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#442794 - 07/08/08 02:14 PM
Setting rigger release tension
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 01/22/07
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I picked up a couple Pro Releases at Outdoor a couple weeks ago and have been messing around with one. Now I'm drawing a blank on how tight I should set them. I would think you want it fairly tight to assist in setting the hook.
Any thoughts on how many pounds to set it at?
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#442799 - 07/08/08 02:22 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
[Re: GreenRiver]
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Parr
Registered: 06/20/08
Posts: 66
Loc: poulsbo, wa
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that depends, mono or braided?
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#442801 - 07/08/08 02:35 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 01/22/07
Posts: 237
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Braided
I'm thinking 60 to 120' deep.
Edited by GreenRiver (07/08/08 02:36 PM)
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#442809 - 07/08/08 02:54 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
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Parr
Registered: 06/20/08
Posts: 66
Loc: poulsbo, wa
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braided requires you to set the release with more tension. depending on depth and what you are dragging,(I pull hot spot flashers) you will need to adjust for conditions. Oddly towards thew end of my day, the tighter you need to adjust them. Depends on rod stiffness also. longer rod with fast tip works better with braid on downriggers in my opinion.
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#442839 - 07/08/08 04:26 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
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Spawner
Registered: 07/01/04
Posts: 577
Loc: Kirkland
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And keep a little alcohol wipe handy for cleaning the bait oil off the pads - it will inevitable get there and cause premature releases.
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#442851 - 07/08/08 05:47 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
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Registered: 08/18/02
Posts: 2404
Loc: seattle
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OceanSun has that right with the alcohol. I keep some paper towels and a bottle of isopropol near the riggers.
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#442857 - 07/08/08 06:37 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
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Returning Adult
Registered: 10/21/02
Posts: 404
Loc: NE Seattle
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And keep a little alcohol wipe handy for cleaning the bait oil off the pads - it will inevitable get there and cause premature releases. True for the Scotty's but not an issue for me with the Pro Release.
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#442876 - 07/08/08 09:23 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
[Re: Wooly Bully]
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Parr
Registered: 05/28/08
Posts: 72
Loc: Seattle, WA
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Hi GreenRiver... I sent you a PM on an unrelated topic, but still somehow related. at least to fishing.
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#443223 - 07/10/08 08:14 PM
Re: Setting rigger release tension
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Juvenille at Sea
Registered: 10/24/03
Posts: 150
Loc: graham wa.
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OceanSun has that right with the alcohol. I keep some paper towels and a bottle of isopropol near the riggers.
Pendleton works great too. 
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