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    Help with dipsy and rigger line basics?

    in Tackle and Techniques

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    Jeff,

    We typically thumb the spool when putting out both divers and riggers as it allows us the maximum control over how fast or slow we can put lines out. Another alternative that works well with divers is to simply loosen the drag to the point that it allows line to play out at the rate you want it to. Once you get to the desired depth just set the drag where you want it. It sometimes hard to get the drag just right when setting downrigger lines with some of the fast deploy rates that rigger manufacturers offer. If you have it set too tight you'll pop the release and have to start over. Set it too loose and you run the risk of a nasty backlash. Just be sure the spool tension knob is adjusted properly.

    As far as running a line off the back of a rigger weight goes, my personal feeling is that doing so causes the weight to perform erratically - meaning it won't track as straight as I'd like it to. We use Black's releases above our rigger weights and have been very pleased with that set-up.

    Hope this helps,

    Bill

    Billy V

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    I did a little bit of research with regards to the male plug ends Sean mentioned. Cannon has redesigned them. The previous male plug ends were hollow and had a tendency to fail when the plugs weren't taken apart straight as I mentioned above. The new male plug ends are solid and have proven to be much more durable.

    Billy V

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    Sean,

    Yes, Screwy Louie's does warranty work. Just a heads up - the plugs need to be pulled straight apart - rocking them back and forth or pulling them apart off-kilter as you try to separate them will eventually cause the male ends to fail. I learned the hard way too, but now that we know to pull them straight apart we haven't had an issue with any of our rigger plugs.

    Greg,

    Check your PM's - I have the contact name and number for the person at Cannon to talk to about this.

    Wilson Harbor Invitational early registration drawing

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    Registrations are coming in each and every day. While we're not going to say just how many boats we have at this particular point, I think that our announcement that we're guaranteeing a minimum payout based on 50 boats as outlined above should give you a pretty good idea. From my perspective the response has been incredible, and I won't be the least bit surprised if it's a complete sell out. We'll adjust the payout schedule as more registrations come in, so expect payouts to get even bigger!

    As a reminder, TOMORROW (Jan 21st) is the LAST day to get your registration postmarked in order to be eligible for the $1,000 cash drawing.

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