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Splash
24-12-2007, 06:26 PM
Team.
Which type of downrigger do u prefer to use and why?
Scotty
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=null-cat20985&rid=&indexId=cat20985&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=0&parentType=index&parentId=cat20985&id=0002690
Cannon http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp;jsessionid=UCRVJ33CSBJ25LAQBBLCCOVMCAE FAIWE?id=cat20985&_requestid=1088
Splash
charleville
24-12-2007, 06:57 PM
Mate;
I have been using a Scotty 1050 model that I bought from Cabelas about three years ago and have never had a problem with it. I assume that Cannon are pretty good also but I am very happy with the Scotty.
Why? It is feature rich and very robust. Getting the lead weight included is a real bonus over buying one locally.
Smithy
24-12-2007, 06:59 PM
Electric Scottys are the best things I have used. We had a Canon Digitroll IV with bottom following transducer which is the Rolls Royce of downriggers on the Signature but had all sorts of problems with it. I would have a hack at one again as they have all the bells and whistles but the Scotty just seems foolproof and a simple design for a good price.
Splash
24-12-2007, 08:15 PM
best for retrieve rate 2:1 I am specifically after - which model?
Splash
withoutatrace
24-12-2007, 08:31 PM
I have a Scotty 1116 Electric propack. Havn't had it long, but so far very impressed with the build quality and features.
Here are the retrieval rates.
Weight7lb10lb15lb20lbRetrievel Speed235 ft./min222 ft./min.203 ft./min.185 ft./min.Amperage Draw4 amps5 amps8 amps11 amps
Also here is a review of the same model. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewscottypropack1116.html
Richard
Splash
24-12-2007, 09:28 PM
Thanks for link - fantastic. Nearly sold already!
What made you choose this model over other simialr ones?
Merry XMAS.
withoutatrace
25-12-2007, 06:41 AM
Thanks for link - fantastic. Nearly sold already!
What made you choose this model over other simialr ones?
Merry XMAS.
I wanted electric, extendable boom, swivel base mount and had read good reports on this Scotty model.
Richard
marco
25-12-2007, 07:03 AM
Electric Scottys are the best things I have used. We had a Canon Digitroll IV with bottom following transducer which is the Rolls Royce of downriggers on the Signature but had all sorts of problems with it. I would have a hack at one again as they have all the bells and whistles but the Scotty just seems foolproof and a simple design for a good price.
hey smithy , what would be your thoughts on fitting a electric scotty to a cruise craft 625 outsider , are you going to have to drill big holes in the glass ?
cheers
mark
Team.
Which type of downrigger do u prefer to use and why?
Scotty
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrapped.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=null-cat20985&rid=&indexId=cat20985&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=0&parentType=index&parentId=cat20985&id=0002690
Cannon http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp;jsessionid=UCRVJ33CSBJ25LAQBBLCCOVMCAE FAIWE?id=cat20985&_requestid=1088
Splash
Hey Splash .... do your self a big favour here & check out ebay.com for Scotty down riggers
( they are the best) .... & the prices are about a third of what you would pay here!:o Nagg
PS .... I just checked & you can land a Depthmaster 1050 for US$2208-) .... They sell for close to $500 here
Splash
25-12-2007, 10:43 AM
Chasing the 1117 Scotty but not on EBAY.com
Help me get the best rpice for 1117 downrigger.
Splash
Smithy
26-12-2007, 10:38 AM
The two Black Watches I have used the Scotty on were mounted on a made up custom SS base to go into the rodholders. I do that with my Canon Sport Troll as well but with an alloy base.
NickCurrey
29-12-2007, 10:09 PM
Hi Splash,
I have used Canons, Easytroll 2 mounted one on my 500 Cruisey explorer which was easy to install as across LB tank was at transom. Upgraded to a 575 outsider and have a stepback transom. Have made up a bracket that bolts on starboard side (1/4" SS)with a fibreglass backing plates with 41/2" bolts going to inside of bait tanks. Bit of mucking around with fabrication, but works well. PM me with your email and I can send extra pics
Nick
Splash
30-12-2007, 03:23 AM
Mnay thanks Nick.
WHy did u choose the Cannon over the Scotty?
Cam
dogsbody
30-12-2007, 07:59 AM
Gday Smelly, take a peek here http://www.johnssportinggoods.com/Scotty%20Page%201.htm
Dave.
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