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PopularExtreme Max Pancake Downrigger Weight, 12 lbs, Coated
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- Item weight
- 12 pounds
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 5 x 4 inches
Quick take
A 12 lb coated pancake weight that slides smoothly through the water on a downrigger cable without scratching the boat.
This 12 lb pancake-style downrigger weight has a cast iron body wrapped in a polyethylene coating. The flat shape tracks smoothly through the water, and the coating keeps the boat's finish from getting scratched as you raise and lower the line. It suits trolling anglers who want to take a lure down toward the lakebed or hold it at a set depth on a universal-fit downrigger setup.
Best for
- Trolling to specific depths with a downrigger system
- Boats where cable scratches are a concern
- Anglers targeting bottom structure
Skip if
- You troll without a downrigger
- You need lighter weights for shallow water
Strengths
- Polyethylene coating prevents boat damage from wire
- Pancake profile tracks smoothly and stays centered
- Cast iron holds depth well even in current
Trade-offs
- Coating may eventually wear and expose iron
- Iron will rust if stored wet; rinse and dry after use
- Attaching and detaching from cable can be tedious
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | downrigger weight |
|---|---|
| Weight | 12 lbs |
| Style | Pancake |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Sizes available | 8, 10, 12, 15 lbs |
| Note | Allow 10 percent variance |
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