Rubber band size

[Patriot]

I've been using size 16 Latex for Walleye and Trout for downrigger rubber band releases.

What's everyone else using for size

[RGahagan]

I've been using size 16 Latex for Walleye and Trout for downrigger rubber band releases.

What's everyone else using for size

 

I use size 10 rubber bands and double them up. For walleyes one may be enough.

[Sk8man]

The very small fluorescent or black ones used for girls hair found in places like Michaels, Big Lots, or Dollar Stores. Although you need to get used to the small size they are just the right strength for most fish and I don't use them in the cold weather where the small size might come into play with big hands  

[lineman49]

What ever they sell at the dollar tree, leave double on rough days, break one side on calm days!

[pjprod]

Question for Sk8man..do you use the small rubber bands for Salmon?

[Sk8man]

Actually they were used on the Finger Lakes for trout and landlocks but if not pulling real heavy stuff I think they should still work but it may also relate to the type of boards too. Mine were regular singles not Otters etc.

[pjprod]

Ok thanks...I will give them a try..I have big boards on a mast. I will post back with results when I get the boat out in the Spring.

[bout time]

Size 16 for shallow water Browns or smallmouth. Size 32 for lakers or larger fish