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Pacific Reef Spearfishing · Weights & Sinkers
PacificReef Downrigger Weight Ball, 6 lb, Vinyl Coated, Silver
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A 10 lb vinyl-coated ball weight for downrigger trolling.
Best for
- Trolling for salmon in saltwater or freshwater
- Keeping bait at a set depth during trolling
- Anglers fishing from boats with downrigger systems
Skip if
- You fish from shore or kayak
- You do not have a downrigger system
Strengths
- Vinyl coating protects the reel and line from damage
- Ball shape allows smooth deployment and retrieval
- Cast iron is durable for repeated use
Trade-offs
- 10 lb weight is heavy; requires a downrigger to manage
- Only useful with a downrigger system
- Vinyl coating can wear with heavy use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
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