How to Set a Downrigger

Learn how to set up a downrigger with Cannon Pro Staffer Kevin Theisen. Downriggers let you get your lure where the fish are, and keep it there. And Cannon downriggers do it more effortlessly than any other so you can spend more time fishing.

[ThatOldMan]

So once the fish hits and the clip releases, how do you keep your rod from just flying out of the holder and into the water with it pointed straight back like that?

[vinhr]

Did not know about the twisting of the line prior to the release clamp. I’ll try this. But why do this?

[snuball]

Guessing Rita didn't choose the right bait, b/c I didn't see a big king