Downrigger counter only reads going up
- Thread starter Rain City
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John s
Crew Member
I just had one go funny. When I dropped down it was reading 35 ft. But I new it was deeper. When I brought it up the counter read -25. Tried it a couple of times and it did the same. Switched it out for a new one. Talked to Scotty, gave them the number off it. No warranty 
that’s the second one this season
that’s the second one this season
Whole in the Water
Well-Known Member
They do wear out. Had to replace one a few days ago. Dropping your cannon ball really fast all the time seems to be hard on them.
fishin solo
Crew Member
how fast are we talking ? I’ve only ever had 1 counter fail it was over tightened and cracked and Scotty sent me 2 new ones no charge so I had a spare. I can see the battery dieing forsure. Is Scotty doing things overseas now as there seems to be more failures in rod holders as well.
Rain City
Crew Member
It fixed itself the next day
bryce
Crew Member
All Scotty plastic is in house
Counters may be from a third party they usto be not sure now
prodjsaig
Well-Known Member
Scotty is pretty good on quality. Canadian made. I called the center on Sydney 2 or 3 times and each time it was like I mattered and I was never on hold. Are you the original owner of that downrigger? No. Im honest. Great company canadian and an fantastic product. I had to replace two counters from 20+ year old downriggers. I got a blue counter and a green one for the manual. So what if Im paying $60-70 its going to good people.
To replace the base of my pre 2000 depthpower is only $120 plus I get a new 1 1/4" boom. Just the best support going almost unheard of.
To replace the base of my pre 2000 depthpower is only $120 plus I get a new 1 1/4" boom. Just the best support going almost unheard of.
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