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Hi all- found this site and it looked interesting to me. I have a 2017 Lund Rebel XS Sport 1750 that I have been enjoying this summer. My goal here is to share knowledge that I have and gain some from the true experts as well so we all can have better fishing experiences.

 

I am new to trolling out on the lake as I used to fish the creeks and lower Niagara for Salmon, Steelies, and everything else.

 

I fish out of Olcott and Wilson.

 

Ive been using a dipsy set up with flasher/fly combo on one and a Magnum on the other. Last week managed to bring in a 20 lb’ish steelie. My son had a nice King on that got away- live and learn! 

 

So here is my rookie question for my type of boat- I havent installed a downrigger setup yet partially for fear of not knowing what to get and also because I was learning with the dipsy’s- baby steps! For a boat my size w/the lund track system what would be the best (not to break the bank) mounting bracket for a cannon or scotty set up? 

 

Thanks to all!!!

Dave

 

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8 hours ago, shawn393 said:

the cisco mounts for lunds are nice. i wish i would have used them on my lund

Thanks Shawn, I ran across the Ciscos a few weeks back. They all had great reviews and looks sturdy. They have 45 degree and 90 degrees ones so I would have to make sure I am getting the correct mate to my track. It also appears for the Cannons you need an adapter plate with them. Looks like I am giving them a call! Thanks again!

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no problem. yes the cisco's are sturdy.they lock into the sport track and rest on the gunnels. the mounts i bought from lund lock into the sport track and sit above the gunnel so with a long boom down rigger it put a lot of stress on that sport track. i ended up making some support brackets to give it more strength 

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Hi all- found this site and it looked interesting to me. I have a 2017 Lund Rebel XS Sport 1750 that I have been enjoying this summer. My goal here is to share knowledge that I have and gain some from the true experts as well so we all can have better fishing experiences.
 
I am new to trolling out on the lake as I used to fish the creeks and lower Niagara for Salmon, Steelies, and everything else.
 
I fish out of Olcott and Wilson.
 
Ive been using a dipsy set up with flasher/fly combo on one and a Magnum on the other. Last week managed to bring in a 20 lb’ish steelie. My son had a nice King on that got away- live and learn! 
 
So here is my rookie question for my type of boat- I havent installed a downrigger setup yet partially for fear of not knowing what to get and also because I was learning with the dipsy’s- baby steps! For a boat my size w/the lund track system what would be the best (not to break the bank) mounting bracket for a cannon or scotty set up? 
 
Thanks to all!!!
Dave
 
I just bought a Lund and it had two Downrigger Brackets that slide into Sport Track and have a set Screw on outside, it also has Canon Swivel Mounts on Bracket, I took them off and will not be using them for two Reasons, the first reason is I am going to be using Traxtech tracks the full length of my Boat, and the Second reason is I have Scotty Downrigger and the Mounts are for Canon Downriggers, if you are interested I can sell you these at a Fair Price? Pm Me if interested if not that's ok too, just thought I'd throw it out thereIMG_20180828_125543214.jpgIMG_20180828_125530395.jpg

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1 hour ago, shawn393 said:

no problem. yes the cisco's are sturdy.they lock into the sport track and rest on the gunnels. the mounts i bought from lund lock into the sport track and sit above the gunnel so with a long boom down rigger it put a lot of stress on that sport track. i ended up making some support brackets to give it more strength 

Thats excellent to know- hopefully yours is nice and sturdy now- Thanks!!!

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2 hours ago, PrtyMrty said:

I just bought a Lund and it had two Downrigger Brackets that slide into Sport Track and have a set Screw on outside, it also has Canon Swivel Mounts on Bracket, I took them off and will not be using them for two Reasons, the first reason is I am going to be using Traxtech tracks the full length of my Boat, and the Second reason is I have Scotty Downrigger and the Mounts are for Canon Downriggers, if you are interested I can sell you these at a Fair Price? Pm Me if interested if not that's ok too, just thought I'd throw it out thereIMG_20180828_125543214.jpgIMG_20180828_125530395.jpg

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Thats is nice to have a full track system im sure it will be great for ya. I am not sure if I would want/need a swivel bracket. I was really leaning towards runnin 2 downriggers aft area pointed straight back and 2 dipsies more forward angled outbpard. I will certainly let you know if I change my mind and thank you for asking.

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Get the swivels. In Certain currents you may want to swing one out away from the motor if not both out all the time.

I have two manual scotty down riggers with black realeses, with a stacker blacks release and cannon down temp and speed for sale 300. I upgraded to electric and fish hawk.


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My boat is very similar to yours and last year i had my riggers of the back, straight out. I hated it because it crowded the back of the boat when netting a fish. This year i moved them toward the front about 2', and have them angled at a 45 from directly back.

 

IMG_1637.thumb.JPG.f73f8ec119d7ef36c9d5e68143e4816d.JPGHere is my setup. You can see the old marine plywood where they used to be. Now they are on a track. Good luck!

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45 minutes ago, Offshore IV said:

My boat is very similar to yours and last year i had my riggers of the back, straight out. I hated it because it crowded the back of the boat when netting a fish. This year i moved them toward the front about 2', and have them angled at a 45 from directly back.

 

IMG_1637.thumb.JPG.f73f8ec119d7ef36c9d5e68143e4816d.JPGHere is my setup. You can see the old marine plywood where they used to be. Now they are on a track. Good luck!

That is a great set up- I think that is how I will do it! Hope your slayin’ em out there. Thanks- much appreciated!!!

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Thanks! We are doing better than average for sure. So you know, on that track you can see my two rod pods. The one closest to the boat is a planer board rod (which i use a tadpole diver in conjunction with, getting me down ~30', the middle pod holds a dipsey rod on setting 2, then my riggers. I've not had any tangle problems. 

 

Good luck to you. 

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