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MarineNow · Electronics & Boating
MarineNow Downrigger Weight, Vinyl Coated Oval, 12 lb
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Options
- Item weight
- 5.09 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 8.46 x 4.88 x 4.33 inches
Quick take
Vinyl-coated downrigger weights with fins that track straight and prevent cable twist during trolling at depth.
Best for
- Trolling for salmon, steelhead, and trout at precise depths
- Large freshwater lakes with structure
- Minimizing downrigger cable wear and twist
Skip if
- You are fishing shallow water
- Your downrigger setup uses different weight styles
Strengths
- Hydrodynamic oval design reduces drag and cable twist
- Vinyl coating prevents scratches on boat and equipment
- Fin design maintains straight tracking during turns
Trade-offs
- Weight options must match your downrigger drag settings and speed
- Corrosion requires freshwater rinsing and oiling after saltwater use
- Heavier weights increase demands on downrigger motors
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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