down rigger?

Pic on my Outback.  Scotty Flushmount installed just behind the beer holder in the cargo well, keeps it nice and tight to the hull minimizing stress.  Easy to reach, but still out-of-the-way enough to keep an open deck.

Do you have a backing plate underneath that?  If so, was it difficult to reach in and install?

No backing plate needed, I run a 3lb weight and it's rock solid.  However, one could easily be added, I was able to tighten up the mounting hardware on the Scotty by reaching through the center hatch.

Thanks for the feedback.

Only 3 pound balls?  You must troll pretty slow or else I'd imagine you get pretty good blowback.

I got scotty depthmaster behind seat no problems love it out of way, use DR braid so u can cut it... Thats the big danger. I use 6lb ball

Pic on my Outback.  Scotty Flushmount installed just behind the beer holder in the cargo well, keeps it nice and tight to the hull minimizing stress.  Easy to reach, but still out-of-the-way enough to keep an open deck.

Do you have a backing plate underneath that?  If so, was it difficult to reach in and install?

No backing plate needed, I run a 3lb weight and it's rock solid.  However, one could easily be added, I was able to tighten up the mounting hardware on the Scotty by reaching through the center hatch.

Thanks for the feedback.

Only 3 pound balls?  You must troll pretty slow or else I'd imagine you get pretty good blowback.

Freshwater for kokes primarily, 1.5mph, up to 65' deep.  I would imagine the salt guys running bigger gear/bigger dodgers would need bigger balls.  Literally. 

I think three is too light in salt.  4 lbs seems to do the trick, even going against the current. 

How I did mine on the AI.

 Danny you're a beast! I like how you roll!!

Danny you're a beast! I like how you roll!!

Jae,
But I like your fishing style better. You're always on top of a hot bite or the day after a hot bite. Soooo wish I could join you every time.
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