downrigger question

anyone use a dipsey diver or any one of those devices on a downrigger before?  is it worth experimenting w/ something like that?  i have an inflatable and don't like the thought of carrying a 1-2 lb weight on one side.  my gut is not built to balance out the kayak.

1-2 lbs is kinda light for a DR. I use 4lb on my kayak and think i should run a little heavier.

 I used a 2lb with a shuttle hawk  I think a 4lb would be better  to keep the Dr line vertical while paddling.

In freshwater pulling small dodgers 15-40' down I use a 2.5 or 3# ball.

In saltwater pulling large flashers I use 4 or 6# balls. Deeper than 40' you will need 6#

Starting out, I would use the Davis Fish Seeker. It is light, inexpensive and is easy to use from a kayak. Downriggers are a pain to use on a paddle kayak. If you fish trout, kokanee or salmon a lot, get a Hobie. It is so much easier with a Mirage drive and you will enjoy the sport more.

Downriggers are a pain to use on a paddle kayak. If you fish trout, kokanee or salmon a lot, get a Hobie. It is so much easier with a Mirage drive and you will enjoy the sport more.

I don't think it is that much of a pain that one should consider getting a new kayak.  That's a bit extreme.   

-Allen

Downriggers are a pain to use on a paddle kayak. If you fish trout, kokanee or salmon a lot, get a Hobie. It is so much easier with a Mirage drive and you will enjoy the sport more.

I don't think it is that much of a pain that one should consider getting a new kayak.  That's a bit extreme.   

-Allen

He is not going to use an inflatable kayak for very long. 

Downriggers are a pain to use on a paddle kayak. If you fish trout, kokanee or salmon a lot, get a Hobie. It is so much easier with a Mirage drive and you will enjoy the sport more.

I don't think it is that much of a pain that one should consider getting a new kayak.  That's a bit extreme.   

-Allen

He is not going to use an inflatable kayak for very long. 

True!

-Allen