Selecting a Downrigger

So you have finally bought a boat with all the goodies. The fishing has been spectacular all spring and early summer. As the dog days of summer hit, the fish seemed to just turn off. Did they disappear? Not likely. They probably just moved deeper than can be reached with conventional gear. Summer is the time of the downrigger.

As with any type of fishing or boating gear, the proper downrigger will make angling easier and more productive. On the same note, the wrong one for you or your boat will cause headaches and inconvenience. Read more…