Hello Guys
Just bought myself a new ride. 18 ft. Starcraft aluminum open bow . Recently retired and planning on some fishing in Lake Ontario to hopefully get in on the salmon and trout available. Have been looking at Canon and Big Jon electric downriggers, both are probably excellent, but would like any input from guys that have actually used them. Much appreciated.
Thanks
Billy Bones
Downriggers vs. Downriggers
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i own big john electrics.
i've used walkers, cannons, and scotty's.
they are ALL good.
seriously.
just decide what you want to spend, and see what models fit your style best....
its kind of like what rod is better, loomis, or st criox. you'll get varrying opinions, but fact remains, they are both great rods.
i've used walkers, cannons, and scotty's.
they are ALL good.
seriously.
just decide what you want to spend, and see what models fit your style best....
its kind of like what rod is better, loomis, or st criox. you'll get varrying opinions, but fact remains, they are both great rods.
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Over the years I have used Cannon, Big John and Scotty riggers for fishing kings/trout out on Lake "O". They all have there + and -'s. My personal preference for durability and speed are the Cannon's. Year's of excellent use.
Good luck, CCLad
Good luck, CCLad
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I put electric Cannon's on my 186 Princrecraft when I purchased it 8 years ago, and have had no problems with them, although I do not consider the rod holders on mine to be the best - I believe they have since come out with new models. Congratulations on your new ride and good luck with lake Ontario salmon - a big Chinook on the end of your line is like nothing else.
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Erie Eye's hit that right on the head. No better fresh water fish to fight (My opinion) For those who have never hooked into a King out over the deep water, I'll describe it like this:Erie-Eyes wrote: "a big Chinook on the end of your line is like nothing else".
Landing a 30LBS small mouth bass that has 30 40 minutes of endurance. For those who like fishing and have never caught one, if you can. Give it a go!
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