Downrigger for inland lakes?

[steeplechaser2]

Any recommendations on a downrigger for inland lakes? How many guys use their s religiously?

[Surface Tension]

I like Cannons because of their ease of operation with one hand. The Easi-Troll would be plenty for Inland lakes and has a 3 digit counter, It costs a little more then the Sport Troll but you don't get the 3 digit counter and you only get 100' of cable. You won't need all that cable on inland lakes but if you fish Superior it still won't be enough.

For inland lakes theres times when they're the ticket for trolling cranks for deep eyes especially when they suspend in deep water. Same thing goes for Lake Trout.

[Moose-Hunter]

I'm with Frank on this one but one step higher. I've mounted a set of Cannon Uni-Trolls on my Lund Angler. Complete with cable counters, extendable booms and swivel bases. One handed operation makes them a breeze to use. With 200' of cable, inland waters are no problem. Even on Superior, when mom nature let's us small boats out of the harbors, I've yet to see the end of the cable.

On suspended, deep water walleye, these can be down right deadly!! Lakers and Salmon..... Same thing. IMHO... The use of downriggers make all the heavy trolling weights and diving planers (Dipsey's) obsolete.

They're just another fishing tool, but when used wisely, can be a real asset to your arsenal.

[bigdog]

I have Big Jon and Walker. Prefer the Walker over Big Jon. Use Walker releases on both. Fish down riggers for inland trout and am starting to use for deep Walleyes/Northerns.