Hey guy's thanks for the interest. Yes we do not have auto stop because we feel our clutch system is a better and safer option. When fishing in choppy conditions the ball will stop depending on if the boat is on top or on the bottom of the wave. You then chance having a swinging ball at the water line of your boat and possibly a swinging probe if being used. Our system brings the ball tight to the pulley head, loads the spring and keeps the ball and release in the ready to be set range with no fear of a swinging ball at the water line of your boat. Yes our riggers will easily lift 20+ pounds. I personally run 25 pound weights every charter along with others. We are not "new kids" on the block when it comes to riggers and rod holders. We were the original creators of the Vector downrigger back in the 90's. Here is a video were we lifted 100+ pounds with our base model 420.00 rigger.
