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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

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.

Does anyone know how much weight I can use with Big Jon downriggers........ten pounds ? Twelve ?

Fish307 in lake George NY has many different style an sizes in stock last week when I was there.

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

Thanks much Kevin!