New downrigger installed on outback

Just finished installing this Cannon Sport Troll on my Outback.  Took it out fora quick spin on American Lake today and it worked like a charm

Nice install!


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I can't figure out how to get that picture right side up.

I think it would be cleaner with a rotating base so you could keep it all over the gunnel without having it hang over the side, but that is like 80.00 and I am cheap.  It will look a little cleaner once I paint the starboard black.

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I can't figure out how to get that picture right side up.

Try cropping just a hair then resave my iPhone does it all the time.

Nice looking install.  Is it bolted directly to your kayak, or it the whole thing removable?

Nice setup. I would like to see the mounting too.

This is a downrigger input on an outback it is easily removable if you've got to paddle and swivels out of the way or to the rear for less drag. It is a depthmaster on a swivel base attached to a 4 in pvc. Art

The mount is all bolted down, the downrigger can slide out.  I will take it apart get more pictures to post.

I don't know how to write between pictures so I will just do multiple posts.  Here are all the pieces.  I essentially mounted the downrigger base to starboard with 4 tapered bolts.  This was then mounted to the kayak with two long tapered bolts and I used another piece of starboard for backing.

Because of how it lined up on the boat I had to place one of the long bolts into the starboard before attaching the base.  In order to tighten it to the boat I ended up drilling a hole through the base to give me access to the bolt.

Extra hole is due to failure on my part to measure twice and drill once.  I had to adjust the angle out more so the cable would clear the side of the boat.

I used a piece of starboard for backing under the gunnel where it attaches.  I have a picture of how it goes together out of the boat so you can see it.

I drilled holes through the boat where the long bolts will go.  I wanted to keep them mid line in a place where if I decide to later I can mount gear track over the top of them.  I am just really cheap right now and couldn't get to a place that has the gear track I want.  In the future I will mount 8" gear track over those holes and re-mount to the gear track which will make it easier to remove.

Once mounted now I can slide the downrigger on and off,  but leave the base attached.  Most of my fishing involves use of the downrigger, so it doesn't bother me too much.

This is a downrigger input on an outback it is easily removable if you've got to paddle and swivels out of the way or to the rear for less drag. It is a depthmaster on a swivel base attached to a 4 in pvc. Art

Your set up looks nice.  I like the rotating base and would have loved to use that on mine, but it is like 80.00 and I am cheap.

How did you attach your set up to the kayak?

I got it in the cupholder small bungee holds it

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I can't figure out how to get that picture right side up.

Try cropping just a hair then resave my iPhone does it all the time.

Thanks that worked.

Sweet! Thanks for posting. I just finished installing a Penn DR on my outback. You inspire me to post when I get the time.
Looks like you'll be ready for Kokanee on American. Hope to see you out there.