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Extreme Max Coated Ball-with-Fin Downrigger Weight, 12 lb, Black
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- Item weight
- 12 pounds
Quick take
A coated downrigger weight with a silver flash plate that tracks smoothly through the water and protects boat surfaces.
Best for
- Trolling with downriggers to reach depth
- Large lake and reservoir trolling
- Walleye and striped bass trolling
Skip if
- You don't have a downrigger system
- You fish small streams or shallow water
Strengths
- Ball-with-fin design tracks straight and doesn't spin
- Polyethylene coating protects boat finish
- Silver flash attracts fish and adds visibility
Trade-offs
- Downrigger weight requires downrigger system to use
- At 12 lb, heavy to handle manually
- Cast iron will rust if coating is scratched
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Extreme Max Coated Ball-with-Fin Downrigger Weight, 12 lb | Color:Silver Flash | Suits:— |
| Extreme Max Coated Ball-with-Fin Downrigger Weight, 6 lb, Black | Color:Standard | Suits:— |
| Extreme Max Coated Ball-with-Fin Downrigger Weight, 12 lb, Black | Color:Standard | Suits:— |
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