thinking about scotty 2106, questions...

[RiverBoy]

Main advantage to upgrading to 2106's is the speed. If you aren't too worried about waiting around for the 1106's to crank up from 300', its not really worthwhile. I fish offshore a lot, so the 2106's make a lot of sense. They aren't without some issues as mentioned in other posts. Most common problem is the counters - but there is a manual fix as you can install a simple non-analog counter fairly easily as a back up.

Another consideration not mentioned yet on this thread is to install a re-settable breaker. That way when not in use you can cut off power to the riggers. Most people leave them plugged in and live when sitting at the dock. There have been issues with the internal switches shorting out causing fires. Thus using a resettable breaker is a quick, easy way to cut power to the riggers when not in use as extra protection.

Link to amazon for resettable breaker:

Amazon.ca

i need to install resettable breakers. i still have glass in line fuses. they have never failed but there will be a first. and it will of course be worst time ever

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

i need to install resettable breakers. i still have glass in line fuses. they have never failed but there will be a first. and it will of course be worst time ever

I run mine from my fuse panel so they shut off when batts are shut off

 

[Blue Hewes]

I guess my point is don’t replace your 1106 riggers in my humble opinion. I know MANY who are sick of their digital counters crapping the bed and are going back to 1106 or manually adding analog line counters by drilling a clean hole in their 2106 lid. You can manage just fine in CR with 1106 riggers. 2106 retrieve speed and 20 lb capability is sweet though!

I heard an updated counter is coming out this year. Supposed to fix all of the issues. Not sure if they plan to replace older counters that are dead. I know I have a couple. I would wait to upgrade until the new ones have been out for a bit.