15 lb cannonball's

[scott craven]

I'm interested to know if many of you are using 15lb balls
for winter fishing ?
A heavier weight might help the "blowback" when fishing depths of 150-200' in the winter.

 

[profisher]

yep

 

[salmon9]

12 lb but using 150 lb Powerpro on riggers.

 

[scott craven]

Any issue with Scotty riggers re: motor burnout ??

 

[scott craven]

Just curious, why would you need 30lb balls ??

 

[Tailspin]

I find 12s do the trick Scott, depends how fast you troll! A 15 is nice on one side if you get stacking a third rod. Dual belt Scotty's hold up to the pain of 15s better over the long run. Holy ****, a 30, get out the gurdies.[]

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[ratherbefishing]

I use 15's year 'round. The 12's sit in the bow as back-ups. I use 150lb PowerPro on Scotty electrics. No issues so far.

 

[Rum Buddies]

quote:I am working on a way to run 30's on sport gear

Really, you can tell fishing is slow and you're bored. Give me a break, 30lb balls??? Its gonna be a real blast pulling that 8lb spring up from 300' with a flasher [xx(]

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[searun]

Gee, rather obvious what one might use a 30 pound ball to do at 300 feet...perhaps Halibut? I would call that innovative, and the rest of us who question experimentation as a little set in our ways.....or Dino's

 

[Derby]

15lb Coat Chartreuse Cannonballs-200lb Power Pro

 

[scott craven]

I'm using 12lbs now, but considering a change to 15lbs
get deeper quicker !

 

[Tailspin]

I should'nt bite! Back in to the penalty box for me.[8D]

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[Straitsrunner]

Anyone burnt out their brakes using 15 and 20's?

 

[Dirtdog67]

gentle on the breaks and you will have no probs with burnout.. Regular checks will also keep a piece of mind.. As RVP said, the chartreusse in dirty water and the glo in clear water make a huge difference..dirty

 

[Fishalot]

quote:Originally posted by UNKNOWN

...we use 15 and 20's. I am working on a way to run 30's on sport gear, via additional blocks...with multiple line runs, I am positive that it will work. We'll be playing this out over the winter.

- UNKNOWN -

20's are overkill theres no point of fishing salmon at 300ft+....30lb balls, lmao.

 

[Last Chance]

I run 15's all year long and haev not burned out a motor yet. I'm thinking of 20's for the winter. Say what you want about them, I don't fish deeper then 250 feet, but it would make it so I can turn tighter in the currents where I fish.

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[Last Chance]

I More important than anything is decent power wire. I mean BIG stuff, I run 8 guage to my riggers, if you look at voltage drop tables, the 12-14 guage crap they reccommend does not cut it. By the time you get salt and crap in the connections you need big fat wire.

That being said, I think I may try 20's, SIR fished with them. I'm more worred about the side of the boat then the riggers, I definatley would not do it with the booms out.

Hmmm. Maybe something to try this weekend. If anyone hears me swearing and looking for a fiberglass guy to patch the side of my boat, you'll know it was too much.

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[the fog ducker]

Fellas

Voltage drop is mostly based on length , obviously , I use a good quality 12 gauge , less than 6 feet to my power source , no issues , i run 15's all year , pullin up some hefty pots to boot , Your Conns , they should be coated with a Quality Electronic Contact Product , or , somthing as simple as Vaseline , I have a Voltage Drop Calculation from my Electrical Code Book , for those that have some longer runs to tend with . Scotty conns are not the best either , believe there only rated at 20 amp , as well as the cord supplied on the Rigger , these should be sized properly as well ,Honestly , in most Rec Boats , you probabally don't need larger the a 10 Gauge ( 30 amp ). Email me if ya have any questions.

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[Lipripper]

I fish 30's But they suck! I know what you are wanting to do The hard part is getting the line to stay in the clips. You have to run multiple clips.
Any kind of shallow fishing the gear they hang too straight and the bow in the mono makes it really hard to hang onto fish once they trip

 

[Rum Buddies]

quote:If you only knew - i

Enlighten me, I'm bored and could use a chuckle? If you're planning on hunting down the elusive nanaimo halibut - I think there are more efficient means to reach your goal, but what do I know.

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