Downriggers

[chris3179]

So I can get a really good deal on a Scotty Electric downrigger. Of course I want it, but will I be able to use it on beaver for stripers? I understand the concept of them, but do any of you guys have them and use them with success?

[Feathers and Fins]

Dont use them myself, lead core line works so much better IMO. Knowing your lure weight and its diving depth with leadcore is just as if not more effective than down riggers.

[chris3179]

Glad I asked. Didn't even know there was"lead core line". Just read up on it, neat stuff. Yet another thing to purchase:).

[chris3179]

Going out tomorrow. Should I start at hickory creek or rocky branch? Hickory creek is closer, but would make the drive to rock branch if its been fishing better.

[Feathers and Fins]

Stay where you are most comfortable, it will be a day of local knowledge as the weather has not been friendly. I do well because i cover miles of water just to find the three or four areas that produce and when i find one I take it apart. Thats alot of sitting down trolling, it works but most people will get baord with it and not stick it out to find the productive areas.

[Quillback]

I had Scotty electrics for years, used them for salmon fishing in the Pacific NW. Very reliable and problem free. If you're going to get an electric downrigger, they are one of the best IMO.

Can't help you out on striper locations, but this time of year there always seem to be some in the Indian creek area. Best way to find a striper is to target black bass, tie on an expensive jerkbait and work it aound the edge of the timber in the coves.

[Feathers and Fins]

I had Scotty electrics for years, used them for salmon fishing in the Pacific NW. Very reliable and problem free. If you're going to get an electric downrigger, they are one of the best IMO.

Can't help you out on striper locations, but this time of year there always seem to be some in the Indian creek area. Best way to find a striper is to target black bass, tie on an expensive jerkbait and work it aound the edge of the timber in the coves.

LMAO, Im so following you around and when you do im throwing an Marauder right where you were,Im thinking a 50.00$ lure should get their attention.

[chris3179]

Stay where you are most comfortable, it will be a day of local knowledge as the weather has not been friendly. I do well because i cover miles of water just to find the three or four areas that produce and when i find one I take it apart. Thats alot of sitting down trolling, it works but most people will get baord with it and not stick it out to find the productive areas.

well, i'm most comfortable at lake fayetteville! i'm getting a little tired of there though. looks like i will be trolling around hickory creek. thanks for the insight.

[chris3179]

I had Scotty electrics for years, used them for salmon fishing in the Pacific NW. Very reliable and problem free. If you're going to get an electric downrigger, they are one of the best IMO.

Can't help you out on striper locations, but this time of year there always seem to be some in the Indian creek area. Best way to find a striper is to target black bass, tie on an expensive jerkbait and work it aound the edge of the timber in the coves.

gotcha! i think i might stick with the lead core line that F and F talked about. guess i'll have to check out indian creek too.