Down rigger weights and color

[gamekilr]

I got some 10a cannons. What weight can I run without killing the motor. And what color seems to work better. Currently I'm running gator color 10' ball. Looking for a lil change

[Rippin'Line]

10s are best for 10a's. I prefer black but some will say otherwise.

[stan]

I have heard this question asked many times and still don't understand why it's asked. Kings and Coho are not boat shy let alone down rigger weight colors. When salmon fishing with a 6' to 12' set back how can color come into play at all  from a weight. Our best Coho fishing is in the prop wash ,

 

Out west love the 15lb and up weights...pipe weights are a big thing for two reasons less blow back and hard to hang up on bottom.

[Sk8man]

The color aspect is open to personal preference like a lot of things in this sport but Lucas is right about the 10 lb limit on the 10A's to be safe with the motors.

Edited January 27, 2016 by Sk8man

[stan]

The color aspect is open to personal preference like a lot of things in this sport but Lucas is right about the 10 lb limit on the 10A's to be safe with the motors.

 

That would depend on the down rigger. Cannon is good for 20Lbs 

[tuffishooker]

It is the different opinions that make this site :Use what WORKS for you . IMO colour rules for Chinook salmon ! Cannon ball colour black rules !

[Sk8man]

He indicated 10A's (older models) and they have a 10 lb max the newer model 10 have a heavier duty and substantially faster motor

Edited January 27, 2016 by Sk8man

[rod hog]

a cannon 10a will not handle a 20lb weight. when ever possible use an 8lb or 10lb a 12lb will kill your motor. dont worry what color your downrigger ball is. worry more about it being in the right zone.

[stan]

 dont worry what color your downrigger ball is. worry more about it being in the right zone.

 

This answers question of what color

[Sk8man]

Dave really hit the nail right on the head

[brucehookedup]

Get Scottys and don't worry about weights[emoji3]

[J.D.]

Get Scottys and don't worry about weights[emoji3]

X2 !!

[kountrykidd]

I have cannon 10a down riggers and run a 16lb ball with no problems.