#441749 - 07/02/08 12:53 AM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
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Poodle Smolt
Registered: 05/03/01
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Loc: McCleary, WA
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Had one that I changed the cable on after 8 years. THe other has 5 year old cable. If it shows wear, or becomes too short, change it.
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#441840 - 07/02/08 01:28 PM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
[Re: SmellslikeTuna]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 01/17/04
Posts: 3755
Loc: Sheltona Beach
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I changed my wire every few years before. Last year I went to the 250lb Power Pro and have yet to experience similar issues. The first 15-20ft would pop a strand and I'd just cut off that section; depending on how many lines from lost crab pots encountered. No such problem with the newer generation braid. I've hauled up to four pots at a time towards shallow water. I couldn't crank them up with my manual 'riggers, just used the thrust of my kicker to drag 'em up towards the beach. If the bouys are not to compressed to read the contact information I'll attempt to contact the owners. Anyway, no matter what type of cable used, just keep an eye out for frays. Cut off that section, once it starts to wear. 
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#441868 - 07/02/08 02:59 PM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
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River Nutrients
Registered: 03/07/00
Posts: 2955
Loc: Lynnwood, WA
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It also depends on what kind of wire is on your downrigger. If it's Scotty wire you should probably change it after ONE season because it is cheap CRAP! Rust, frays, kinks... you name it! I am speaking from experience.
The wire on my brand new 1106's crapped out after one year. I switched to Cannon wire and haven't had a single issue since. I had Cannon wire on my old Penn manuals that I had for 10 years too. I also know how to take care of downrigger cables.
I'm gonna switch to Spectra braid cables at some point. Anybody have an opinion on them?
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#441876 - 07/02/08 03:35 PM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
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Poodle Smolt
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Posts: 10878
Loc: McCleary, WA
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I have the Scotty braid on one of mine. Other than discoloration and a bit more drag, it runs fine down to 150 feet. 2 years so far and no issues. Penn cable is also good.
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#441895 - 07/02/08 04:51 PM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
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Returning Adult
Registered: 10/04/01
Posts: 416
Loc: University Place
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I have two Scotty manuals. I use Mason SS cable to replace the Scotty factory cable and and it works just fine.
Thanks for reminder~ I got a nice fray @ 60 ft on Port side rigger! Thats the reason why i got skunked last Saturday! I swear.
Lofty
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#441919 - 07/02/08 06:58 PM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
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Kitsap's Crankiest Contractor
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 2268
Loc: Poulsbo
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Whats a downrigger?
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#441955 - 07/02/08 11:24 PM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
[Re: Bucket/Good Sport]
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Carcass
Registered: 01/01/03
Posts: 2190
Loc: Post Falls Idaho
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I inspect mine and that tells me when to change it. I agree on the Scotty, it is crap. I have only lost one cannon ball, but unfortunately that was in a tournament, but fortuneately I carry spare wire and was able to get it going again, but I lost time to fish doing it.
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#442020 - 07/03/08 11:36 AM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
[Re: Idaho Mike]
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Repeat Spawner
Registered: 09/23/02
Posts: 1188
Loc: Monroe, Washington
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I have broken off quite a few downrigger balls over the last several years, mainly due to submerged commercial crab pots. I put new line on all of my 4 downriggers last year. All with Scotty cable. I put them on the boat the other day to test them and all have rusty wire now.
I was thinking back when I used to use Mason wire. I never had this problem. I wonder with the price of raw materials if all DR cables have dropped in quality? I have not run mason's in quite a few years. Maybe I should switch back or go to the dacron?
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#442021 - 07/03/08 11:40 AM
Re: How often do you change your downrigger cable?
[Re: Fishinnut]
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River Nutrients
Registered: 08/26/02
Posts: 4681
Loc: Sequim
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Mason wire has worked well for me in the past. I keep a spare roll on the boat (because I have it) in a zip lock bag with some dessicant packs.
I put the Scotty braid on one downrigger a couple of years ago and am finding that i like it a lot. I'll be switching the second downrigger to the braid this year.
As mentioned above, it is a little larger diameter than 150# cable, but is so much easier to work with.
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