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I don't think anyone  would say blowback is not an issue per se but there are varying degrees of what is considered an issue. You make valid points and they are good considerations. On the other hand how much of the year do you run riggers at 150 ft? Is handling 16-20 lb weights throughout the season worthwhile on a small boat? the 12-16 is a good general reference point for Lake O and especially on larger boats and the things I mentioned are to be considered as additional ones such that a decision can be made based on multiple sides of an issue.

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Also, while we’re on the topic, I buy spools of 300’ (scotty’s i think) downrigger cable, so that I can cut off pigtails (or frays) and re-terminate. That way I don’t worry about limiting my depth. Speaking of that, I rarely have 180’ of cable out, but it’s nice to have extra on the spool if you hang up on bottom.


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