quote:Originally posted by Whole in the Water
In reading the above forum discussions you will see that many fishing guides have switched over and report no ‘catching’ issues such as Last Chance, Tailspin, SIR, Codfather, Juandesooka, Poppa Swiss, Mornin Chubby, Sishi Hunter, Tailout, Serengeti Guide, and even Charlie!
Good post, but I just noticed "and even Charlie"?
I run Cannon Mag20 downriggers. I don't have a Black Box, but they have "Positive ION" control and a "short stop" systen. I do NOT use braid. Don't confuse my comment about using "cheap wire", as it wasn't meant as a recommendation to switch to braid, but rather don't buy cheap wire - it doesn't payoff and usually costs more in the end!
I personally use and like SS#316 7 strand WIRE!
"Stainless Steel. I will only run 7 strand 316 Stainless. If it doesn’t say 316 SS on it, save your money, buy braid! I would very much prefer braid to using cheap wire!
In the end I guess it is personal choice, but it sounds from everyone on this thread, braid is a lot more trouble than my wire? I like my wire!"
http://www.sportfishingbc.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13611&whichpage=4
Concerning the Black Box discussion guestion, it is the "zone" created around the wire. This might help, right out of my Cannon downrigger manual:
"Using Positive Ion Control: Positive Ion Control is very effective when trolling. The zone of attraction created at the downrigger wire will attract the fish. It is best to use a short drop back between the downrigger release and the lure. Drop backs of 10 to 20 ft. are typical. A drop back of 50 to 100 ft. will entirely negate the effects of the PIC circuit. Fishing depths greater than 125 ft. may require a slightly higher PIC voltage. If you return to shallow water fishing remember to turn the PIC voltage down again.
The correct PIC setting for your best fishing advantage varies, depending on fish type and location. For example, the proper setting for Puget Sound Steelhead may not be effective for Great Lakes Steelhead. To fully benefit from PIC technology, it is important that you experiment with the PIC setting to find the proper voltage for the gamefish in your area. For more information on this subject, refer to “Secrets of Fishing with Electricity” by Ollie Rode."