Tuning Otter boats for running copper

[Fishtails]

Anyone running the second keel Big Jon offers for the otters? I'd like to hear opinions on how much stronger they pull?

I have a spare keel and was told the weight on the optional (2nd) keel was about 1/3 the size. So...I can cut that down. Any other suggestions for mounting the second keel? I'm guessing you use the second hole at the aft end and drill a new front hole to match the angle of the original keel?

Any other suggestions to pimp out one's otter boat?

[CaptSpike]

Rod I saw a post on here earlier this year with pics of the second keel mounted. They may have even given a report on how they tracked.

Not sure I could find it again but I'd bet a search on otter will show it eventually.

Mark

[spoonfed-1]

You use the existing rear hole and align the keel to the same angle as the first keel.

Then drill a new hole for the front screw. When my copper rods go you can hear the "twang" as the copper exits the release. (Scotty)

Glen

[chowder]

How do you get/order the 2cd keel?

[Shade]

Rod,

I remember a post for the a smilar question a whileback and I think Yankee Troller did some research on this subject. I know he runs his copper off Otters. He may have some answers for you.

Howie

[Fishtails]

Thanks Glen and to all. That's the info I was lookin for I run copper off my otter all the time.....just lookin to make a good thing better. I'll report back after the scotty to give my update.