I need to buy down rigger gear--advice needed

[WAcoueshunter]

Just thought I'd ask a question off of this topic....any of you downrigger guys know of any of the dealers that still do any type of a "tuneup" check and clean on Scotty's for a fee? Mine are not broken....got them when I bought my boat used 10 years ago so I am not the original owner. I have always done my own maintenance on them such as brake adjustment, changing wire and belts. I would just like someone really knowledgeable to go though and check them out and clean them up professionally. I know Sportco and others work on them for warranty but just wondering if anyone knows if any of the dealers that offer this type of service. I have read in the past that Johns in Everett did this....tried to contact them with no answer....Lots of great info on this site fishing wise as well as hunting......Thanks in advance.......Les

About five years ago Scotty tightened their warranty policy, so now you can only get free warranty work if you are the original owner and have registered your downrigger.  But if it's registered, you can still take it in and get it worked on free of charge.  Cleaning and basic maintenance should still be covered if registered.  As others mentioned, Outdoor Emporium and Sportco offer it, so does Auburn Sports & Marine.  I imagine most of the independent Scotty dealers do, not sure about the big stores like Cabelas and Bass Pro.

[Stein]

Check out YouTube, there are tons of videos on how to maintain and repair a Scotty.  You can buy the parts online for pretty cheap and do all the work.  The bonus is that when they break on the water you know how to fix them and have spare parts on hand.

[huntnphool]

[Odell]

Odell, i am in lacey, if you want to drive over i will show you beginning to end how to use them, how to rig up specific gear, and the ins and outs.

Thanks! I might take you up on that!


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[blackpowderhunter]

oh yeah.
always carry spare down rigger balls/terminal kits/clips...
a day on the water can be ruined real quick like without them