Scotty #1073DP Laketroller Manual Downrigger, Post Mount, Display Packed Black, Small

Works perfectly

Pros: Fits my fishing kayak. I can troll for Kokanee and salmon now.Cons: Now I need 2. My grandson tags along and needs his own.

I just bought a second one. I use mine between my sit in pelican kayak and my 12’ Aluminum fishing boat. I will only use the second one on my fishing boat. The first thing I did though was change out the metal cable for 200’ braided line. One reason is it’s easier to cut free in an emergency and the other reason is the metal cable makes an awful harmonic sound. Using the 4lb ball it was hard to troll at 40’ because of the blow back. With the 6lb ball I can hit 65’ no issues probably even deeper. When using this down rigger in the kayak it was a bit tricky to setup. I had to mount the ball behind me enough so I didn’t hit with my paddle stroke. When it was mounted in front of me the swinging side to side made the kayak unstable. In the back no problem. Then I had to stick the rod forward and out to the side so I could see it and still paddle. Getting the ball down is tricky you paddle lower paddle lower basically, but at the end of the day I can troll at 65’ with a $300 paddle kayak and catch trout so I’m very happy.

I peddle a hobie revolution 13 and this down rigger fits perfect on my kayak for trolling Kokanee. I’m happy with the price and quality

I really like this downrigger. It’s simple and mechanical only, lightweight, and easy to use. I use it kayak fishing in the ocean.It seems durable and resistant to rust. I’ve had it for a couple of years and it has been outdoors on a boat in a saltwater environment. I spray it heavily with a hose after each use. Very good product.

I loved it so much I bought two. I have one for each side of the boat now. I have scotty mounts in various locations around the boat and it fits them all. Drawbacks: I use a heavier than recommended ball at 6# it puts a strain on the clutch some times. There is no cable counter so If you have a depth finder (fish finder) you should be able to track the depth of the ball. I have used it several times and no issues tracking the ball and the bottom - where I fish. It is a bit light weight and with a lighter ball it tracks out at an angle behind the boat. Pros: With cable clip releases I can fish at various depths and troll the surface as well. I usually need a friend to help with reeling in all the fish. it is light weight and portable. When the family is out for waterskiing they stow easily.

I now have three of these on my 18 ft Fisher Pontoon boat. I love the ability it gives me to get down to the depth that I can see the fish are located on my fishfinder. I thought that it may be good to have a longer boom, but now I find that it only needs to be long enough to get your weight over the side of the boat and into the water. You can spend a lot more money for the extendable boom and the electrical retrieval, but you won't catch any more fish. I have even used it to stack two poles on each down rigger and it works great. I'm a happy fisherman.

I bought a pair of these and, unfortunately 1 stripped out in less than a year. The warranty was basically useless to pay to ship it back just to get it looked at. Still the best option for trolling on a tiny boat. Just question the durability.