Down-Rigger Balls

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Speedy
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Down-Rigger Balls

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Doing some last minute inventory and realize I could use 4 rigger weights. 10lb sound right in inland lakes, or would you recommend 8 lbs weight.
Coated balls with fin are in most on-line companies. But in real life they don't have any in stock and or in their stores (Walmart,Bass Pro Shops,+)
Any of you make/cast your own? 40 lbs UPS is like shipping bowling balls. LOL Looking for a Vermont source. Thanks Speedy
Nysrx01
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Re: Down-Rigger Balls

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I would go with the heaviest weight you can handle with your riggers. Pancake weights are good too. Less drag.
Amazon has some choices with free shipping.
striper192001
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Re: Down-Rigger Balls

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Does anyone know how much weight I can use with Big Jon downriggers........ten pounds ? Twelve ?
cpmaple
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Re: Down-Rigger Balls

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Fish307 in lake George NY has many different style an sizes in stock last week when I was there.
kman05446
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Re: Down-Rigger Balls

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I have three captain pack Big Jon riggers on my boat. I run 8lb balls this time of the year and mid summer on, I'll switch to 10lb balls. No problem at all. Good luck!

Kevin
striper192001
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Re: Down-Rigger Balls

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Thanks much Kevin!
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