BigBadBrad
Active Member
Curious what everyone’s preference is when fishing in less than 100ft of water.....Was thinking about running straight 18s now. Anyone run 18s or 20 inshore? Pros/Cons?
Another often overlooked factor is how smooth the cannon ball is. If the surface isn't smooth it increases turbulence which increases drag.IMO the lighter the ball the less chance of a SNAFU. Absolute ball weights are hard to recommend as diameter of cable, flasher/no flasher all affect blow-back.
I thought the opposite was true. Like with a golf ball.Another often overlooked factor is how smooth the cannon ball is. If the surface isn't smooth it increases turbulence which increases drag.
An engineer I fished with calculated this once and it was one of the largest sources of drag in the whole downrigger assembly.
Could be, but I think golf balls create an optimized turbulent flow for speed and accuaracy by design, but my cannon balls from 1997 perhaps not so much.I thought the opposite was true. Like with a golf ball.
Another often overlooked factor is how smooth the cannon ball is. If the surface isn't smooth it increases turbulence which increases drag.
An engineer I fished with calculated this once and it was one of the largest sources of drag in the whole downrigger assembly.
Never fish with engineers. They F up your gears and never see the big picture.Another often overlooked factor is how smooth the cannon ball is. If the surface isn't smooth it increases turbulence which increases drag.
An engineer I fished with calculated this once and it was one of the largest sources of drag in the whole downrigger assembly.
My buddy bought a pair of 15# but he didn’t think they was that much difference in the currents that we have around Vancouver. I guess it depends on where you fish and how deep you typically go for your average fishing. They are pricey for sure.Thinking of trying a set of the Shark Cannon balls out. All that I’ve read say they track well and a lot less blow back than all others in compared weight. Pricey buggers if you lose one but I’m going to give a set of 12# a go.
Just grab a few 18’s. They will work in all conditions2106 riggers
How deep do you usually fish Sir-visor? I have a pair of finned 12s that I’ve been carrying in my boat as backups. Haven’t been happy with them when fishing deeper than 120’ in the current. For our summer terminal fishery, they just do Ok though.A buddy of mine fishes barkley all summer for the last 40+ years and has been a summer resident for the past 20 or so and will not touch any ball larger than 12. I prefer 15 and have been fishing more and more with the 12s. Its a faster retrieve an it works for me so its really a preference thing. But if you like fishing current rips well maybe you need a engine block tied to your wire lol. Oh and if your going to fish the south side of the mouth of the south arm , no bloody weight is going to help you there, trust me it ain't gonna happen lol
Never fish with engineers. They F up your gears and never see the big picture.
That’s what my barber friend told me once..... I never saw him on my boat again!