Headed to the dark side - electric down riggers

[lokidog]

Should I pull my boat with a Ford or a Chevy...?        

[wildmanoutdoors]

Definately a Ford and Chevy debate. Always will be when your asking for reviews/recomendations.

Real world reviews are the best to help make decisions. Blanket statements dont help much Ill say, but the real world reports from those of us who do use em helps allot.

You cant argue Scotty has the best following out there. And its because they are the best for most folks. Not to mention there track record for use, duribilty and function.

Some folks may prefer the option on a different brand. Or started with said brand and thats what there used to.

For every Gary Klien or the like there are hundreds of BC and NW guides that will only use Scotty. If not thousands.

Im betting Cohoho will choose Scotty! 

[GEARHEAD]

I swore i would never ever waste money on an electric, saying its just for lazy people, but.........then i bought a boat already equipped with Scottys, and i am a changed man, i will only use electric Scottys from now on. Just grab the rod, turn a switch, and simply reel in your fish, its kinda nice.

[Kc_Kracker]

ya elec is very nice for wifes to run, mine loves them, especially during a pink season when your hitting doubles n triples, all you do is push a button and go back to helping the kids 

[MtnMuley]

As I stated, choose the best downrigger for YOUR application.........must be a reason why the most successful guides in my area choose digi trolls

[Kc_Kracker]

guides use digitroll because they can run bottom with less hands on, plain and simple. when at least 75% of the fisherman use scotty, theres a reason  a big part of that is that every sporting goods store has parts on the shelf for them, thats a HUGE plus!! who wants down time over a simple part in the midst of the season, nobody!!

[MtnMuley]

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

[robodad]

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

The other problem is you need a bunch of extra expensive electronics to be able to track the bottom with the cannons and if you don't fish every day or don't fish for a living then it's not worth all the extra expense IMO !!!

[sirmissalot]

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

I completely agree with what you are saying, so don't take this as arguing. Without any first had experience with the bottom tracking on cannons, how does it work when it comes to line angle? For instance, say I am fishing Big Bank off BC, targeting kings and fishing right on the bottom at around 250ft. On a Scotty I would run 300 feet of cable out, because with the line angle the counter on the rigger is not accurate with what depth I am fishing. What would you do in that case with a cannon? Then throw in running with current, or against current? That is something I have never understood.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

I dont think KC grasps the "MY Location". Im thinking your in North Central Wa. So your probably fishing lakes and reservoirs on the bottom.
As is the guides in your location.

Were most of us fish Salt and not on bottom nearly as much. Typical King fishing is usally suspended. But not Blackmouth...Digis could shine here!
And most guides here on the salt dont run Digi trolls KC.

Might help to tell us were and why you fish the bottom trackers?

[MtnMuley]

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

The other problem is you need a bunch of extra expensive electronics to be able to track the bottom with the cannons and if you don't fish every day or don't fish for a living then it's not worth all the extra expense IMO !!!

That's very true, but if you have the $40K boat these days like most everybody seems to a have, what's another couple grand.

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

I completely agree with what you are saying, so don't take this as arguing. Without any first had experience with the bottom tracking on cannons, how does it work when it comes to line angle? For instance, say I am fishing Big Bank off BC, targeting kings and fishing right on the bottom at around 250ft. On a Scotty I would run 300 feet of cable out, because with the line angle the counter on the rigger is not accurate with what depth I am fishing. What would you do in that case with a cannon? Then throw in running with current, or against current? That is something I have never understood.

Good question, and I can't answer that.

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

I dont think KC grasps the "MY Location". Im thinking your in North Central Wa. So your probably fishing lakes and reservoirs on the bottom.
As is the guides in your location.

Were most of us fish Salt and not on bottom nearly as much. Typical King fishing is usally suspended. But not Blackmouth...Digis could shine here!
And most guides here on the salt dont run Digi trolls KC.

Might help to tell us were and why you fish the bottom trackers?

That's correct.  Basically the mid to upper Columbia is where I am referring to.  I guess KC's comment on digi's being not worthy of being pissed on if they were on fire, just drew an interest with me.  I got nothing solid out of it, so just took it as that.......he does seem like the funny type to have the signature line he has though......

[wildmanoutdoors]

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

The other problem is you need a bunch of extra expensive electronics to be able to track the bottom with the cannons and if you don't fish every day or don't fish for a living then it's not worth all the extra expense IMO !!!

That's very true, but if you have the $40K boat these days like most everybody seems to a have, what's another couple grand.

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

I completely agree with what you are saying, so don't take this as arguing. Without any first had experience with the bottom tracking on cannons, how does it work when it comes to line angle? For instance, say I am fishing Big Bank off BC, targeting kings and fishing right on the bottom at around 250ft. On a Scotty I would run 300 feet of cable out, because with the line angle the counter on the rigger is not accurate with what depth I am fishing. What would you do in that case with a cannon? Then throw in running with current, or against current? That is something I have never understood.

Good question, and I can't answer that.

Good luck consistantly tracking bottom with your Scotty's.  Hope you're ready for a good workout all day instead of relaxing back enjoying the fishing.  Anyhow, like I mentioned in my first post, Scotty's are what I would buy if I didn't plan on tracking.......but obviously you can't seem to understand that.

I dont think KC grasps the "MY Location". Im thinking your in North Central Wa. So your probably fishing lakes and reservoirs on the bottom.
As is the guides in your location.

Were most of us fish Salt and not on bottom nearly as much. Typical King fishing is usally suspended. But not Blackmouth...Digis could shine here!
And most guides here on the salt dont run Digi trolls KC.

Might help to tell us were and why you fish the bottom trackers?

That's correct.  Basically the mid to upper Columbia is where I am referring to.  I guess KC's comment on digi's being not worthy of being pissed on if they were on fire, just drew an interest with me.  I got nothing solid out of it, so just took it as that.......he does seem like the funny type to have the signature line he has though......

Lol,

[cohoho]

Decision made, picked up two new 1106's, at Sportco.  decent price for 60" boom and what I needed.   I really liked the looks of the Cannons and a part of me still isn't convinced, but after discussion with Tom at Sportco - kept me in line.   Granted this area is huge fans of Scotty's, but elsewhere it is opposite and thus reps concentrate on those areas versus here -since the market supports Scotty's more...   As someone stated Ford versus Chevy - how true...  Of course I used to drive a Ford, now I have a Chevy - is Chevy better - nope got the best deal at the time...  Oh well thanks for everyone's thoughts and feedback.

Now I got to wait to upgrade my HDS5 to HDS10 for next year..

[Kc_Kracker]

MTNmuley, understanding what your saying and giving 2 shtts are two different things that apparently  YOU dont understand   all the BS over a simple thread is so damn hilarious its like .listening to my my 3 and 5 yr old argue 

cohoho-good job youll be very happy shoulda snagged up my swivel mounts for sale last week 

[Wacenturion]