twisted lines
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Colored Downrigger weights
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AFDan52
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Twisted lines , I posted the Original Question about DOWNRIGGER COLORS and WHY? I don't know where or when the discussion got a little off track , but I have been watching this post regularly . I don't have a problem with the imformation that has come up , I welcome all input. Too much info is better that none at all.
I find it very interesting to hear and sometimes see some of the ideas that folks come up with or are testing . I wasn't aware of all the different types of Downrigger weights that are used , I guess that it depends on where you live .
I find it very interesting to hear and sometimes see some of the ideas that folks come up with or are testing . I wasn't aware of all the different types of Downrigger weights that are used , I guess that it depends on where you live .
twisted lines
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I am glad I took the time to read your post last year and have been wanting to try these weights after reading about them through your postings I have not seen them anywhere else nor heard of them! Thanks thumbsup I like the fact they may not show on the Fish finder as much as some other weights. Mine are SS Shiny Steal laugh hyst with colored tape some day if thats important.
twisted lines
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Kokonuts
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Homemade DR weights
Good looking weights! Is that sheet metal you are using for the fin?
I posted some pictures on my album here (P.3) because thats the only way I could get them on. I am working on some other styles now!
thumbsup.....Kokonuts
Good looking weights! Is that sheet metal you are using for the fin?
I posted some pictures on my album here (P.3) because thats the only way I could get them on. I am working on some other styles now!
thumbsup.....Kokonuts
SilverBullets
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Gary, I think you gave away what type of hippy you used to be back in the day. laugh hyst
I find the Silver Holographic Tape seems to make the Kokes think it's another Koke.
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jestfishin'
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Back to "what color". In the article "Catching Large Kokanee" by Phil Johnson and Phil Pirone let me quote the following passage, "Phil (Johnson) uses the finned or rudder type downrigger ball that he coats with red or black rubberized material. There is evidence that the red ball tends to be less visible to a fish than the standard black downrigger ball. He feels he gets more bites with the red weights."
salmonster
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We use white finned 10lb with holographic tape and 3 foot Macks lure "flashlight" trolls with clips at the back and run the dodgers 3-6 ft behind that. We have had great success with that.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of being within 8-10 ft of the ball is the ability to turn sharply. When we hit a pod of fish, we will almost spin a circle and do not tangle up.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of being within 8-10 ft of the ball is the ability to turn sharply. When we hit a pod of fish, we will almost spin a circle and do not tangle up.
Mark McWillis
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Mine are 10 lb ball weights, I have the mould, and are painted the same color red as my boat.
That is a really red boat! tooexcited
Mark McWillis
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gonefishing
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After last weeks fishing, I am now a beliver on the Black Ball weights. I passed over a school of kokes with my balls at 70 ft. Spotted the fish and marked a way point. Went back though the school after adjusting weights down to 110 ft. The school was stacked between 98F and 120Ft. Got a hit but my buddy who is learning did'nt hook up. So I went though the 3rd time and the fish were gone. So I ran some bigger circles around the way point and found smaller groups spread out to 50 yards away. This sort of makes me a believer.
So where does one find 10 lb fish shapped down rigger weights. I like that idea. Red plastic/ rubberized paint is and easy fix on my current balls.
One question, If fish can't see red, then why do retailers sell so many versions of lures with red patterns and so on? Just a question.
So where does one find 10 lb fish shapped down rigger weights. I like that idea. Red plastic/ rubberized paint is and easy fix on my current balls.
One question, If fish can't see red, then why do retailers sell so many versions of lures with red patterns and so on? Just a question.
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salmonster
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If I had a 24 ft precision weld with a diesel engine, I'd paint everything I own that color! Nice boat.
twisted lines
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It is hard not to drag right through them but it may be why they weren't there for long! try going just over or under them and they may stay together longer and you won't have to continue the hunt?
SilverBullets
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From what I've read, most fish see color. The color red is the first color to disappear as you go down the water column...it turns a shade of grey by around the 15' level. There aren't that many red kokanee lures, it seems most red lures target shallower species of fish. In my experiance with red, it works good for trout but not for kokanee (fluorescent red and pink are the exceptions.)
As far as the color of the downrigger balls, I guess it all comes down to personal preference weather you want to try to hide them or make them more visible. Since kokes aren't ball shy, I figure why not use it to your advantage? Everything we put down there is meant to help attract...scent, bait, lures, dodgers, ball trolls, in-line gang trolls, etc etc...why not the ball?
Mark McWillis
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At Merwin last Sunday with the ball at 10' I could not see them, even with Polaroid sunglasses with the tip of the release, which is Chartreuse, was clearly visible.
gonefishing
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After this weekend, my balls will all be red with reflector tape. That makes sense. I have lighter green balls for shallower depths. I will add reflector tape to the tail on those. This all makes sense. Still getting great information on this board. Always good information here on the forum.101idea101
Bduck
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There is a very good post by FishwithGary about colors in this general discussion board "Fluorescent colors explained". This should help in giving an idea on making your weights more attractive as well if you like being on the bold side. My DR weights are ball type, 8# & 10#, black with some relective or color to them but not over whelming. Enough to use to attract.
