2 tone z71 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 gonna get a set of elec downriggers this winter /spring whats everybody running ,need some insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I liked my manual Canon unitrolls...so just went with a pair of Canon Mag10 HS units, that Slowpoke was great enough to get me a great price from Angler Outfitters in Woodstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) If you are handy with electrics,you can buy used manuals (big jon are my preferrence) and turn them into electrics. Princess Auto will have all you need. If you want some help feel free to pm,since Im south of Thunder Bay aswell.LOL Edited December 3, 2007 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Cannons get my vote too. I've used Big Jons and Scottys a number of times on friends boats. I bought 2 Mag 10's in 1989 and they are still working great. There are faster and cheaper ones out there but if I ever have to buy another, I'll spend my money on Cannons IMO spend the money and get electric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live2fish Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Definitly go with scottys. 1116 or 1117 models are the best. I love mine there super fast up and have auto stop. there free fall down so you can get there in a matter of seconds. Go with scottys you wont regret it. Bowen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlocked Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I just bought the Walker auto-stop & weight retreive riggers from Angling Outfitters...first set so can't tell you anything about them but do know you won't find a better price than what they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 ive got friends with the Walker units ,they have good things to say about them,I was gonna buy at the sportsman show,but does this place in Woodstock have a website by chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think its a matter of personal choice , i have been running 2 big-jons captains packs since 1990,and they are still working great...all the electric middle to top of the line models from all the big 4 companies all work well,and some have a few options that other ones dont have,but figure which ones will suit you best,for example big-jons can go up & down,the boom arm,you can just grab and lift up,its great,and they are all aluminum,never rust,so just see what ones are best for you,and the price,just go to all their websites and do your homework Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 gotta go with the scottys check out their warranty too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 If you are handy with electrics,you can buy used manuals (big jon are my preferrence) and turn them into electrics.Princess Auto will have all you need. If you want some help feel free to pm,since Im south of Thunder Bay aswell.LOL I was thinking the same thing... they appear to be electric window crank motors on the inside. Go to the wreckers and buy a old door with electric windows and figure it out. Should be a fun challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Pair I inherited with the cottage, found in the boathouse. Either homemade or the original big jons ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Pair I inherited with the cottage, found in the boathouse. Either homemade or the original big jons ! I think they pre-date Big Jon... they may be from the "getting a little husky Jon" era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Definitly go with scottys. 1116 or 1117 models are the best. I love mine there super fast up and have auto stop. there free fall down so you can get there in a matter of seconds. Go with scottys you wont regret it.Bowen Come on Bowen! You know better than anyone to pop the rods and let 'em flutter up. Why do you need fast retrieve? By the way, Cannon is faster if you're into retrieve racing. Most riggers have auto-stop, none will stop it in time for the stackers. All have free fall but only Scotty doesn't have power down. And they're flippin' HUGE! I don't have anything against Scotty's, in fact if they were the last downrigger on earth I'd use them in a heartbeat! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 ive got friends with the Walker units ,they have good things to say about them,I was gonna buy at the sportsman show,but does this place in Woodstock have a website by chance No website Z When you know what you want PM me and I can help get them to you. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snackpack5150 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Got a pair of walker electrics,got them off the classifieds here from another member so keep your eyes open and check the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I've had Scotty's for over 10 years without a problem except for this year. I have an extending boom out to 4'. The plastic thumb screw that holds the extended boom in place broke off. Called Scotty and they sent me all the necessary parts and instructions on how to fix it. I could have sent it to them to fix but didn't want to be without. Even though I had this problem, I'd still recommend Scotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I recommend Walkers as they are the ones I use this summer for Erie eries. The are solid rigeers and come with a lifetime warranty to boot. Check out there website for more info if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Nice thanks for all the help /info offers pms fellas much appreciated soon as I figure out what I want ill be in touch great site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacklebuster Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 (edited) My electric Big Jons are 30 years old, the only thing ever changed once on both were the electric switches, and the swivel that holds the pully wheel on the arm. Both were easy and inexpensive to replace. I know there are nicer ones out there, but if you want ones that will last, then get the Big Jon's and definately get electric (what a pain in the but it must be to real in a fish and the downrigger at the same time when you are by yourself, let alone two riggers when you're fishing salmon on L.O.) Edited December 4, 2007 by Tackle Buster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I think your going to get as many answers as there are manufacturers. I'm sure they all work well, as they all have there faults. Do some research, find the size your looking for and go with the best deal you can find. Personally I use Cannons but have no experience with any others to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 i've used a bunch this year, and i like the scotty... big yes, but i liked them best... i had 4 walker electrics, now i have 2 electric and 1 manual (all walker)... big jon - looks like crap, but best rod holders... walker - nice, compact, don't use rod holder for dipsy, don't like the down switch, too easy to flip down instead of stop scotty - huge, i liked them most, don't like that they are all plastic though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 ive owned a couple different ones & used many on other buddies boats They are all quite comparable like others said, but they allhave a couple different things about them Big Jons do have the best rod holders & they tilt back, also the electrics can be manuals as well (come with a handle unlike the other brands) Scottys also are great - but are a little big, are plastic & rod holders cant really be adjusted Walkers - Canadian made, good warranty, lousy rod holders Cannons - solid, good holders, small footprint, When I upgrade my boat years from now Big Jons or Cannons will be going on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 It seems that down riggers are a lot like digital cameras. Everyone loves the model and brand that they bought. Which is a good thing. Sometimes you just can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Yep... just like GM, Chrylser or Ford Dan. Everyone has a favourite. There is something about the Cannons though...that make them look like they belong on a boat. Some just look weird! They all do the same thing... lower a heavy ball to the depths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 They all do the same thing... lower a heavy ball to the depths. Yup. Pretty simple concept Wayne when you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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