Mag 10a trouble.

[line guy]

Plugged in rigger tonight and started to retrieve by itself,and wouldn't stop till i unplugged it. Anybody else have that happen? Switch seems ok but can't stop retrieving or letting down. Any ideas?

[djw13cwru]

Never had that happen, but I would guess that is a switch issue. Do you have the short stops on your riggers? That could be the issue too.

[line guy]

Yes i have short stops, going to open the case and look. Thanks for info.

[Dusty]

Switch issue. There will be a small amount of connectivity in the stop position. Replace and you’ll be all set

[line guy]

Yes i have short stops, going to open the case and look. Thanks for info. Where to get parts around Rochester?

[Sk8man]

Check fish307.com

[line guy]

switch was full of water. there didnt seem to be a gasket for the lid or "Orings" for switch & circut brker I am thinking some RTV silicone gasket stuff. It looks like what was on it before.Thought ,ideas?

[Brwntrt]

buy the looks of it .........definetly fixed before

[djw13cwru]

As an FYI, RTV silicone uses acetic acid (vinegar) as the curing agent. You can smell it in RTV and many other silicone caulks. This can cause corrosion issues, as the acid vapors will attack metals. There is a special non-acid cure version, but it is pricey. Just a heads up.

[line guy]

 thanks,A new downrigger is pricey too!!! whats the name of rtv?

[pjprod]

You need to buy a rubber switch boot to go over switch to keep water out... buy from fish307...authorized cannon parts dealer. This is what i use..it is black...made by GE.. door and window sealant 100 % silicone.. available at Lowes/Depot and does not have acetic acid for curing agent.

Edited July 30, 2018 by pjprod

[Dusty]

Same problem with mine. New boot, switch and drain hole and everything seems good. Someone else had used the rtv trick before as well. Water got in but couldn’t get out

[Brwntrt]

keep your eyes open on here//// i just ordered 2 new stx 10 riggers.....my mag 10's will be coming up for sale. as soon as i get them off the boat... still in use yet

thanks