Scotty Premium Stainless Steel Downrigger Cable, 400-Foot Spool, 150lb

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Item weight: 1.05 Pounds

Quick take

This is a 400-foot spool of multi-strand stainless steel cable for replacing the line on a downrigger. It is rated to 150 pounds, which suits freshwater and saltwater trolling setups. The spool is cable only, so plan on picking up terminal hardware separately if you do not already have it.

Best for

Deep-water trolling for salmon and walleye
Saltwater trolling where corrosion resistance matters
Downrigger fishing in deep lakes and reservoirs

Skip if

Your downrigger already has adequate cable

Strengths

Stainless steel resists corrosion in both freshwater and saltwater
150lb test handles deep water pressure and lure resistance
400-foot length suits deep-water downrigger applications
Heavier spool enables deeper trolling

Trade-offs

400-foot spool is heavy and may be overkill for shallow trolling
Longer cable takes more time to deploy and retrieve
Requires proper storage to prevent tangling

Fishing fit

Species: Salmon & steelhead
Trout
Walleye
Water: Freshwater
Saltwater
Techniques: Trolling

Specifications

Specifications
Type	downrigger cable
Material	Stainless steel
Test strength	150 lb
Length	400 ft spool

Updated 21 October 2026