downrigger weigths

[tmckenzie]

We picked up some nice used downriggers of of craigslist this week. Got to get them rigged up this weekend. How do I know how heavy a weight to use?

[Missdemeanor]

I use lighter weights when fishing in shallow water such as the spring. in the summer and early fall there are times you may need to get your lures down to 80 plus feet. Thats when heavier weights come into play...they reduce blowback from trolling and get a more accurate depth reading on the down rigger counter...........

[GAMBLER]

12 or 15's