Maximum trolling depth with Scotty 1106

I run 400 feet of blue Scotty braid. I've fished springs at over 300' off shore. With the current only tack one direction then run back. 1106's with 15 pound balls. Don't turn.
that is sage advice, my group talks about and uses "directional fishing" often.
 
Fishing my 1106's deep (with 12's and 15's) I warped the crap out of my spools very quickly, and they became painful to use even shallow and light. I upgraded to aluminum spools, which a fella down here (south Puget Sound) fab's, and that problem got solved. Although spendy. I don't mind my 1106's being a little slow, I can't reel that fast anyways.
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i’ve also trolled 300’ with my 1106using braid and 15’s my wife trolled up a hali doing this and she is on a quest to do it again. i shake my head at her and tell her “ if you get one you’re also gonna have to reel all that in.”

she gives me the look and then i stop talking.
 
Fishing my 1106's deep (with 12's and 15's) I warped the crap out of my spools very quickly, and they became painful to use even shallow and light. I upgraded to aluminum spools, which a fella down here (south Puget Sound) fab's, and that problem got solved. Although spendy. I don't mind my 1106's being a little slow, I can't reel that fast anyways.
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Hi fishbadger can you please share the contact info for the fella that fabricates the aluminum downrigger spools .. thanks
 
Nord do alloy scotty spool's there on Van island
 
@ship happens spool mod will benefit this issues

These are mounted and very smooth. Brakes are happier than I have ever seen on a scotty machine. Install is easy enough. Will work with a manual counter add on if need be. Need to put it through a few paces however I'd say this whole problem is fixed.


I have alot of material



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These are mounted and very smooth. Brakes are happier than I have ever seen on a scotty machine. Install is easy enough. Will work with a manual counter add on if need be. Need to put it through a few paces however I'd say this whole problem is fixed.


I have alot of material



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