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Page 2 - Parts Description; This relays the cable at the end of the boom to lower the weight.; Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing; Undoubtedly there are many fishermen

2 Parts Description 1. Reel This is used to spool the cable, available in lengths ranging from 150 to 400 feet. 2. Boom This is used to extend the weight out from the body of the downrigger and has a pulley fixed to its end. Boom lengths range from 24 to 53 inches. 3. Swivel Head This relays the cab...

Page 3 - Downrigger Mounting on Boats; A downrigger should be mounted where ever it; Mounting Accessories; Deck Plates

3 Downrigger Mounting on Boats A downrigger should be mounted where ever it is easy to operate and observe. You want to be able to see your fishing rod and to react quickly. So, choosing a good spot to mount your downrigger on your boat is 99% of the job. Due to the great variety of boats available,...

Page 4 - Side Rail Mounting; Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a

4 Side Rail Mounting Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a welded T-section. It can also be used at the two rail section butt joint. In both installations it is recommended to use a non-slip material, such as rubber or a thin wood sheet, between metal surfaces. You can also use these for mounting to ...

Page 5 - Base; Installing the Base on Your Boat; Where access to the underside of the deck is; NOTE; be used on decks thicker

5 MOU N TIN G & SETUP Outboard Facing Stern Facing Rear or Stern Note Locking Slots in Base Side or Gunwale Decks up to 7/16" Thick Base Wellnuts Decks Thicker Than 7/16" Washer, Lock Washer, and 1/4-20 Hex Nut Base Installing the Base on Your Boat Decks up to 7/16" thick Where acces...

Page 6 - Low-Profile Swivel Base; Mounting the Downrigger on the Base; Tip

6 Decks thinner than 1/4" Use a Cannon Deck Plate to prevent deflection and add stability to decks thinner than 1/4". Use the deck plate as a template to mark the hole locations. If access to the underside of the deck is not available, the deck plate can be mounted using screws and wellnuts....

Page 7 - Setting Up Your Downrigger; Attaching the Boom; Telescopic Boom; Weight Retriever; Standard 24 Inch Boom

7 Clamps Standard 24" Boom #8 x 5/8" Screw (1) #4 x 1/2" Screws (2) The 3/4"-Long Phillips Screw Must Engage Hole in Boom Setting Up Your Downrigger Attaching the Boom Telescopic Boom The intermediate section of the telescopic boom must be extended approximately 5" before the boo...

Page 8 - Make sure the thrust bearing is sandwiched

8 Attachi n g the crank handl e Thrust Bearing Spring Races Crank Handle Attaching the Crank Handle Assembly Make sure the thrust bearing is sandwiched between its two races. The thrust bearing spring should be oriented where the narrow end is toward the bearing. Slide the bearing with races and spr...

Page 9 - Terminating the Downrigger Cable; The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to

9 Terminating the Downrigger Cable Cannon Uni-Release The Cannon Uni-Release attaches directly to the downrigger weight. Attach fishing line to the clip at the end of the release, and then click through a series of increasing tension settings. The release can be used with any test line on salt or fr...

Page 10 - Attaching the Rod Holder; The positive lock rod holder incorporates a; Single Rod Holder Assembly; Star Washer; Dual Rod Holder Assembly

1 0 CAUTION: This rod holder is intended for use of up to 30 lb. test line only, and is not recommended for use with any tackle IGFA rated higher than 30 lb. A safety strap (not included) is recommended for all applications. The rod holder assembly is not warranted when used with tackle above 30 lbs...

Page 11 - Operating Your Downrigger; Attach the fishing line firmly into the line; Lowering the Weight; The clutch is built into the crank mechanism.

1 1 Operating Your Downrigger After mounting the Cannon downrigger to your boat, release some line from your rod and reel so that the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat. This is called drop back. Attach the fishing line firmly into the line release. Lower the weight to the desired d...

Page 12 - Blowback; Simply stated, blowback is what happens to; Blowback Charts

1 2 Blowback Blowback Simply stated, blowback is what happens to the downrigger weight when you pull it through the water behind your boat. As your speed increases, so does the horizontal distance between the weight and your downrigger. The faster you go, the farther the weight is behind you. The fa...

Page 13 - Adjusting the Depth Meter

1 3 Adjusting the Depth Meter The Cannon Depth Meter provides non-slip accuracy, plus easy resetting. To reset, just slide the meter away from the reel until the gears are disengaged. Spin meter gear to change setting. NOTE: Actual fishing depth may vary from depth shown on meter due to trolling spe...

Page 14 - Ten Good Trolling Tips; over the boat side before

1 4 TROLLING TIP S Ten Good Trolling Tips 1) Test your lures over the boat side before sending them down and back. Do this to make sure the lure wiggles and wobbles properly without going belly up or wandering off. Some lures can be adjusted, fine tuned actually, to impart maximum action. For exampl...

Page 15 - CANNON® LIMITED WARRANTY; CANNON

1 5 CANNON® LIMITED WARRANTY Johnson Outdoors Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that if the accompanying product (see exclusions below) proves to be defective in material or workmanship within the following warranty periods, Johnson Outdoors Inc. will, at its option, either repair or replace s...

Page 16 - Authorized Service Centers

1 6 For a current list of authorized Cannon Service Centers, including those outside of the US and Canada, please see our web page at www.cannondownriggers.com. All CANNON Downriggers are covered by US Pat.D-269, 992. Copyright 2006 Johnson Outdoors, Inc. All rights reserved. Conforms to 89/336/ EEC...

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