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Boatino
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Post subject: New Downriggers Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:48 pm |
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Joined: Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:21 pm Posts: 90 Location: Rochester, NY
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What should I go with. Vector, Cisco, Cannon, Scotty, or Big John. I hear the Big Jons are really fast, but I don't know if I like all that speed. I had Mag 10's and 1 mag 20 on the old boat and the mag 20 was almost too fast. I'd really like to hear about the Vectors and Cisco's if anyone has any experience with them.
Thanks,
John
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:08 pm |
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Joined: Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:34 pm Posts: 236 Location: Sodus Point, NY Home Port: Wilson, The Oak, Rochester, Oswego, Sodus, wherever Outdoor Knowledge: Advanced
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scotty are the only way to go got them on my boat and love them you wouldn t be dispointed
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tbromund
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:50 pm |
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Joined: Mon Dec 04, 2006 7:48 pm Posts: 779 Location: Colden, New York Home Port: Olcott, New York Outdoor Knowledge: Advanced
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salmonbound1 wrote: scotty are the only way to go got them on my boat and love them you wouldn t be dispointed +1 Tim
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Gray Fox
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:55 pm |
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Joined: Sat Jun 09, 2007 1:16 pm Posts: 222 Location: Nicholson, PA Home Port: Oswego, NY
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+2 I love mine.
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bottom-feeder
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:31 pm |
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Joined: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:46 pm Posts: 191 Location: lacona NY Home Port: mexico point// henderson Outdoor Knowledge: Intermediate
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i run cannons but have fished with landshark and was really impressed with his scotty's..... i'd buy them
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Jax
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:45 pm |
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Joined: Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:04 am Posts: 455 Location: Spencerport, NY Home Port: Sandy Creek, NY
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FISHINMAN
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:23 pm |
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Joined: Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:46 am Posts: 1068 Location: Fishing > Sandy Creek,Home > Chili Home Port: Sandy Creek Outdoor Knowledge: Intermediate
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Iceman
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:23 am |
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Joined: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:09 am Posts: 217 Location: East Syracuse, NY Home Port: Spring: Olcott, Summer: Oswego/Pulaski/Bridgeport Outdoor Knowledge: Advanced
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IMHO!
Bigjon's Brutes are the best from my point of view! Handle 20 pound sharks easily & the creep start makes them super easy to use! The two I have, have been bullit proof for this year, & show no signs of changing any time soon. Plus they have a very low profile & have very little plastic on them. The boom is a built in shock absorber that cushions the cable system from the waves. The tip up booms make rigging very easy.
Don't waste your time with the others!
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Landshark
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:37 am |
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Joined: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:13 pm Posts: 810 Location: DeRuyter, NY
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Scottys for sure
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seasquirrel
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:58 am |
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Joined: Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:31 am Posts: 398 Home Port: Oswego Outdoor Knowledge: Intermediate
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Love my scotties. To be fair, my big jons were older ones so it is not making a fair comparison. I liked my old big jons too and I really loved Big Jons customer service, but I have to say scotty gets the nod for me.
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fishman08
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:27 pm |
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Joined: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:15 am Posts: 213 Location: plattsburgh
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scotty!
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big easy
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:54 pm |
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Joined: Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:08 am Posts: 202 Location: wilbraham ma./Olcott NY
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I think almost all the major brands of down riggers are very good,and personal preference is what's important,so which ever one suits your needs the best,is the way to go..
I Ran Cannons for years and years,and they were always good.In twenty years,I only had to replace a few switches,and a couple boom ends with the pulleys.
Recently,I put new riggers on my new boat,and decided to go with Scotty's,and I'm glad I did.You get a lot for the money,compared with some other brands.They are are fast, the telescopic feature on the booms is very easy to use,the counters never have to be readjusted,the amp draw is low,and they have a great warranty. I also like the way the beads work the short stops.It's a very simple design,and works perfectly,no printed circuit board to deal with.Overall they are a great product.
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GAMBLER
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:06 pm |
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Joined: Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:34 pm Posts: 1337 Location: Hilton N.Y. Home Port: Sandy Creek Outdoor Knowledge: Advanced
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spoonfed-1
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:24 pm |
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Joined: Fri Dec 29, 2006 4:37 pm Posts: 341 Location: W. Springfield MA
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Scottys are tough to beat. The belts hold up just fine. I've only had to replace one in 14 or 15 seasons and that was caused by an operater error. Pulled a plastic bag up into the front roller. Why pay more when the Scottys are very good riggers? Don't make sense. IMO. Every year I see more and more boats switching over to Scottys. Must be something to it. I can vouch that they last.
Glen
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FISHINMAN
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Post subject: Re: New Downriggers Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:16 pm |
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Joined: Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:46 am Posts: 1068 Location: Fishing > Sandy Creek,Home > Chili Home Port: Sandy Creek Outdoor Knowledge: Intermediate
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GAMBLER wrote: I guess this is like the Ford, Chevy, Dodge argument. It's all personal preferance. I'm a cannon fan. Metal gearing is less apt to fail. I have used Scotty's and Big Jons and they were OK. I'm a little weary about belts and plastic gears. I will stick with my Cannons. They are more expensive but you get what you pay for IMO. That's why I drive Toyota Tacoma pickup I bought older used Scotty's (probably 10- 12 years old now) and they work great. Never an issue with belts It's a like everything else to a certain extent, you need to take care of them and they will last longer.
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