I also have a smaller boat (14' Smokercraft) and I use the Cannon mini-troll downriggers. They cost about $50, clamp on to the gunnel of your boat, have 100' feet of cable and a line counter, and with an #8 ball they work great! You can get them at Outdoor Emporium, Ted's or probably 3 River's too.
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