Downrigger Mounting

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rjmcnabb

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Hi Cutty Sark,
Looking through your photo album, I was struck by that white plastic downrigger mount; you mention a source called "offshore?" (Is "offshore" into plastics or into fishing? :?: ) Jane got me a used manual downrigger for Christmas that seems to have several bases attached to it (which is why I chose that particular downrigger) which all terminate in a sturdy oak board that would fit your style of mount. Do you have any more particulars about mounts that you could offer someone who is a real tyro to deep marine fishing? I've never seen this type of mount before, but the potential for simple and unobtrusive mounts in multiple places sure interested me :idea: when we spotted this downrigger. Seeing yours is a real treat. Thanks, Rod :xlol
 
Rod,

Sorry for the late reply. I try to "unplug" most of the weekend if possible since I sit behind a phone and computer all day. As to the offshore mounts they are pretty slick. They are actually powder coated metal(aluminum?) not plastic and are pretty heavy duty. They have the base that screws in and an elbow peice that attaches to the downrigger. My 22 had some other mounts by the same company and they were bombproof. These came on the boat and I see no need to change. My buddy had them on an 15 foot aluminum and I remember hating them because of the angle they were mounted at. I 'm sure you should be able to find a retailer more local but..

Jons sporting goods in Everett sells them
http://johnssportinggoods.com/Optional Mounts.htm

That where I bought my other ones.

Sark
 
Hi Sark,
Thanks for the tip. Some of those Scotty mounts at Johnson's were new to me. That excites me to look harder and gather some dimensions. Maybe I can even replace the plug on my handsaw (puppy damage, long ago) and risk physical injury while I make my own.
Merry Christmas to all. :xnaughty Rod
 
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