Fishing With The Downrigger; Downrigger Operation - Cannon MAGNUM 5 Owner's Manual

FISHING WITH THE DOWNRIGGER

DOWNRIGGER OPERATION

Become familiar with how to operate your downrigger for peak fishing performance.
Toggle Switch Toggle Switch
This controls the power to the downrigger when moving the Weight up and down.
TOGGLE SWITCh -
LINE COuNTER - The Line Counter provides a reading of how much line has been released from the Spool. It also provides non-slip accurate
resetting. To reset, just slide the Line Counter off the Removeable Spool Cover until the gears are disengaged. Spin the gauge settings to the
desired number and then re-engage by sliding back into place.
LOWERING ThE WEIGhT
Fast or Slow - By turning the Clutch Knob
MANuAL DESCENT -
gently clockwise (toward the Boom), you can allow your trolling
Weight to descend as fast or slowly as you wish. Turning the
Clutch Knob counter clockwise (away from the Boom) stops the
weight. This gives you control to let it plunge rapidly or sink
slowly to a predetermined trolling depth.
POWERED DESCENT -
release. The motor will stop when the Toggle Switch is release or moved to the off position.
RAISING ThE WEIGhT - Push the Toggle Switch up momentarily and release. The Weight will rise until it reaches the surface and then
automatically stop. If you want to raise the weight farther, push the Toggle Switch up and hold until the Weight reaches the desired
position, then release. To stop the Weight during ascent, push the Toggle Switch down momentarily (approximately 1 second).
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Line Counter Line Counter
One Speed Fits All - Hold the toggle switch down until the Weight reaches the desired depth and then
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Clutch Knob Clutch Knob
Removeable Spool Cover Removeable Spool Cover
CAuTION
The Clutch Knob should be adjusted so that it is tight enough
to hold the Weight and the lure at the speed you are trolling.
Over-tightening may cause damage to your downrigger when
weight drags across bottom structures and other obstacles.
Boom Boom
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