My Downrigger Setup & HOW TO USE

[@tonyjackson5115]

This is the first video I've seen where someone explains how the release actually works and how to properly adjust it. Thank you.

[@mikeyoung7086]

A downrigger Novice gear Good explanation Easy to follow video Thank you so much

[@mattquickoutdoors6951]

Likely the best too the point no BS video I’ve ever seen. Nice jobs

[@Idreamoutdoors]

You are such a resource for information as a whole but particularly an incredible resource for us in New England! Because as you said Great Lakes things that do but don’t apply up here. You literally cover all of the topics! Haha thank you!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I’m trying! Haha thanks

[@Jbakerhausgsd]

Best down rigger video i have seen THANK YOU

[@rhyllested]

This is the best video I've seen to set up a downrigger. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your expertise!

[@lanceballard455]

Thanks for explaining the how to set up a downrigger. Planning on my first fishing trip using one.

[@kylekarwowski5882]

Great video. I have been using downriggers on the south shore of lake Superior for 4 years now. They are extremely common pretty much standard gear on the great lakes. Some good tips in this video, especially the snubber to the ball. I never thought about leaving the clicker on the reel for a little more tension, also a good tip. Beautiful standing seam roof on your house (thats what I do for a living).

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@kylekarwowski5882 thank you!

[@sneakyblackdog]

Chamberlain releases are hands down the best

[@carissashubb1614]

awesome video! just what the hubby and I were wondering about down riggers!

[@outtolunch88]

Thanks for the heads up on the Chamberlains. I just ordered 2 and a stacker for Australian delivery! I haven't used a downrigger for years, I've been fly fishing - but I have some locally made ones on the new boat.

[@cz3249]

Good video , I wish we would get nice rain 🌧️ here in Cali like you do

[@ravaginggoatman]

absolultly the best video explination of a good downrigger setup. I was out with a guide today to try and improve my trolling game we had great success and he had the same setup.

[@57Dalv]

Excellent description on downriggers and the Chamberlain releases. I just learned of these releases and they are the best but I had tangles when I mounted them above the cannon ball so I tried above the snubber as you suggested and much better. I need to try the stacker next. Thanks for another excellent video - keep up the great work.

[@larrymoremckenzie3029]

Excellent tutorial!

[@wayne8276]

Well done , I. ran a pair of electric Scottys off the back of my 18 ft Lund . Many similarities to your setup . My friend ran a pair of Big Jon downriggers . If I were to do another setup, I would go Big Jon , electric. Thx for your excellent video . Good luck this year .

[@gtcih]

I bought chamberlains releases but haven’t used them yet. I’ve watched several videos on the chamberlain releases. Your video was excellent. Thanks

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Glad to hear!

[@jasonscott5932]

Great video. Best I’ve seen yet.

[@davidmiller4816]

Another awesome video perfect explanation on everything great job thanks again keep the videos coming

[@CoryCopeland-q7t]

Showed me a lot. Thanks and tight lines

[@adrianalvarado7407]

Wondering how much Dacron line can go on your down riggors. Awesome demo by the way.

[@dennispaine1624]

Great video, concise explanations!

[@rogerrivard4847]

Great video explained a lot I didn't know thanks.

[@HAZMATt207]

Never heard of a snubber but just ordered one. Definitely worth it losing $8 and a ball over the release and everything.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

For sure

[@gregpatyk7637]

Many of the links are broken. Nice video 😊

[@bigeverett04]

Nice riggin’ guy

[@homesteadfromscratch]

Have you tried any Okuma equipment? if so where do you place them compared to the one you recommend? Thanks for a well explained subject matter video.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@homesteadfromscratch not a fan of the okuma stuff.. I have 3 cold water reels. They look like a million bucks but don’t work anywhere near as good as the shimano.

[@jamesponsiglione1679]

Thanks man! Helped a ton!

[@steverada1133]

What is that bar across the back of boat that your downriggers are mounted to?

[@robertdeleo3842]

Great video...thanks. I am curious about the rope accessory you have to pull the DR line toward you when attaching the line to the clip. That accessory and the attached rope lowers into water as you drop your DR cable as well? Where did you get it?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

No it doesn’t.. it might thouch the water a bit but it has a roller on the end that the cable goes through so it stays above water. Its linked in the description of video :)

[@opetwistedwhiskers4927]

Thank you for the video, it is very informative! Question as far as the double-stack release clip... I too have switched my downrigger from wire to 200lb braided line. Does the double-stack release clip slide on the braided line, or does it stay where you put it? I'll be fishing Salmon on Lake Michigan in

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

It stays!

[@danlevecque7203]

Great video ! Thanks

[@dtoney359]

Hey - great video! What do you have on each end of the snubber - the green material?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

It’s just the way it’s made

[@jimmykipper3985]

Good info. Tks!

[@joshstaples9892]

What style line terminator are you using? I switched over to the Dacron in the spring and used the Cannon line terminator and it managed to slide off the Dacron and I lost my whole setup to the bottom. Didn’t know if they made a specific terminator for Dacron.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I got rid of it and tied directly to the swivel. The rubber stop thing slides over the knot and protects it.

[@roxanneoneill9273]

i was wondering what size drift socks your using? great videos !!!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I use a bunch of sizes depending on speed. I have some 2 foot, 3 foot, and 18” ones.

[@yonkadonk3720]

Very helpful thanks

[@TR.Actual]

Chris - I’m running MAG5’s with stainless but fully agree with the bad harmonic annoying noise you mention. What weight Dacron are you using & how much did you end up spooling?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I can’t remember what lb test I got, but it was 150-200lb I’m guessing. I linked the stuff in the description and I used the whole box.

[@mnmike6884]

You missed advising and taking care on how not to get your fishing line wrapped around the downrigger line during deployment. You run your downriggers at 45 off the stern. Why not at 90 to get more distance spread between your lines? You might not see them on your flasher though. But you can make zig zags more confidently. How about the pluses and minuses on canon balls versus fish shaped versus pancake weights? Have you used planer boards? A whole other technical concept. Single or dual masts. Single or double boards. I mold both fish and canon balls in 10 lb to keep them vertical at 1.8 to 2.5 mph. Fish work well in deep water and by bending the tail you can get them to track wider. Canon balls work better when you might bottom bounce as they snag less. Made my own double planer boards and releases. Track well in waves on Lake Superior.

[@woodchuckman1111]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Marioguajardo3167]

How far do you put your lure from the downrigger weight ball?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@Marioguajardo3167 depends.. anywhere from 5-100 ft. Usually I’m about 20-30

[@Marioguajardo3167]

@@mainetroutwhisperer I’m new to this trolling. I’ll be trolling at about 10-20 feet deep.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@Marioguajardo3167 depends how clear the water is and how spooked of the ball they are. I’d start with 30ft back.

[@Marioguajardo3167]

@@mainetroutwhisperer it’s about the water clarity is about 4 feet.

[@boogienow]

Release clip links no longer work

[@steveg2509]

Release link to Amazon is no good

[@reelinfishin-n-football6398]

first

[@mikeelliott3121]

Chamberlain release best there is