{"product_id":"downrigger","title":"Downrigger","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"purchase\" data-dr-downrigger=\"1.0.2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-lead\"\u003eA strong, complete manual downrigger for Australian boats. A one-metre boom, heavily anodised components and Carbontex drag, supplied with the weight, release clip, counter and braid ready for your first session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"drp-essentials\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 lb weight + release clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResettable line counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e65 m of 200 lb braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"dr-downrigger-delivery\" aria-labelledby=\"dr-downrigger-delivery-heading\" style=\"margin:16px 0;font-size:0.9rem;line-height:1.45;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"dr-downrigger-delivery-heading\" style=\"font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eAustralian delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;font-size:inherit;\" aria-labelledby=\"dr-downrigger-delivery-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eDestination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:right;\"\u003eDelivery charge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eNSW and Victoria\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:right;\"\u003eFree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eQueensland\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:right;\"\u003eA$10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eACT, South Australia and Tasmania\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:right;\"\u003eA$20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:normal;\"\u003eWestern Australia and Northern Territory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align:right;\"\u003eA$40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocked items are usually dispatched within 1–3 business days. Your delivery charge is shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eDelivery details\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help checking the mounting arrangement on your boat? \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eAsk us before ordering.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dr-downrigger-article\" data-dr-downrigger=\"1.0.2\"\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"drp-jump\" aria-label=\"On this page\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#andrew\"\u003eWhy downrigging\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#kit\"\u003eIn the kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#mounting\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#setup\"\u003eGetting started\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#owners\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#videos\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#questions\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"drp-section\" id=\"andrew\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-eyebrow\"\u003e01 \/ Fish below the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy I fish below the surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany years ago I was fishing on Bathurst Island in the Northern Territory. Each morning my guide Brett and I headed out before dawn for Spanish mackerel around the rocky headlands. They came on at first light, then the surface action faded about an hour after sunrise. I asked Brett why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe picked up a long minnow lure and pointed out something easy to overlook: the dark back and pale belly. Many baitfish have that same colouring. Seen from above, the dark back blends into the darker water. Seen from below, the pale underside blends into the bright surface. That camouflage is called countershading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrett linked it to the changing light at dawn and dusk, and to the feeding pattern we were watching. He had grown up on a mackerel boat out of Wyndham, and it was the sort of explanation that made you look at fishing differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the surface goes quiet, there are still fish worth targeting below it. That is where I use the sounder and downrigger together: find the bait or fish, then send a live bait or lure down to the depth they are holding. You have something much more useful to work with than another pass over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-byline\"\u003eAndrew Hestelow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"archive-324\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/boat-mounted-downrigger-near-cliffs-1200.webp?v=1790641629\u0026amp;width=640\u0026amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/boat-mounted-downrigger-near-cliffs-1200.webp?v=1790641629\u0026amp;width=320\u0026amp;quality=80 320w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/boat-mounted-downrigger-near-cliffs-1200.webp?v=1790641629\u0026amp;width=480\u0026amp;quality=80 480w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/boat-mounted-downrigger-near-cliffs-1200.webp?v=1790641629\u0026amp;width=640\u0026amp;quality=80 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/boat-mounted-downrigger-near-cliffs-1200.webp?v=1790641629\u0026amp;width=960\u0026amp;quality=80 960w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/boat-mounted-downrigger-near-cliffs-1200.webp?v=1790641629\u0026amp;width=1200\u0026amp;quality=80 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"904\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,2048px)\" alt=\"Manual downrigger and fishing rods mounted along a boat’s side near coastal cliffs.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eMy downrigger working a bait along the shoreline.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"drp-section\" id=\"kit\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-eyebrow\"\u003e02 \/ Built for our boats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStrong construction. A complete fishing setup.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-intro\"\u003eA downrigger earns its place on the boat when it is strong, easy to work around and supplied with the tackle you need to fish. Ours combines a one-metre boom, heavily anodised components and Carbontex drag with the weight, release clip, counter and braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-context\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifferent boats, different demands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI once fished a downrigging charter on Lake Michigan from a 40-foot boat with a transom at least twelve feet across. It had shaft drive, no outboard legs to work around and plenty of room for several downriggers. The water was fresh, and the lake stayed flat all week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA five- or six-metre Australian boat asks different things of its gear. Saltwater, rougher conditions, an outboard at the stern and less working space make strong construction and a useful boom length count. Our one-metre boom gives you working clearance around the outboard. The swivelling boomhead runs on needle bearings and follows the direction of the weight as the boat turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-two drp-align-centre\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware that earns its keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe components are heavily anodised to help protect them in saltwater. Inside the drag are tough Carbontex washers, the same kind used in premium game reels. The \u003ca href=\"#videos\"\u003edrag-maintenance demonstration\u003c\/a\u003e shows how to look after them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy I prefer braid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI prefer braid to nylon-coated steel cable for this setup. Its smaller diameter means less line drag, so a lighter weight is easier to wind up. There is no steel cable to corrode and no cable hum. That hum is particularly noticeable in the aluminium boats so many of us fish from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply the downrigger pre-spooled with 65 metres of 200 lb braid. The adjustable rod holder gives your fishing rod a place to go, and the tilting boom and removable mount make the unit easy to stow after fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-13\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/carbon_fiber_washers.jpg?v=1554713440\u0026amp;width=480\u0026amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/carbon_fiber_washers.jpg?v=1554713440\u0026amp;width=240\u0026amp;quality=80 240w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/carbon_fiber_washers.jpg?v=1554713440\u0026amp;width=320\u0026amp;quality=80 320w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/carbon_fiber_washers.jpg?v=1554713440\u0026amp;width=480\u0026amp;quality=80 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 44vw, 480px\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"Carbontex drag washers, the same kind used in premium game reels.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eCarbontex drag washers, the same kind used in premium game reels.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe essentials are in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-kit-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"drp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eReach\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOne-metre boom; swivelling boomhead on needle bearings\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBuild\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHeavily anodised components; Carbontex drag washers\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e65 metres of 200 lb braid, pre-spooled\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOne 4 lb lead weight\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRelease\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOne Du-Bro release clip\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCounter\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eDetachable and resettable, measuring line paid out in metres\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRod holder\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAdjustable integrated holder; aluminium tube gimbal mount\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStowage\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTilting boom with a locking pin; removable mounting arrangement\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-kit-pictures\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-12\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/line_counter_to_measure_depth_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/line_counter_to_measure_depth_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=208 208w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"208\" height=\"201\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,208px)\" alt=\"The detachable counter resets to zero at the press of a button.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe detachable counter resets to zero at the press of a button.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-14\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/4_pound_lead_weights.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=240\u0026amp;quality=80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/4_pound_lead_weights.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=160\u0026amp;quality=80 160w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/4_pound_lead_weights.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=240\u0026amp;quality=80 240w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/4_pound_lead_weights.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=320\u0026amp;quality=80 320w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/4_pound_lead_weights.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=480\u0026amp;quality=80 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) calc((95vw - 56px) \/ 2), 208px\" width=\"480\" height=\"336\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"Supplied with a 4 lb lead weight.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eSupplied with a 4 lb lead weight.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-24\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/downrigger_release_clip_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/downrigger_release_clip_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/downrigger_release_clip_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=444 444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"444\" height=\"215\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,444px)\" alt=\"The Du-Bro release clip connects your fishing line to the downrigger.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe Du-Bro release clip connects your fishing line to the downrigger.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"drp-section\" id=\"mounting\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-eyebrow\"\u003e03 \/ A straightforward setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMount it in your rod holder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-intro\"\u003eThe supplied aluminium gimbal drops into a standard 37-degree metal rod holder and locks onto its cross pin. The downrigger has its own adjustable rod holder, so your fishing rod still has a place to go. The base can also be rotated to point the boom to port or starboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrop it in, then lift it out to stow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gimbal gives you a removable mounting arrangement using your boat's rod holder. Once you have finished fishing, lift the unit out and tilt the boom for storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-21\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/measuring_downrigger_gimbal_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/measuring_downrigger_gimbal_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/measuring_downrigger_gimbal_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"239\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"The aluminium gimbal mount supplied with the downrigger.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe aluminium gimbal mount supplied with the downrigger.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOr choose a fixed mounting position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optional detachable sliding base lets you slide the downrigger into place and secure it with a locking pin. A second fixed plate gives you a separate storage position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-23\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/detachable_sliding_base_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/detachable_sliding_base_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/detachable_sliding_base_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=455 455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"455\" height=\"156\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,455px)\" alt=\"Detachable sliding base. Sliding base sold separately.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eDetachable sliding base. Sliding base sold separately.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet up once, then go fishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssemble the unit as shown in the \u003ca href=\"#videos\"\u003esetup demonstration\u003c\/a\u003e. Seat the gimbal on the rod holder's cross pin, then check motor movement and room to work the handle and retrieve the weight. Keep the fishing line clear of the propeller as you turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/plan-a-fishing-boat-stern\"\u003ePlan your stern layout →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-two drp-align-centre\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet the rod holder to a useful angle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport the mount, pull the holder tube away, then rotate and release it so the detent pin engages. The three photographs show the movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFold it away after the session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom tilts up and locks with a pin, making the downrigger easier to store in the boat's rod rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-16\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/movable_boom_arm_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/movable_boom_arm_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=248 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"248\" height=\"247\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,248px)\" alt=\"The tilting boom locks in its working or stowed position with a pin.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe tilting boom locks in its working or stowed position with a pin.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-three drp-sequence\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-18\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/rod_holder_is_adjustable_large.jpg?v=1554713445\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/rod_holder_is_adjustable_large.jpg?v=1554713445\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/rod_holder_is_adjustable_large.jpg?v=1554713445\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"361\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"1. Support the mount and grasp the rod-holder tube.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e1. Support the mount and grasp the rod-holder tube.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-19\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/pulling_out_to_change_direction_large.jpg?v=1554713445\u0026amp;width=278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/pulling_out_to_change_direction_large.jpg?v=1554713445\u0026amp;width=278 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"278\" height=\"265\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,278px)\" alt=\"2. Pull the tube away from the mount to disengage the pin.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e2. Pull the tube away from the mount to disengage the pin.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-20\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/lock_the_mechanism_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/lock_the_mechanism_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=350 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"350\" height=\"288\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,350px)\" alt=\"3. Rotate, release and check that the pin has locked in.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e3. Rotate, release and check that the pin has locked in.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave an unusual mounting arrangement? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eSend me a photo and I can help\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"drp-section\" id=\"setup\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-eyebrow\"\u003e04 \/ Your first session\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet the bait swimming. Watch the sounder.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-intro\"\u003eThe weight runs on the downrigger braid. Your fishing line connects through the release, then separates when a fish strikes. You fight the fish on the rod, without the downrigger weight on your fishing line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"drp-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit the counter, weight and release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach the weight and release, fit the counter and check the connections. Keep the release within comfortable reach while you rig the fishing line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet the bait swimming properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove slowly ahead in a straight line and run the bait or lure back behind the boat. Watch its action before lowering it. A small live bait can spin as speed increases, so let the bait tell you how fast to go. It is speed through the water that matters: current can keep a bait swimming even while the boat drifts in neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the bait close for shallow-water kingfish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fishing for kingfish in shallow water, I like a short setback, usually around two metres behind the weight. It helps when I want to turn and go back over a promising sounder mark. It also leaves a hooked kingfish less line to reach the reef. Why give a hooked fish a head start?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the fishing line through the clip, or use a rubber band as shown in the demonstration. Test that it holds the presentation while trolling and releases cleanly. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/how-to-use-downrigger-release-clips\"\u003erelease-clip guide\u003c\/a\u003e for adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZero the counter, then lower under control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack off the fishing-reel drag enough for line to leave smoothly. Reset the counter to zero. Palm the downrigger spool to prevent an overrun and ease the tensioner anticlockwise. Watch the counter as the weight descends; stop the spool and retighten the tensioner at your chosen setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch the weight and start above rough bottom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can often see the weight on the sounder and watch its position relative to passing fish. Over rough ground, I usually start about halfway down for kingfish. They will rise to a bait moving overhead, and keeping the weight above the reef gives you room when the bottom comes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear the gear when a fish strikes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the rod once the line releases and set the working drag. Retrieve and manage the downrigger weight as conditions allow, keeping it clear of the fish, other lines and the crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-two\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-27\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/preparing_live_bait_for_trolling_large.jpg?v=1554713445\u0026amp;width=330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/preparing_live_bait_for_trolling_large.jpg?v=1554713445\u0026amp;width=330 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"330\" height=\"295\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,330px)\" alt=\"Bridling a live bait so it swims cleanly behind the boat.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eBridling a live bait so it swims cleanly behind the boat.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-28\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/18_metres_deep_shown_large.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/18_metres_deep_shown_large.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/18_metres_deep_shown_large.jpg?v=1554713439\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"367\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"Here the weight is running at about nine metres in eighteen metres of water.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eHere the weight is running at about nine metres in eighteen metres of water.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-callout\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse the counter and sounder together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe counter measures line paid out. Water resistance pushes the weight back as you move, so its running depth can be shallower than the counter reading. Speed, current, weight and line drag all affect this blowback. Use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/tools\/downrigger-depth-calculator\"\u003eDownrigger Depth Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e for an estimate, then watch the sounder to see where the weight is running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep learning: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/how-to-start-downrigging\"\u003ecomplete downrigging guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/how-to-rig-live-bait-for-downrigging\"\u003elive-bait rigging\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/why-downrigging\"\u003ehow downrigging works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee it on the water: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/north-head-bluefish-point-boat-fishing\"\u003eNorth Head and Bluefish by boat\u003c\/a\u003e, including when to troll and when to stop over fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/how-to-use-burley-saltwater-fishing\"\u003eRead the deep-burley experiments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: The burley guide explains the historical cage arrangements, observations and checks before using a suspended container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"drp-section\" id=\"owners\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-eyebrow\"\u003e05 \/ On the water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn owners' boats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-two drp-owner-cards\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-story=\"fred\"\u003e\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-40\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/kingfish_trolling_near_coast_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/kingfish_trolling_near_coast_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/kingfish_trolling_near_coast_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"267\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"A kingfish from Fred Burley's Jervis Bay trip.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eA kingfish from Fred Burley's Jervis Bay trip.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFred Burley · Jervis Bay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFred took his Quintrex to Jervis Bay, where he was trolling lures and downrigging yakkas. His trip included a 130 cm \/ 18 kg kingfish on a 10–15 kg rod and 50 lb braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“Downrigging has really put a smile on my face!!”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle data-story=\"brad\"\u003e\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-45\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/marlin_downrigging_offshore_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/marlin_downrigging_offshore_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/marlin_downrigging_offshore_large.jpg?v=1554713444\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"The marlin from Brad's Western Australian trip.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eThe marlin from Brad's Western Australian trip.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrad · Western Australia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrad and his mate fished one downrigged presentation alongside three surface rigs. The only marlin they raised took the downrigged presentation, and they released it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“It was the 1st time we had used a Downrigger so was all new to us but found it very effective”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle data-story=\"chris\"\u003e\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-46\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/chris_with_big_kingfish_sydney_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/chris_with_big_kingfish_sydney_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/chris_with_big_kingfish_sydney_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=397 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"397\" height=\"480\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,397px)\" alt=\"Chris with the two kingfish he caught using our downrigger and live yakkas.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eChris with the two kingfish he caught using our downrigger and live yakkas.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChris · Sydney\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter losing four fish the previous week, Chris went back with heavier tackle and 150 lb braid. This time he came home with two kingfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“Caught these 2 fish in less than 15m of water in close to the cliffs, using yr downrigger with live yakkas.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle data-story=\"tony\"\u003e\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-44\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/mahi_caught_in_warmer_water_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/mahi_caught_in_warmer_water_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/mahi_caught_in_warmer_water_large.jpg?v=1554713443\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"321\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"Tony with his 17 kg competition mahi.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eTony with his 17 kg competition mahi.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTony · Whitsundays\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony sent in this 17 kg mahi after his Whitsundays competition trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“We won the heaviest other game fish \u0026amp; runner up highest combined point score.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore from owners on the water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-more-stories\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-story=\"grant\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eGrant Rand · A customised pair of downriggers\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-story-detail drp-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrant took a customised pair of our downriggers to South West Rocks. His trip report described trolling X-Raps for tuna, including a 7 kg yellowfin, and boating a 115 cm Spanish mackerel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“Not a bad day for our first day fishing at SWR 15 or so fish in the boat and a good feed of fish for the night.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-39\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/downrigger_in_use_ocean_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/downrigger_in_use_ocean_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/downrigger_in_use_ocean_large.jpg?v=1554713441\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"293\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"Grant's customised pair of downriggers on his boat.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eGrant's customised pair of downriggers on his boat.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-story=\"noosa\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eRigged garfish off Noosa\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-story-detail drp-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA customer fishing off Noosa described using both manual and electric downriggers with rigged garfish. For his shallower presentations, he wrote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“I use the manual downrigger with 3lb weight for up to 5m down”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis solo trip also produced a wahoo and three stripies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-byline\"\u003eDownrigger Shop customer · Noosa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-34\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/catching_fish_offshore_large.jpg?v=1554713440\u0026amp;width=310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/catching_fish_offshore_large.jpg?v=1554713440\u0026amp;width=310 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"310\" height=\"230\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,310px)\" alt=\"A wahoo from the customer's Noosa trip.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eA wahoo from the customer's Noosa trip.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails data-story=\"two-days\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eTwo days, different conditions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-story-detail drp-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne customer started with a live bait on the downrigger and another on the surface. Both hooked up within three minutes. After landing those fish, the downrigger produced another Spanish mackerel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“We ended up with 5 fish for the morning and 3 from the downrigger.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next day the water had changed and the fishing was harder. He reported a shark mackerel and two yellowfin tuna, all on the downrigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-byline\"\u003eDownrigger Shop customer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure data-media=\"body-36\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/great_result_on_fishing_boat_large.jpg?v=1554713442\u0026amp;width=480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/great_result_on_fishing_boat_large.jpg?v=1554713442\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/files\/great_result_on_fishing_boat_large.jpg?v=1554713442\u0026amp;width=480 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 90vw, (max-width: 800px) 70vw, 560px\" width=\"480\" height=\"359\" style=\"max-width:min(100%,480px)\" alt=\"A Spanish mackerel from the customer's trip.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eA Spanish mackerel from the customer's trip.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"drp-section\" id=\"videos\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-eyebrow\"\u003e06 \/ See it done\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe downrigging video library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-intro\"\u003eFrom your first setup to a fish on the line. Choose a demonstration and press Play, or open it on YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"q4H3X-67HrE\" data-title=\"Set up your downrigger\" aria-label=\"Play: Set up your downrigger\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSetup guide\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSet up your downrigger\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q4H3X-67HrE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"ctHa7iUQfPo\" data-title=\"Mounting options\" aria-label=\"Play: Mounting options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1:10\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMounting options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ctHa7iUQfPo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"YENN-8XQs-U\" data-title=\"Adjust the rod holder\" aria-label=\"Play: Adjust the rod holder\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0:25\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdjust the rod holder\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YENN-8XQs-U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"q43hJJc_iew\" data-title=\"Maintain the drag system\" aria-label=\"Play: Maintain the drag system\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1:22\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaintain the drag system\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q43hJJc_iew\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBait and release techniques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"HESO_QTqTR8\" data-title=\"Bridle a live bait\" aria-label=\"Play: Bridle a live bait\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1:30\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBridle a live bait\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HESO_QTqTR8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"Px7wkWQ7pME\" data-title=\"Load the release clip\" aria-label=\"Play: Load the release clip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e2:25\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLoad the release clip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Px7wkWQ7pME\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"txdAmMeUl_w\" data-title=\"Attach with rubber bands\" aria-label=\"Play: Attach with rubber bands\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1:50\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAttach with rubber bands\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=txdAmMeUl_w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFishing demonstrations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"Ni6BVRhl-MY\" data-title=\"Kingfish on the downrigger camera\" aria-label=\"Play: Kingfish on the downrigger camera\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e1:04\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKingfish on the downrigger camera\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ni6BVRhl-MY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"fwQ9jIqH-jg\" data-title=\"Mackerel on the downrigger camera\" aria-label=\"Play: Mackerel on the downrigger camera\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0:16\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMackerel on the downrigger camera\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fwQ9jIqH-jg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"CAxANHKDCl0\" data-title=\"First downrigged kingfish\" aria-label=\"Play: First downrigged kingfish\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0:14\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst downrigged kingfish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CAxANHKDCl0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"5It_Rwz-X80\" data-title=\"Double hookup\" aria-label=\"Play: Double hookup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0:09\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDouble hookup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5It_Rwz-X80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"TThh7XjZBuw\" data-title=\"A big fish hooks up\" aria-label=\"Play: A big fish hooks up\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0:24\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA big fish hooks up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TThh7XjZBuw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"drp-video\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-stage\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"drp-play\" data-drp-video=\"WjWn8q99zV8\" data-title=\"Bringing the fish aboard\" aria-label=\"Play: Bringing the fish aboard\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"drp-play-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e▶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003e0:28\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-video-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBringing the fish aboard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WjWn8q99zV8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWatch on YouTube ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"drp-section\" id=\"questions\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"drp-eyebrow\"\u003e07 \/ Useful answers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA few useful answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a manual downrigger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You lower the weight using the spool tensioner and wind it back up by hand. There is no electric motor or battery connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about servicing and spare parts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video library includes a demonstration of \u003ca href=\"#videos\"\u003edrag maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e. For parts or help identifying your model, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I check delivery and returns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e have the details, or contact us about your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"drp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePut your next bait where the fish are.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the complete downrigger kit, with the tackle to start fishing and practical help from someone who uses it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"drp-button\" href=\"#purchase\"\u003eGet your downrigger ↑\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"drp-contact\" href=\"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk through your setup\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Downriggershop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1230640119815,"sku":"","price":670.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1940\/1341\/products\/downriggers_in_use.jpg?v=1513135566","url":"https:\/\/downriggershop.com\/fr\/products\/downrigger","provider":"Downriggershop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}