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Well I mounted the Big Jon on to the 12fter it has a 2 ft boom and a 9lb ball, went to le baron today and picked up a 4 lb ball, what would u use in my situation, I'm guesssing the lakers will only be holding at 50 ft or so?? Any thoughts?

Cheers,

MH

not trying to be smart but experament with it.
I use a 4lb for 40 ft.
To cheap to buy a bigger one.

I like to use a heavier cannon ball as it tracks truer to its depth on the counter. Since you already bought the 9lb I would go with it.

A 4 lb ball may be a bit light. Take a look at the scotty charts provided at: http://www.scotty.com/downrigger_weights.htm

Nice Link that did it, I think I can and should go with the 4 lb and if I need to go deeper then switch over, Thanks guys, I'll let u know how it works out

Cheers,

MH

I agree that 4lbs is too light. You'll find it harder to release your line. A fish can pull and tug the 4lbs easy, same thing when your trying to release your line to reel in, the ball will be lifting and dropping.

MM,

I never thought of it that way, thought it was all in the clip, I'll see how she goes, but I guess that makes sense Thanks

MH

We have both and after using the light ball once we never used them again.
The heavier ball is better for all the reasons already given.

Personally, I can't think of any applications a 4lb ball would be good for??? Go with the 9.

Markus wrote:Personally, I can't think of any applications a 4lb ball would be good for??? Go with the 9.

The only application I can see is...
The small portable downriggers will only take a 4-5lb ball. They can not take the large weights . If using the small weight you also have to scale down on the release clips so you can pop the line out of the release with out lifting the ball.

-et

I use a portable. Any advise as to what type of release.
thanks

crash wrote:I use a portable. Any advise as to what type of release.
thanks

I use the Scotty mini powergrip plus for walleye and small lake trout. These work great with powerpro and fireline.



cheers'

-et

I just took a look at the Scotty charts that the link provided and they seem a bit skewed!

No way in hell (Chart # 3) does a 45 degree chain angle with a ten pound ball, down 100 feet on the counter, moving at 3 miles per hour put your cannonball down at 99 feet of water.

More like the canon ball will be running in or around 77-80 feet.

Don't put too much into those charts! Following info like that can get
allot of your lures washed.

CCLad


You have a Pm

Well considering the Downrigger is mounted with 4 bolts with a machined aluminum base plate, I'm guessing it can take a 9 pound ball? I was concerned about boat control and what not, but it is mounted on the back so it will be way clear of the prop, well thanks for the advice , hopefully my little 12 can haul in a couple of nice sized trout , Cheers and Good Luck to all!

MH