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I am looking at adding downriggers to boat this year and have a few questions before making purchase. Looking at Cannon Uni-Troll 10 with extendable boom. Are there any differences between older Cannon Uni-Troll H.P. and newer Uni-Troll 10 models? Also wondering if 13 lb. torpedo weight is too much load for these riggers with boom extended? My typical fishing depth is 50 - 120 feet. I like the idea of using torpedo weights to minimize blowback, as compared to ball, but I'm concerned about durability of rigger and difficulty hand cranking 13 lb. weights in. Does anyone have experience using Uni-Troll H.P. or 10 riggers with 13 lb. weights? Would I be better off sticking with 10 lb. finned ball weights? Any and all advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

Thank you TROUTMAN87

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Thanks for the advice Glen! That is a good point about fleas. I guess I figured flea build up would be about the same for either 50 lb or 65 lb braid. I am concerned about line length on reel for fighting kings. Perhaps more than I need to be. I remember fishing the big O during childhood with my cousin many years ago and catching several kings in the 30 to 40 lb range. They hit hard, turned and screamed a lot of line out before getting them to stop, not to mention burning my thumb up trying to apply extra drag so we didn't get spooled out. He was running 20 lb mono but I don't know what size reels or length line he was running. I want to share the experience with my own children and want to make sure I'm properly prepared. Does anyone know how much 65 lb Power Pro will fit onto an Accudepth 47LC? Also, any comments (both pros and cons) regarding the use of braid while fishing off riggers would be much appreciated. Thanks, Keith

I am considering re-spooling my Accudepth 47LC reels with fresh line for the upcoming season and would appreciate recommendations regarding line test. I am currently using 150 yards of 65 lb. Power Pro with 20 lb. mono backing to fill spools. This setup was relatively inexpensive to start with and served me well for fishing Finger Lakes with dipsy divers. I predominately fish the fingers, but would like to make a trip or two up to lake Ontario for some king action and don't dare attempt it with current setup. I am considering filling entire spools with 50 lb. Power Pro figuring this will provide more length for those screaming kings and also provide less drag (greater depth) when using divers. I believe 500 yards will fit well on the 47LC reels. Does this sound reasonable or should I consider other options. I am currently limited to dipsy divers, but plan to pick up 1 or 2 downriggers this spring. Will this reel setup work well for riggers as well, as long as I use fluorocarbon leaders? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Keith

Way to go Justin! Nothing like getting out with the family, especially when the fish are hitting.