cable hummmmmm

[Craigaf]

I'm new to this trolling with downriggers, started last year with little success. My question is

what is your opinion on the humming from the cable? Do you have it ? is it a problem?. Should I get

new cable before next season? Any input is appreciated .   Craig

[BreakingBass]

I'm new to this trolling with downriggers, started last year with little success. My question is

what is your opinion on the humming from the cable? Do you have it ? is it a problem?. Should I get

new cable before next season? Any input is appreciated . Craig

Craig, it's most likely a noise created by the vibration of the cable as it is dragged through the water plus the effect of any wind. The combination creates a frequency you can hear. Unless you see visible wear on the cable I don't see a reason to replace it.

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[Craigaf]

what about scaring the fish away ?

[MCF]

Have heard the humming cables since 1983,  have used it years ago before the advent of trolling speed indicators being common as a sign that I was at the correct trolling speed.  A non issue as far I am concerned, still use cable and still here the hum. 

[whaler1]

It's normal, not an issue

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[Craigaf]

OK, thank you all  

[minion]

Just means your at the right speed

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[Xxx]

3 hours ago, minion said:

Just means your at the right speed

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Many veteran trollers don't need a speed control, as many years they have been successful without the technology we have and still struggle with, their ears played a major role in their success, and that hum or tone of the rigger cable is ingrained in their head. They have been very successful with the tone or the hum!!

[kman05446]

I listen for the hum. Nine times out of ten when I hear the hum. My speed is perfect and catching fish.

[ontherise]

I never get to hear the hum anymore.


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[Xxx]

Time to trade the old girl in for a new one   !!

[BreakingBass]

15 hours ago, ontherise said:

I never get to hear the hum anymore.


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That stops after you eat the wedding cake.