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MarineNow Vinyl-Coated Pancake Downrigger Weight, 8 to 15 lbs
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- Item weight
- 5.23 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 11.14 x 7.68 x 3.58 inches
Quick take
A pancake-shaped downrigger weight with a vinyl coating and integrated fin to track straight and protect your boat.
This 12 lb pancake-style downrigger weight from MarineNow has a vinyl coating and a built-in fin meant to keep it tracking straight and the cable from twisting while trolling. The flat shape suits anglers who want to put a lure at a set depth in freshwater or saltwater. It weighs about 5.2 kg in its package.
Best for
- Trolling at specific depths without dragging bottom
- Anglers who want to reduce downrigger cable twist
- Boats with both saltwater and freshwater trips
Skip if
- You need a fixed-depth anchor; this is for trolling
- Your boat trolls in very shallow water under 10 ft
Strengths
- Pancake shape with fin tracks straight through the water
- Vinyl coating protects the boat and weight from scratches
- Flat hydrodynamic design reduces drag on the cable
Trade-offs
- Must choose the weight that matches your boat and speed
- Vinyl coating can peel over time with heavy use
- Weight options may not match your exact needs
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | downrigger weight |
|---|---|
| Weight options | 8 lb, 10 lb, 12 lb, 15 lb |
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