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Introduction to downriggers Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing One essential feature of the downrigger is Undoubtedly there are many fishermen the depth meter or gauge that indicates lure familiar with the methods and use of controlled depth. This allows the angler to control as well depth fishing. During the mid 1960's the state of as return to specific depths where fish have Michigan introduced Pacific salmon into the Great been caught. lakes in an attempt to revitalize its spo
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MOUNTING & SETUP Downrigger Mounting on Boats Arrows Indicate A downrigger should be mounted where ever it Mounting Locations is easy to operate and observe. You want to be able to see your fishing rod and to react quickly. So, choosing a good spot to mount your downrigger on your boat is 99% of the job. Due to the great variety of boats available, mounting your downrigger can be a dilemma. Having proper mounting accessories is essential. Cannon has a complete line of mounting acc
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MOUNTING & SETUP Side Rail Mounting Side/Rail on T-Section Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a welded T-section. It can also be used at the two rail section butt joint. In both installations it is recommended to use a non-slip material, such as rubber or a thin wood sheet, between metal surfaces. You can also use these for mounting to a very narrow side gunwale. There is a plate provided for back-up with bolts and washers. If the gunwale Side/Rail on Gunwale compartment is foa
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MOUNTING & SETUP Installing the Base on Your Boat Stern Outboard Facing Decks up to 7/16" thick Facing Where access to the underside of the deck is Rear not available, the mounting base can be mounted or using wellnuts. Use the base as a template to Stern mark locations and drill four 1/2" holes. Mount the base using four 1/4"-20 x 1 1/2" truss head screws and four wellnuts. Tighten the screws so the Note Locking wellnuts are firmly compressed as pictured. Slots in Base Sid
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MOUNTING & SETUP Decks thinner than 1/4" Where the underside is accessible, mount Use a Cannon Deck Plate to prevent the deck plate using screws, nuts, and washers. deflection and add stability to decks thinner than Drill 9/32" holes. Use four 1/4”-20 x 2" flat head 1/4". Use the deck plate as a template to mark the screws, nuts and washers (flat and lock). Fasten hole locations. plate to deck as pictured. To secure the low- If access to the underside of the deck is not profile base
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MOUNTING & SETUP Setting Up Your Downrigger Attaching the Boom The boom inserts into the downrigger frame. Be sure that the boom is held securely by seating it firmly against the shoulder inside the fame and The 3/4"-Long Phillips fastening the boom locking screw (#8 X 1” self Screw Must Engage tapping) so that it engages the hole in the boom. Hole in Boom Assemble Swivel Head To Boom Spread the swivel head side plates and slip the assembly over the boom end. Snap th
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Attaching the crank handle Attaching the Crank Handle Assembly Make sure the thrust bearing is sandwiched between its two races. The thrust bearing spring should be oriented where the narrow end is toward the bearing. Slide the bearing with races and spring over the ratchet shaft. Then, carefully thread the crank handle onto the shaft and continue turning the handle clockwise until the clutch is fully tightened NOTE: Place your fingertip on the edge of the bearing and races. Th
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TERMINATOR & LINE RELEASE Terminating the Downrigger Cable Examine the top of the terminator and note the order shown in the detail to run cable. Unwind about 2 feet of cable Cable Rubber Cushion and thread the cable through the rubber cushion. CABLE IN CABLE IN Attach to terminator. CABLE OUT Snap & Swivel Tip: A set of pliers with wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup. TIP: Use only straight cable, not kinked. Slide the cushion over the top of the terminator
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ATTACHING THE ROD HOLDER CAUTION: This rod holder is intended for use Attaching the Rod Holder of up to 30 lb. test line only, and is not The positive lock rod holder incorporates a recommended for use with any tackle IGFA locking disk that allows the rod holder to be rated higher than 30 lb. A safety strap (not aligned in 15 degree increments. Slide the rod included) is recommended for all applications. holder tube into the clamp to the desired position within the recommended ar
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OPERATING YOUR DOWNRIGGER Operating Your Downrigger After mounting the Cannon downrigger to your boat, release some line from your rod and reel so that the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat, this is called drop back. Attach the fishing line firmly into the line release. Lower the weight to the desired depth as indicated on the depth meter. Place the fishing rod in the rod To Lower holder and reel up the slack so that your rod has a Weight slight bend in it. When
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Actual Depth of Weight (ft.) Actual Depth of Weight (ft.) ActualDepth of Weight (ft.) Blowback Blowback Charts Blowback Simply stated, blowback is what happens to 8-Lb. Weight at 2, 4, and 6 MPH the downrigger weight when you pull it through the water behind your boat. As your speed 2 MPH increases, so does the horizontal distance between the weight and your downrigger. The faster you go, the farther the weight is behind you. 4 MPH The farther the weight is behind you, the sha
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maintaining & TROUBLE SHOOTING Adjusting the Depth Meter Depth Meter The Cannon Depth Meter provides non-slip accuracy, plus easy resetting. To reset, just slide the meter away from the reel until the gears are disengaged. Spin meter gear to change setting. NOTE: Actual fishing depth may vary from depth shown on meter due to trolling speed and weight of cannon ball. (See "Blowback") Maintaining Your Downrigger At the beginning of each fishing season and more often during peri
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TROLLING TIPS 5) Locate fish on a vertical plane. Place lures Ten Good Trolling Tips in areas where fish might be. Skilled fishermen 1) Test your lures over the boat side before call these areas the “strike zones”. They include sending them down and back. Do this to make the edges of the week beds, structure along sure the lure wiggles and wobbles properly bottom, drop-offs, preferred temperature of the without going belly up or wandering off. Some target species, and the thermocline.
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LIMITED WARRANTY & SERVICE POLICY ® CANNON® LIMITED WARRANTY CANNON SERVICE POLICY Johnson Outdoors Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that if AFTER THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD the accompanying product (see exclusions below) proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the following warranty periods, Johnson Outdoors Inc. will, at its option, either repair or After the applicable warranty period, or, if one of the above exclusions applies, Cannon® products will
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To download product manuals or purchase Cannon products from an authorized dealer, please visit our web page at www.cannondownriggers.com Johnson Outdoors, Inc. / Cannon Division 121 Power Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 1-800-227-6433 © 2008 Johnson Outdoors, Inc. All rights reserved. All CANNON Downriggers are covered by US Pat.D-269, 992. Copyright 2006 Johnson Outdoors, Inc. All rights reserved. Conforms to 89/336/EEC (EMC) under standards EN 55022A, EN 50082-2 since 1996 LN V9677264 WAR
