Reducing Blowback?

[MarkNY]

this is my first year with downriggers. i have scotty strongarm-30 riggers with the regular round 8lb weights. im not happy with the blowback even at fairly slow speeds. maybe im just not used to it. but , do the pancake and shark downrigger weights make a big difference? will using a heavier weight help? thanks, mark

[voorhees]

Heavier weights will help a ton. I use the 15.5 atommik weights. There almost straight down, even the one with the probe on it. You will need to make sure your riggers can handle more weight if you decide to go that route

[Mickey Finn]

Heavier weights will help a ton. I use the 15.5 atommik weights. There almost straight down, even the one with the probe on it. You will need to make sure your riggers can handle more weight if you decide to go that route

I'm using the 13 pound atommiks and they work well also.

[Iceman]

20 lb sharks almost straight down to 150' of water. You get what you pay for!!!

[LongLine]

Torpedo shaped weights will reduce the blowback. Even an 8Lb Herbie has less than a ball.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[MarkNY]

thanks guys. im gonna look for a 10# torpedo type weight. best, mark

[ray koziatek]

Thats Easy Troll in Reverse......egads man think.

[Mickey Finn]

Not sure if you can get 10 pounders. Slim Darter used to sell a 10 pounder but they don't make them any more. You might have to go with the atommik 13 if your riggers will handle them.

[rod hog]

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Edited April 5, 2014 by rod hog

[MarkNY]

hey guys, about the deepest ive been going is 90-100'. even at 2.0-2.4 GPS speed the blowback is bad. im worried that when i speed up when fishing for kings that my current setup wont work. i have scotty strongarm 30 manual downriggers. i havent been able to find how much weight they will handle, i need to call scottys. what about 10# pancakes? best, mark

[Chromeslayer]

A-TOM-MIK 13lb torpedos will work fine in that 90-110 down range...

[rocketman]

Mark, the problem with pancakes is that in a cross current, due to the amount of exposed area including the large fin, it's very easy for the starboard rigger to get tangled with your port rigger, or visa versa. Not fun!!Torpedo shaped weights is the only way to go for less blow back & true tracking.

[Iceman]

I run pancakes down as deep as 110' & do not have a problem with tangles. Properly angled rear fins on the pancakes keep them out to the side enough to prevent tangles.

It's not rocket science!