Downrigging in a 14' Aluminum

Post by **BBRich** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:34 pm

Is it worth even trying??

I have the portable riggers and access to an outboard. My dad used to do it in the Burlington area years ago just wondered if it's even worth it to attempt with a 14' aluminum?? Most guys I see riggin have pretty huge crafts out there!

Post by RJ » Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:38 pm

BBR,

I've got 2 Cannons on my 15 footer....no problems at all!

If you are headed out on the great lakes.....just really watch the weather reports....I've had mine out at Port Hope with no problems....

It open alot of doors for ya!

RJ

Post by **Muskiemagnet** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:45 pm

I too used downriggers on my 14ft boat for years. Never had a problem. Its definatley worth it. I've even used the scotty portables on canoes in small lakes with no launch.

Post by **fishforfun** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:04 pm

Rich I have a down rigger on my 10' inflatable, simply put if you want depth control then riggers are the way to go, and you don't have to be fishing salmon or trout

Post by **Brampton Mike** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:09 am

I have a 14.3 Smokercraft with electric downriggers on it...been fishing Lake Ontario for years with it...just have to be aware of the weather & I do have a Marine radio in it for emergencies too!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **BBRich** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:53 am

Alright thanks guys!

Looks like I got myself a little craft to keep my busy this summer