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I just bought a Shimano Talora Kokanee 7' Ultra light, medium slow action rod. I thought I owed it a new reel so I have been looking at the bait casting reels cause they are very compact. What reels do you all like and what # test do you use. From what I have been reading it seems like 12-17 #...

That's a good way to track it. Especially with my memory ;) Jack

I used fluorescent orange spray paint on the cable that I am replacing, but it washed off after a couple trips. I was wondering about some sort of clip. like the small spit sleeve that you use when you replace the terminal snap on the cable. I'm thinking that it may cut the braided line though...

I just received 150' of braided 135# downrigger line from Cabela's. I have one of the small Scotty lake troll downriggers with no line counter. How would you mark the line ? I was thinking about orange spray paint every 10 ' Anyone have a better idea ? Jack

Wow, You guy's sound like a sorry bunch. Hurts to remember all the hurts. Nothing like some of you guy's though. Dropped one of those big old copper fire extinguisher on my big toe once. can't do anything to a broken toe. Broken collar bone, didn't hurt till the next day. About 3 or 4 maybe more...

I never even thought about that. I use 6# main line and 4# leader for most of my boat fishing. I have never caught a Kokanee yet and downrigger fishing with light tackle is pretty new to me. I thought Koke's would be a hell of a good sport fish on light tackle. tooexcited Jack

That looks perfect. I'll order it in the morning. 101cheers101 Jack

I am finding it almost impossible to find a rod I like. I like a #7 8 1/2' fly rod with a fighting butt on it for the rod holder. After years of watching my buddy use a fly rod and very light spinning reel with 6 # test for trolling. I tried it for myself and I have to say it is great sport and...

That's close enough. I'll go with 5' per color. Easier to do the math ;) I would rather be shallower than than too deep anyways. My wife is the one that likes using lead line, I prefer the downrigger for deep fish. By the way, another question comes to mind. I read some where that mid July is...

This braided line, is it Classed as a downrigger line or is it just a heavy braided fishing line. I was just looking at Wholesale Sporting Store and the only thing I could find was 80# fishing line Max. Downrigger cable is rated at 150# I could see where 80# braided line would be a problem with...

That sounds reasonable. Thanks, Jack

Anyone know how deep lead line goes for each color in the water ? Assuming a average trolling speed. If I remember right there was several different weight/test lines available. I am looking for a general average. Jack

Can you tell me more about this braided line ? I have never seen it anywhere, although I haven't been looking for it. Where do you get it and what # test is it ? It sounds like it's not as durable as cable, but Hopefully I won't be pounding it into the rocks ;) Jack

Good info there. Now I have to pack a volt meter in my bag ;) Thanks for the tips 101cheers101 Jack

Kinda hard putting a full sized downrigger on a small boat. How much line do you run back of the release clip and where do you put the small flasher ? I like using very light tackle and wouldn't put one on my line. Would it make sense to attach one on a 10' line attached to the ball then your...

I hurt my back a few years back and sold my other boat. This year I bought a 12' G3 guide boat on a trailer and have 3 power options for where I want to fish. It's got a 9.9 Mercury with electric start for the bigger lake's. I put it on and off with a engine hoist and a 2.5 Mercury for short day...