Down rigger suggestions

[Dad with Twin boys]

Good evening, I am just getting into boat fishing with my 9 year old twin boys. We have a Lund Adventure 1775 boat and asking if we should go with Cannon 10’s or Scotty high performance. Also, if you were to carry 2 anchors on the boat what would they be?

[Charlie P]

Love my Scotty's. I don't run the high-speeds but extremely happy with the 1116. Take up more room then the cannons. My buddy has cannon high-speeds and I like them to.

Took me one trip to get used to the clutch on the Scotty's.

Edited March 5, 2020 by Charlie P

[Dad with Twin boys]

Love my Scotty's. I don't run the high-speeds but extremely happy with the 1116. Take up more room then the cannons. My buddy has cannon high-speeds and I like them to.

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[Dad with Twin boys]

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Thanks for the information, I am not a charter fisherman so I wouldn’t really need high speed down riggers. What do you prefer for an anchor?


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[Charlie P]

Anchor would type bottom your going to anchor on. We have a fluke type anchor on the boat. Honestly haven't used it.

West Marine and few other sites have articles on their sites that explain what anchor for what your doing with it.

[Dad with Twin boys]

Anchor would type bottom your going to anchor on. We have a fluke type anchor on the boat. Honestly haven't used it.
West Marine and few other sites have articles on their sites that explain what anchor for what your doing with it.

Thanks again I will look up their site now


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[Charlie P]

https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Selecting-The-Right-Anchor

[Dad with Twin boys]

https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Selecting-The-Right-Anchor

Thanks, reading it now


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[jimski2]

I use a twenty pound fluke anchor to anchor up in windy conditions. In calmer winds I use a five pound mushroom anchor makes it easy to retrieve when you move a lot. On "slippery rock" shale bottoms no anchor holds.

[HB2]

My next riggers will be Magnum metalz . 

 

Saw them at the show and they are built rock solid and are compact . 

 

Check them out . 

[Dad with Twin boys]

My next riggers will be Magnum metalz . 
 
Saw them at the show and they are built rock solid and are compact . 
 
Check them out . 

Thanks for the information as this helps. I have two boys that love fishing and we are trying to get it set up right.


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[wishinfishin]

Magnum metalz are good . I have pair . And perfect for a small aluminum boat

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[sherman brown]

I use the fluke style anchor with the sliding ring. something like bass pro's slip ring anchor. just give the rope a little slack pull above the anchor then pull the rope. the ring slides to the head of the anchor making it a breeze to retrieve the anchor. these are for lake fishing mostly but works in rivers also. a 10# anchor is usually all you need.

[Dad with Twin boys]

Thank you for the advice

[TIME OFF]

Magnum Metalz. Best bang for your buck. All aluminum, compact, rock solid. Bought a pair last season, got rid of Cannons. Never look back. Slip clutch works perfect, every time. Made in U.S.A.

Enough said.

 

BTW- I came up with a way to mount a Bert's ratcheting rod holder to MM rigger. Works great.

[Private]

I have a pair of old Cannon Magnum 10a's   They are easy to service and work well!!  Don't need to spend a ton of money for them as there are some used ones out there.

[Gator]

Depending on where you're planning to fish, the best anchor that you can buy may be an iPilot for your MinnKota trolling motor. Fishing perch over deeper water in Lake Erie, it allows you to stay put without regard for wind pushing you off the fish or into other boats, no tangle, and easier to pull up lol. Of course, you need an anchor for safety purposes, but not so much for fishing anymore, particularly on an 18 foot boat.

[Silver Fox]

Good evening, I am just getting into boat fishing with my 9 year old twin boys. We have a Lund Adventure 1775 boat and asking if we should go with Cannon 10’s or Scotty high performance. Also, if you were to carry 2 anchors on the boat what would they be?

I have a few Dt 10’s for sale in the classifieds right now. Variable speeds.


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[ontherise]

I have a set of cannons built in 1842 and I love them. Used parts are cheap and plentifull, they'll have to shatter to bits before I change them out.

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[Dad with Twin boys]

Thanks for the info guys, I ordered 2 Cannon Propak’s today.

[whaler1]

Great choice!


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[Dad with Twin boys]

I need to buy 6 Rods and reels for fishing Lake George and Lake Champlain for Salmon/Lake Trout. 1 on each down rigger and 4 other rods in Rod holders. I was thinking ugly sticks, but there are so many reels that it is overwhelming.

[Dirtyhooker]

I need to buy 6 Rods and reels for fishing Lake George and Lake Champlain for Salmon/Lake Trout. 1 on each down rigger and 4 other rods in Rod holders. I was thinking ugly sticks, but there are so many reels that it is overwhelming.

Ugly sticks work great keep your eyes on classifieds for Diana sg 27s and Okuma reels for sale sent you a Pm


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[Dad with Twin boys]

Thank you