What in the world is this!?!?

[ontherise]

I acquired this through a friend and don't know what it is or how to use it. Can someone please splain?

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[GAMBLER]

It is a gimmick! 

[dbutts]

That's used to scare all of those lil' shakers away. It's so you only catch really big fish. [emoji6]

[ontherise]

Bro, this friggin thing is quite the contraption, its got gears in it!!! If I pull the string that hangs off the back the propeller spins. I'm waiting for to sing a nursery rhyme or some sht.

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[GAMBLER]

Bro, this friggin thing is quite the contraption, its got gears in it!!! If I pull the string that hangs off the back the propeller spins. I'm waiting for to sing a nursery rhyme or some sht.

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 I think it pulls the lure closer to the ball then lets it flutter back.  I saw it on a West coast inland Salmon fishing show years ago. 

[ontherise]

Ok they makes sense, it's called down jigger. So I would assume it connects to the rigger ball somehow. I won't dare try it. Looks like it could be a nightmare waiting to happen.

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[ifishy]

i say its a wall decoration 

[skipper19]

Chummer

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I have used a newer version called the g2 jigger. It imparts action on the lure behind cannonball. I have had success using this device on smaller lakes running spoons or plain dreamer flys. I believe that these devices can be helpful as they continually vary the speed of the trolled lure.

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[stinger]

Ok they makes sense, it's called down jigger. So I would assume it connects to the rigger ball somehow. I won't dare try it. Looks like it could be a nightmare waiting to happen.

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I've seen that down jigger many moons ago (2003) at the Harrisburg Sportsman's Show. They had a working model in their display. What a sight to see. 

 Blow back was never mentioned...

[Jetsled]

Fancy chum pot for those highly aggressive mud sharks?

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Streamer flys not dreamer flys

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[final flight]

Big weenie had a prototype, costly but realy caught fish on the finger,

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[henrybud]

Yep, the Down Jigger.  These retailed for a pretty penny in the 90's when I worked at B and E.  They spent more of their lives on the shelf than in the water.  Does it have the parachute still?

 

A propeller would turn with the troll which would wind up the string and pull the parachute in.  After it reached it's end, it would pop the parachute would cause your lure to slow way down and flutter.  The propeller would then speed up the lure toward the "fish".  

[ontherise]

I don't see a parachute, but there are two or three different colored shells and a few other various parts. I don't think I'll use it. Seems like a hassle to me. I have a hard enough time running what I have, adding this could make me go bonkers!. Thanks for the replies.

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[Low Baller]

Good stuff, fill it with cut bunker, put a big ss treble hook on it and troll for sharks

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[Blue Knight]

I bought two of them years ago. Used one & it drove me crazy. The rod kept coming up as if we had a hit. If anyone wants one I'll direct them to the dump!