Downriggers are designed to keep your bait at a specific depth as you troll. Selecting the right downrigger for your boat is important. The Downrigger Selection Guide above will walk you through the available features and then recommend the best downrigger(s) based on your choices. It will also give you the information you need for the downrigger and recommended accessories for the best boating experience.
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- Video - Cannon Optimum™ - The Smart, Connected Downrigger
- Video - Cannon Optimum™ Downrigger Overview and What's Included
- Video - New Manual Downriggers
- Video - Why Choose a Cannon Downrigger
- Video - Benefits of Fishing with a Cannon Downrigger
- Video - Rigging Your Boat with Cannon
- Video - Outfit Your Boat with Downriggers and Rod Holders
Video - Cannon Optimum™ - The Smart, Connected Downrigger
Introducing the new Optimum™ electric downrigger from Cannon® Downriggers. This smart, connected system gives you access to critical trolling data and lets you raise, lower and cycle weights using the full-color LCD display, your Humminbird® fish finder, or even your mobile device. No matter where you are on the boat, you’re in charge.
Click here to learn more about the new Cannon Optimum
New features:
- Full-color 3.5" LCD display with multiple screen view options to get the trolling data you're looking for
- Bluetooth wireless connection between downriggers, Cannon Mobile app, and Humminbird® fish finder
- Integrate with the Fish Hawk Lithium Ultra System (sold separately) to get the true running depth and speed of your weight, the temperature at the weight, plus surface temperature and speed.
- and much more!
Includes all of the favorite features found in the Cannon Digi-Troll Series (Auto Up, Depth Cycling, Preset Depths, Bottom Tracking, and more.)
Key Moments
- Cannon 0:01
- Lake Michigan 0:04
- Optimum 0:39
- Auto Up All 1:18
- Fish Hawk X4D Bluetooth Compatibility 1:56
Video - Cannon Optimum™ Downrigger Overview and What's Included
This video breaks down everything you need to know about the Optimum™ and what comes in the box.
The Cannon Optimum is the first downrigger ever to fully network not only with other downriggers, but with compatible Humminbird units and your mobile device through the Cannon App. Complete wireless connectivity means that Optimum is the smartest downrigger on the market.
The ability to view critical trolling data and control functions like positive ion control, depth cycling and bottom tracking are just a few of the things that set the Optimum apart from every other downrigger available.
Click here to learn more about Optimum
Key Moments
- Complete Wireless Connectivity 0:09
- The Smartest Downrigger 0:13
- Intuitive Keypad 0:55
- Robust Swivel Base 1:20
Video - New Manual Downriggers
Dave Maryanov, the product manager for Cannon, introduces the new Uni-Troll 10 manual downrigger. Key features include:
- Fast Retrieve Rate: 2:1 ratio, retrieving 2 feet of cable per crank, essential for quickly getting the
- cable and weight out of the water.
- One-Hand Clutch Deploy Mechanism: Allows precise depth control with one hand.
- Ergonomic Handle: Comfortable and non-slip.
- Dual Axis Rod Holders: Adjustable front-to-back and side-to-side to avoid tangles.
- 360° Swivel Base: Optimizes trolling spread and water coverage.
- Additional Features: 360° swivel boom end, universal mounting base, and lightweight design.
For more details, visit CannonDownriggers.com.
Chapters:
Intro 0:00
Retrieval Rate 0:14
Deploy mechanism 0:39
Ergonomic Handle 1:22
Other Features 2:07
Lightweight 2:42
Video - Why Choose a Cannon Downrigger
Captain Mark Bachman of Hour Time Sportfishing Charters out of Sturgeon Bay, WI shares the reasons he chooses Cannon Downriggers.
Video - Benefits of Fishing with a Cannon Downrigger
Captain Dave Engel of Best Chance Too charter fishing shares his thoughts on fishing with Cannon downriggers.
Video - Rigging Your Boat with Cannon
Bill Ruth and Mark Bachman discuss outfitting Mark's new boat with Cannon downriggers, and best practices to use while downrigger fishing.
Video - Outfit Your Boat with Downriggers and Rod Holders
Captain Mark Bachman from the boat “Our Time” is fishing on the southern half of Lake Michigan out of Racine, Wisconsin. He explains the equipment they use on the boat, highlighting the importance of their versatile rod holders and copper lines of various sizes (150 to 400). These rod holders are crucial for handling different fishing styles and depths. Additionally, they use three digital Ten Tournament series downriggers with multiple features, enhancing their fishing efficiency. The setup, including Canon downriggers and rod holders, helps them catch more fish, particularly salmon.
