Rigging suggestions for my downrigger

I just got a Cannon Laketroller and I'm not exactly sure where to mount it on my yah.  I can mount it on the starboard side and I think the weight of the DR on that side will help offset the weight, but the line will run very close to the port side of the yak

Or I can mount it on the port side and the line will hang much further away from the side of the yak.

I'm leaning toward the starboard side mount as I have heard the closer you can keep the weight to the yak the better control I'll have, but it's all hear say at this point.

Any suggestions or words of wisdom from those that have tried this?

Any chance of moving it in front of you.  Having to work all that stuff while it is behind you can be a bitch.  Also it is tough keeping an eye on what is going on in regards to a hit.  I would say the majority of the time the bite is not going to detach the line from the clip and your only sign that you are getting hit will be the rod tip bouncing a bit. 

Having the downrigger line close to the yak is not only more stable, but it will make reaching for the clip and deploying/pulling out the weight a lot easier.  Remember there will be blow back so your downrigger line/wire will probably be in the vicinity of up to 45 degrees back.  As long as there is clearance, close is best.

Not a lot of options on a kayak so trial and error is unfortunately necessary.

I run my Scotty Lake Troller behind me on the right side. My rod holder and rod is in front of me so I can see it. I can reel up and down no problem with the rigger. The rigger actually angles forward so the weight drops right beside my seat  I just reach to my right and back and it is right there. I keep the cable as close to the yak as possible so it does not pull as hard to the side. I run a four pound weight, and at 2 mph it still runs a lot of back angle. I would recommend keeping it rearward or the yak will pull even harder to the weight side. The further forward it is the more it will pull to the side I think. Bottom line is you need to be able to reach it a lot to adjust depth and reattach the line when needed. Make it convenient or you'll hate it.

I've got my Scotty Lake Troller set up on a gimble mount behind my seat on my OK T-13.  Running a 4# ball at 2mph creates quite a bit of noise with the cable so I switched it up to 80# braid and it's been much more pleasant as well as less drag.  I put my rod in a Scotty Extended Gearhead which keeps my line out of the way and paddling much nicer.  Haven't caught anything on the drig, but have also only been out once with the setup and it took some time getting used to it.  Fish finder is an obvious absolute as you don't want to inadvertently anchor yourself and a rudder is super dooper.