Downrigger wire

[hookedupf7]

What are you guys running for wire in your riggers?poubd test and length? I have to replace a cable. I relized that I only have a 100 ft on one this weekend.

[Sk8man]

The standard wire is usually 150 lb test some is 200 but keep in mind that the larger the diameter the more resistance in the water (=blowback). Most brands in that 150 lb will do the job fine. Some commonly come in 200, 300 and 400 ft sizes.

Edited June 11, 2018 by Sk8man

[Neo1945]

According to a Scotty rep. their braid (order from Scotty dealer) does actually help reduce the blowback.

[kingpossible]

I've been running 300 ft of Mason Multistrand Leader wire in the 125 lb weight. The 125 lb wire has a thinner diameter and has less blowback than the 150lb test wire.  Been running it for several years now, but I do re-tie the clinch connection once a year and cut back 2-3 feet of cable.

[Sk8man]

The braid may reduce blowback but during waterflea season you may wish you weren't using it

[Neo1945]

Time to invent a spiny water flea removal tool.

[Sk8man]

You could become a millionaire Don

[hookedupf7]

Ya I think I will stick with cable

[Neo1945]

Les,

I was giving you that assignment, I only get 10% for the idea.

 

[Sk8man]