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Topic: Anchor wizard to downrigger conversion??  (Read 1735 times)

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Vine2trail

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Has anyone used an anchor wizard as a downrigger? It was just a random thought that came into my head today as I was considering getting a downrigger... if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it.


pmmpete

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The best thing to use as a downrigger is a downrigger.  Forget about trying to use an Anchor Wizard as a downrigger.  For some general thoughts about how to set up your kayak for downrigger trolling, and an explanation of how to downrigger troll from a kayak, see my post at https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=12575.0.
« Last Edit: May 04, 2021, 12:02:57 AM by pmmpete »


Vine2trail

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I had a feeling, but thanks for the article.. I will certainly refer to it as I make my decision and install. I am open to recommendations from anyone else especially those who troll for salmon on the ocean.


NowhereMan

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...see my post at https://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=12575.0.

This is the best thing ever written on downriggering from a kayak. My setup is pretty similar to pmmpete’s depthmaster setup.
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