IronNoggin
Well-Known Member
quote:...I believe that the average fishermen will buy anything if they think it will improve their fishing chances, and if after using the product, they catch a fish, they will automatically assume that it was the product, and the product only, that caught them that fish. Remember Dumbo's feather?...
aYup. IMHO, black boxes can make a difference, dependant upon the configuration/construction of your boat. Nearly all Area G Trollers (WCVI) have and use them and have for years. Since successful fishing defines their livelihood, that says a lot to me. I've seen the results when one boat is "leaking" and/or not using the BB alongside one that is, the one that is properly grounded and dialed in for spp of fish always wins.
That being said, I personally don't use one. I run a 16 foot whaler, w/ a zinced out 50 Mariner. My downriggers are the old bicycle antique types (intentionally, I do have Scotty's but like the older look and function of the antiques). I've found you can easily adjust your perceived voltage rate simply by lengthening/shortening a non-conductive tether between your cannonball and the clip on the wire. And my little rig certainly doesn't seem to have much problem putting fish to the net.
Cheers,
Nog