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PacificReef Downrigger Weight Oval with Fin Coated, 4-12 lbs
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Cast iron oval downrigger weights in 4 to 12-pound sizes with protective vinyl coating and clip for trolling salmon and trout.
This oval downrigger weight is cast iron with a protective vinyl coating and a stabilizing fin, sized at 4 lbs in this version. It is made for downrigger trolling, where anglers take salmon and trout down to depth. A clip comes with the weight, so it is ready to attach to the cable.
Best for
- Trolling at depth for salmon in lakes
- Trolling for steelhead in rivers and lakes
- Boat fishing where downriggers deploy lures to specific depths
Skip if
- You shore fish or wade
- You use lighter tackle methods than trolling
Strengths
- Cast iron provides substantial weight without excessive bulk
- Vinyl coating protects against corrosion
- Oval design with fin maintains stability at depth
Trade-offs
- Downriggers require boat equipment to deploy
- Heavy weights require strong arms to handle frequently
- Vinyl coating may peel if weights hit rocks
Fishing fit
- Species
- Salmon & steelhead
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | downrigger weight |
|---|---|
| Weights available | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 lbs |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Coating | Protective vinyl |
| Clip | Included |
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