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Topic: Downriggers vs snap weights  (Read 1358 times)

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myyak8me

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I really do not want to mount a Downrigger on my yak although I know it’s doable.  Anyone used snap weights?  I saw it on the internet and ordered some.  There not here yet?  I’d love to hear from someone who’s used them before. Thanks.


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Grim Reefer

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I do quite a bit of trolling for Kokanee and trout. I had never heard of the snap weight system so I looked it up. I can't imagine trying to keep a fish on the line while trying to unclip the weight when I am reeling in.  I use a 7 or 7.5' rod so that would be difficult.
I run a downrigger on one side and a sliding weight set up on the other.  I like the downrigger because I know what depth I am at. You are just guessing with the other set up.  The snap weight would be a similar guessing game and you are limited on the depth you can hit.
Not sure what kind of fish and depths you are targeting but my suggestion would be to go with a downrigger.  you won't regret it.   


pmmpete

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A downrigger is a precise piece of fishing equipment.  If you see a school of fish 40 feet below the surface, you can run your weight and lure through the school at 40 feet down, 37 feet down, or whatever depth you prefer.  Then if you see a school of fish 60 feet below the surface, you can immediately drop your weight and lure to 60 feet down.  You can fly your lure right above the bottom, moving it up and down to follow the underwater terrain. With divers, sinkers, leaded line, and similar trolling equipment, you have only a vague idea of the depth at which your lure is running.  Because I'm used to using a downrigger, they seem unacceptably uncertain and random.
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