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Newbie Dilemma: Electric or Manual Downrigger? Need Your Expertise!
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<blockquote data-quote="LDUBS" data-source="post: 507609" data-attributes="member: 21536"><p>I can't help you with the CKW store. I notice their website filters don't work very well. I purchased my current down riggers back in 2018 on-line from Hodges Marine. Doing a quick check for Scotty 1060's and 1106's, I note they are less expensive than CKW. Didn't check shipping costs. </p><p></p><p>I have had both manual and electric down riggers. I currently use Scotty Electrics (1106's). On the boat before that I used Scotty manual down riggers (1060's). Way back, like in the late 70's, I had manual Penn down riggers. </p><p></p><p>I personally would not go back to manual. Electrics are just so much more convenient not to mention I'm 71 years old and my shoulders appreciate pushing a button over cranking a handle. It is easier to change out lures and if fishing alone, it is easy to get the DR cable up out of the way if needed while landing a fish -- just push a button. That isn't really practical with a manual set up. </p><p></p><p>On the other hand, while manual down riggers are less convenient they work just fine. The big benefit of manual DRs is, of course, a significant cost savings. Additionally there are no wiring, plugs, or fuses needed. And, you get some exercise! Lol. </p><p></p><p>I've had good luck with the Scotty brand and their customer service is terrific. I also would not hesitate to go with the Cannon brand.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]118090[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LDUBS, post: 507609, member: 21536"] I can't help you with the CKW store. I notice their website filters don't work very well. I purchased my current down riggers back in 2018 on-line from Hodges Marine. Doing a quick check for Scotty 1060's and 1106's, I note they are less expensive than CKW. Didn't check shipping costs. I have had both manual and electric down riggers. I currently use Scotty Electrics (1106's). On the boat before that I used Scotty manual down riggers (1060's). Way back, like in the late 70's, I had manual Penn down riggers. I personally would not go back to manual. Electrics are just so much more convenient not to mention I'm 71 years old and my shoulders appreciate pushing a button over cranking a handle. It is easier to change out lures and if fishing alone, it is easy to get the DR cable up out of the way if needed while landing a fish -- just push a button. That isn't really practical with a manual set up. On the other hand, while manual down riggers are less convenient they work just fine. The big benefit of manual DRs is, of course, a significant cost savings. Additionally there are no wiring, plugs, or fuses needed. And, you get some exercise! Lol. I've had good luck with the Scotty brand and their customer service is terrific. I also would not hesitate to go with the Cannon brand. [ATTACH]118090[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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