Brocraft · Electronics & Boating
Brocraft Mini Manual Downrigger, 100 ft Wire, Kayak Mount
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- Item weight
- 1.97 kg
- Product dimensions
- 17.76 x 8.66 x 7.17 inches
Quick take
A compact manual downrigger for lake trolling on kayaks and small boats.
This compact manual downrigger is made for trolling lures at depth from a kayak or small boat. It comes with 100 feet of braided stainless steel wire and a line release, and a hand-turned reel lowers and raises the weight, with about a foot of line per full turn. The nylon body and aluminum boom mount on the deck top or side, so check your rail or deck space before you commit. It suits anglers fishing weights under 5 pounds who are happy to judge depth without a line counter.
Best for
- Lake trolling from kayaks
- Small boat trolling in shallow water
- Controlling lure depth precisely
Skip if
- You fish large boats regularly
- You need electric deployment
Strengths
- Compact design suits kayaks and small boats
- Includes 100 ft of braided stainless wire
- Manual reel is simple and reliable
Trade-offs
- No line counter included
- Manual operation tiring on long outings
- 5 lb weight limit suits small downrigger weights only
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | manual downrigger |
|---|---|
| Wire length | 100 ft braided stainless steel |
| Mounting | Deck or side mount |
| Weight limit | under 5 lb |
| Line recovery | 1 ft per reel turn |
| Suited for | Kayaks and small boats |
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