Manual down rigger for kayak

Was trout fishing with an old Manuel down rigger. Ready to toss it out. Has a nut on top that you loosen the tension. Useless. Saw one the other day on a kayak, had a pole holder attached. Never got a chance to speak to the owner of the kayak. Anyone have any Suggestions. Thanks.

I think you saw a Scotty 1050 or 1060.
Google it.

This is what I use. It has a nut on top and I use it successfully on my kayak. How is yours rigged? Maybe a different location would make it easier to use. Also I use a shuttle hawk so I don't have to raise and lower it as often. I'll be using mine tomorrow fishing for kokanee.
https://www.austinkayak.com/products/12960/Scotty-Laketroller-Mini-Downrigger-1073.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping:%2520ACK%2520PLA&adpos=1o1&scid=scplp12960_11115_1&sc_intid=12960_11115_1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvqbaBRCOARIsAD9s1XDU7Gpix8S-vibOCTsqqSYgc5atIBBWaBOFClcMRpq-dUt4joT26YwaAjjxEALw_wcB

I was having trouble with my laketroller until I took the nut off and applied some silicon grease to lubricate a couple surfaces that had too much friction. Put the nut back on and it's made a world of difference. Might want to give it a try before tossing it.