As a matter of fact I have a downrigger for sale in the classifieds on this site, A brand new in box Cannon.
Check it out here:
http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=002378


It is extremley nice to have electrics when you get a fish, and even better when you fish deep for Blackmouth. Manuals are getting better with higher retreive ratio's, but electric will always rule.

Hoochies are mini squid baits, use the search function on the forum to find out all you could ever want to know about best colors, how to mooch, etc.
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