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What does a downrigger do?
Downriggers are made to keep your lure at your desired depth. With hundreds of feet of cable, it can lower a weight down into the water and retrieve it back to the surface seamlessly. As the fishing line is attached to a line release, the line will slip free when a fish bites so you can reel it in properly.
Are downriggers worth it?
Downriggers are worth the investment, especially for deep lake or sea fishing. They provide accurate depth control and precision, as well as allow anglers to experiment with different types of lures that usually can’t be used for deep fishing.
How do I choose a downrigger?
When choosing a downrigger, consider where you fish, how deep you want to go, and the features you want. There are also both electric and manual downriggers. Electric versions are useful for deeper depths and better convenience, while manual versions are more cost-effective and suitable for shallower depths and reliability. You always want to look at the boom length and style, as longer booms suit bigger boats while telescoping booms are suitable for compact spaces. Always review all the features of your downrigger to ensure it is compatible with your goals.
What else do I need to use a downrigger?
Apart from the lures and baits you choose to use, you can shop for other accessories such as a pedestal mount, an extender, power grip leaders, line releases, and other items to help make your fishing trip a success.
To shop for lures and baits, browse our selection of hard baits, soft baits, sinkers, and more.
