The main advantage to running an electric downrigger is when it’s time to bring the weight to the surface. Simply toggle the up switch and walk away – Cannon’s exclusive short stop will automatically stop the lift motor when the weight hits the surface of the water. With manual downriggers, you manually raise the weight by turning a crank handle. Deep water fishing is when you will really appreciate an electric downrigger.

A downrigger is a device used while fishing using the trolling method, which places a lure at the desired depth. A downrigger consists of a three to six-foot horizontal pole which supports a cannonball (large weight) by a steel cable (generally stainless steel). A clip, also known as a "release" attaches a fishing line to the cannonball weight. The bait or lure is attached to the release.

The Techie Bit

• 250-feet-per-minute retrieval rate is the fastest in the industry

• Short-Stop - at the push of button, Short Stop automatically retrieves the weight and stops it at the waterline, so you can get back to fishing without worrying about boat damage from swinging weights

• Positive Ion Control emits positive ions from the cable to combat the negative ions from your boat, creating a fish-attracting field of energy

• Includes dual axis adjustable rod holder and mounting base

• 24" heavy-duty stainless steel boom

• IP68 waterproof connections

• Easy spool access

• Three-digit depth counter

• Integrated ball storage hook

• 20-lb weight capacity

• Limited lifetime warranty

• Includes line release and 250 feet of 150-lb test stainless steel cable

• Corrosion-resistant construction