Sk8man

I think this is the page you want rather than looking around all day on that site for it https://www.fish307.com/cannon-downrigger-power-cable-battery-side-3393200/

Most of my fishing has been during the Summer and Fall months on the Cape but the Cape Cod Canal may be a good bet during the Spring. Someone else here may know for sure. The timing of the tide is critical for them so get a tide chart wherever you decide to go or you could waste a lot of time. The previous comment about seals is real relevant too they are a real problem for much of the season in many places on the Cape..If you decide to go mid to outer Cape check with these folks about what is happening out there and where: Blackbeard's Bait & Tackle Address: 3700 State Hwy, Eastham, MA 02642 (Route #6) Phone: (508) 240-3369

Just suggestions but if you intend to fish on Lake O (and possibility of kings) it might be better to use the 1,000 ft of wire and use a fairly heavy pound test ((e.g. 40) section of mono underneath it for backer if needed to fill the reel for a couple reasons: a) any connection point can be a potential failure point e.g. between the backing and wire, and b) the braid under pressure of the wire on top of it is more likely to nest itself and be prone to messes than the wire itself. When you initially put the wire on the reel have the level wind centered on the reel and keep careful pressure on the wire as it is coming on the reel and it should stay even as long as it is always kept under some tension. Instead of the section of mono (e.g. an extra connection point) I merely use a real small bungi cord hooked from the closed swivel at the end of the wire to either the first (large) eyelet of the rod or even on the cross brace of the reel itself for my one piece rods and for two piece I use velcro computer cable ties for the sections placed together and snugged up.

Rick I'm pretty sure of that max. weight recommendation but a couple things come to mind regarding it: First is that Cannon probably used that maximum as a conservative measure relative to the motors standing up over time (and they replaced the motors with stronger ones later in their newer units), secondly, a lot would depend on actual usage of the riggers...occasional use by weekend sports fishermen - a lot less than you guys which may also underscore that they used a conservative recommendation to keep potential complaints and repairs etc. down. When those older rigger are treated well they can last for a long tiime. I have 2 10A's from before 1985 that have had a lot of use over the years but I have stayed within that recommended max. weight limit too. One of the additional considerations I had was if too heavy the riggers may become even slower

Thanks a lot Shane for taking the time and effort to do this as well as sharing it with the LOU community. Very helpful.

Yeah....have a great time out on the ice on Cayuga during that time frame

On the plus side at least you'll be within the western section of the lake at that time of year but again some of it heavily depends on weather conditions between now and then setting up water conditions

Nothing like a good old fashioned mud chicken rodeo The downside nobody has the opportunity for a nap when fishing with Brian Hey what did you end up with in the way of editing software? Video looks real good....

Just an FYI - You'll have to go off Cape to go to Plymouth and you'll have to cross either the Bourne or Sagamore bridge to get there. If you go that route make sure you allow enough time to get there (traffic on the Cape is very congested at that time of the season) and avoid crossing at peak hours weekend or on cottage exchange day during that time of year as you could end up waiting hours to get across the bridges and I'm not exaggerating.

Guess it is contagious Mike.

You're welcome . Have fun!