Cannon ball setup

[just4thehalibut]

Can anyone tell me the best way to hook up my cannon ball as to isolate it from the downrigger wire.

Cheers,
Hali

 

[mason.jar]

The simplest way is to use a bungy or gangen cord. The othe is to make the switch to braid. Mason

 

[just4thehalibut]

I put a double eyed brass thingy on it used to use them for handling but thought they might help as well

quote:Originally posted by mason.jar

The simplest way is to use a bungy or gangen cord. The othe is to make the switch to braid. Mason

 

[Dogbreath]

 

[Time]

Agree with using the Scotty snubber.
Also makes hooking up the cannonball much easier.

But wondering about the life of these things.
On my third season with no signs of deterioration or wear.
Thoughts?

 

[Dogbreath]

quote:....wondering about the life of these things.

Agree they look and feel on the flimsy side but have yet to see one break usually the whole rig is torn off first losing everything.

 

[mason.jar]

[bungys] Snubbers, are awesome for fishing bottom, but in big seas, I would suggest taking them off as they can create a danger as they will tend to sling shot when the ball is near the boat. In a big swell the ball could end up in your boat or worse yet on top of you or who ever is tending the downriggers. Gagen cord is a great solution between the wire and the ball. Beware that there is more than one MFG. that make snubbers, Scotty's snubber is the most reliant and durable. Mason

 

[TelStar26]

Is there something wrong with the scotty plastic clips the downiggers come with?

 

[mason.jar]

The only thing wrong with the plastic clips is that they do get old and worn and will start to gap out after a few years use, making it easier to loose balls. They do create an isolation point, but because it is so close and in the water it may not be enough if your wire is hot it could jump, creating the battery effect. I suggest a minimum of an 8" break between the wire and the ball. Coated balls with stainless eyelets will also create an isolated break. Mason

 

[teamchachi]

Love the blue scotty snubbers. They insulate the ball from the downrigger cable, absorb shock if the ball gets bounced around, don't cause much drag in the water, and are super easy to grab when hauling the ball into the boat. I can't believe how long we went without them...

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[TheBigGuy]

quote:Originally posted by TelStar26

Is there something wrong with the scotty plastic clips the downiggers come with?

I gave up using the Scotty plastic clips long ago. Lost a few too many balls with them. With the price of rigger balls these days, the minimal expense to switch to good heavy stainlees snaps, is more than worth it. Most of my losses usually happened when the ball hit a submrged rope. The rope easily slides into the clip , then often pops the downrigger ball right out of the plastic clip. I think they strengthened the plastic clips a bit since the old days, but once burnt twice shy.