Downrigger for Hobie Revo

looking to get a downrigger for my mirage revo. any suggestions? scotty laketroller? which mount? cupholder clamp? also what size ball do most of you guys use. mostly for trout / salmon.. beryessa etc..

Scotty Lake Troller with Scotty mount is probably the way to go.   That clamp version doesn't mount well to anything.  But you can always mount a scotty mount where you want it.  Replace the steel cable with a hefty braid and it will drag less in the water and reduce vibration noises.  I'm using a 2.5lb (i think?) torpedo shaped weight from Fishermans Warehouse thats fairly cheap and has a fin so it goes straight.  I'm wanting to upgrade to something in the 4lb range though, and see if that keeps it directly under my yak.

Here's a few shots and video of my setup before I sold the boat.  You can do the same thing on a revo, just be sure to reinforce the scotty flush mounts with a piece of thick 'cutting board' style plastic.

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,34368.0.html

i use the clamp mount and i just clamp it to the handles.

This is what I've been using lately. 

with a 4lb finned weight painted black and some sharpie marks at 10,20,30,40 ft..

Save your self some money, weight and hassle.
Use a Davis fishseeker diving device.
adjustable from surface down to 80 ft.
I've used then for many years on my yak and love the simplicity 
Tad
 

I picked up a Scotty Depthmaster 1060 off of eBay. I thought about getting the smaller Lake-troller but, with the ocean options out here in the NW, I thought it was better to err on the side of beef. It came with the 1026 swivel mount. I'm looking to run 4lb to 8lb weights off of mine. I'll post pics when I get it set up.

True

I went for the extreme downrigging system....

Here's how I roll.

http://www.youtube.com/user/kayaktote#p/u/4/Y9XEuD1W9OY

i hadn't seen that before tote!  is that a garage door motor?

i hadn't seen that before tote!  is that a garage door motor?

No. The entire unit (DR and motor) weighs in at under 5 lbs. It's called a Wonder Motor.

That's a pretty sweet set up Tote! Very nice

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I agree with Tad.  I tried to use a downrigger but the fishseeker is the way to go.  It is so much simpler to use on a kayak. I like simplicity on the water.  The more I fish on the kayak the less gear I take.

Matt

Here's how I roll.

http://www.youtube.com/user/kayaktote#p/u/4/Y9XEuD1W9OY

Dude Your Cooler than Cool!!!   very sweet I want one!!!!  how much did it all run ya bro???

Mike, I followed Ben's advice and bought the Scotty gunwale clamp.  At first I had problems with it moving no matter how tight I got it.  I loved the easy cranking of the handle location though.  BUT now I have the answer to make it more stable---(Ben, I meant to show your this at BSS2)--I cut a length. Of 1/2" PVC
and  inserted it in the outside handle well, next I cut the end off a 1&1/2" PVC end cap.  I put the end cap on the gunwale mount screw, it fits right in the handle well and meshes right up to the length of 1/2" PVC.  Once you tighten down on that baby it gets real solid.  As an extra bonus it angles the whole gizmo over the side further so it doesn't rub up against your leg when you are pedalling.  If this method interestsyou I can send picts.  It is a great location and requires no drilling!--Jeff