Downrigger releases

Post by **packrat** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 4:28 pm

Was wondering what type of releases those people that D/R use?? When we were out Sunday my friend was using the "pad" type(new) and I'm here to tell you if we had connected with anything of any size there would have been more then raindrops falling. Those things were impossble to release when you wanted to change lures, even holding the rod out at an angle and giving it a good pull wouldnt do it. Lines were set at the first red dot. Got a couple of Walkers(lipstick tube type) that I've used when first starting out and I'm sold on them even tho you can still have problems with them releasing(operator error) TIA Gord

Post by **SALMON** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:18 pm

i believe its the scotty ones i use..green tips..plastic and slide nice.

Post by **Dartee** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 6:48 am

I use the Scotty releases. Took a little bit of re-learning for the flouro and with braid but I like them (simple and quick).

Father in-law uses the Walker releases.

Post by **Caseys Dream** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:03 am

Scotty Power Grip Plus, in 24" or 36" length

Post by **skooter** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:08 am

Hi Gord...

I've only ever used the scotties....

The big ones for the riggers, ....with the line about 1/2 way into the clips, ...mabe a bit deeper if you're draggin' a big flasher....

The small ones for stacking, ....with the line buried in 'em.....

skooter

Post by **Haybay Larry** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 9:07 pm

I have used different types over the years. The scotties seem to be a favorite. i have used some pad types that worked well.
The only ones i would not reccomend was a rHomer release[i think that's spelled right]. This was involved to rig and over time it would crack and eventually break into pieces. I haven't seen this type in many years, I'm just forewarning everyone....Larry