Ilikejager42 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Anyone use downriggers in the western basin.boat I have has electrics with small balls and blacks releases.just wondering if if I should try them at all Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukhnter8 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 We use them on the eastern end a lot but there are times we are in 60-80 ft or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Joy Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Yes but not until fish get deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimski2 Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 We use them trolling Rapalas in thirty foot of water with the rigger set at twenty and one hundred foot of line out.Sent from my iPhone using Lake Erie United 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmd113 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 We do when they go deep 50+ ft. Snap weights & segmented leadcores until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostlymuskies Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I bottom bounce in 45 ft in to 25 ft water depths.I use dipsies and Gibbs weight with 7 colors of Leadcore to get down 50 ft.Only use downriggers when in 70 ft + water depths,usually balls 10 ft off bottom and 50 ft lead with spoons.Then run two inline boards off each side ,two 7 color Leadcore and two dipsies.Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilikejager42 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thank you allSent from my SM-G955U using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdale64 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 We use riggers deep later in the year. We always need to be cautious & check lines often, or may end up dragging around a small one all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke-n-Finn Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Use Chamberlain releases and you won't be dragging them around all day. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostlymuskies Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 I'm cheap I use rubber bandsSent from my SM-G930V using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankmyline Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 I agree chamberlains work best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locoman Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Black's are the releases of my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Joy Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Chamberlains have my vote 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke-n-Finn Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Black's are the releases of my choice.Blacks are half a Chamberlain, just saying!!Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinintimes Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 On 5/12/2017 at 7:42 AM, mostlymuskies said: I'm cheap I use rubber bands Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Erie United Mobile App What size rubber bands MM ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostlymuskies Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Size 16 latex rubber bandsSent from my SM-G930V using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostlymuskies Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 www.ontimesupplies.com/unv00416-rubber-bands-size-16-2-1-2-x-1-16-475-bands-1-4lb-pack.htmlSent from my SM-G930V using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinintimes Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Just ordered some from amazon thanks mostlymuskies !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meangreencj7 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 I use my downriggers in onida lake fishing for walleye in 15ft of water, I use stick baits that only dive 5 ft so I put the downrigger at 7 ft to get 12ft and I usally catch my limit. I also use blacks releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmd113 Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Most guys run two or three riggers! I run two & $20 for a release that is bulletproof is cheap. Chamberlains are the best IMO & I can find better ways to save $20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfisher72 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 We've had good luck using riggers to fish dipsey divers deeper than 50 fow or so. Set the smaller diver on a 2 or 3 so they swing off to the side and below the ball and cable. We've set as many as three divers off a single rigger before with no problems. Never had much luck fishing a bait at the same depth as the ball is running without running extremely long leads and at that point you'd better be using rubber bands or you'll drag fish forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jckjr8 Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Has anyone use the small Scotty downriggers that fit in the Scotty rod holders. If so was wondering if they are worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 Following for an answer on the use of small Scotty downriggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 On 5/15/2017 at 7:59 PM, Dmd113 said: Most guys run two or three riggers! I run two & $20 for a release that is bulletproof is cheap. Chamberlains are the best IMO & I can find better ways to save $20 That's pretty good advice, dad! Saves money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 On 5/12/2017 at 2:54 PM, Shari Joy said: Chamberlains have my vote Mine too Shari! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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