rod?
I am interested in getting into wire lining...its one method I have not done.
I have a 6'9" fiberglass...will that work.
Thanks for the imput..Jerryb |
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