muskymatt Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 My old cannons are kaput, I'm in the market for some new ones. I rarely fish deeper than 150'. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Kaput... are they past the trade deadline! What's wrong with them? Probably cheaper for a refurb than new... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Kaput... are they past the trade deadline! What's wrong with them? Probably cheaper for a refurb than new... They are probably late 70's, early 80's models. Casings are cracking from age and the gears jump while retrieving. I'd be surprised if parts were even available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsalmon Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 They are probably late 70's, early 80's models. Casings are cracking from age and the gears jump while retrieving. I'd be surprised if parts were even available Cannon bodies are guaranteed for life. MAy be beneficial to call the service centre in North Bay and see if you can upgrade in lieu of repair. It may be worth a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Yep.. call.. ask for George and you might be surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 I've had good luck with my Scotties. Fast, reliable, Canadian made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Cannon bodies are guaranteed for life. MAy be beneficial to call the service centre in North Bay and see if you can upgrade in lieu of repair. It may be worth a try! I'll do that, thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikdor Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 I'll do that, thanks for the advice. Here is the # for Bay Distributers In North Bay they are the Cannon repair people 705-476-6010 and ask for George its worth a try. Good Luck Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'd go Scotty... the 1116 or 2116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc67 Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 take out a loan a go with traxstech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhare Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Why go traxtech? The scotty riggers are still faster on pick up and drop,require much less battery power, parts are much easier to get, lifetime warranty, 100% made in canada for the last 60 years. $300 less per rigger, simple almost fail proof design and most important they are proven to be workhorses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSF Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Getting parts for the older cannons may be fun..If your having problems finding cannon parts, you might check out cannon parts at Fish307. I have ordered all sorts of cannon parts from them..good prices and fast. Found the cheapest way to bring in the stuff from the USA is USPS/Canada Post. Under hundred they don't charge for Brokerage, just a flat fee of eight dollars and tax. Freight's cheaper than overnight methods too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Canons, Scottys and Big Jons all make great products. If you can, get out on some boats and try them out. I am happy with my BJ Pro Tourneys and also like my buddies 1116s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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