Mounting the Downrigger on the Base

Slide body over the lip of the base, with boom outboard or facing the stern. Lift Lock Knob to hold threaded shaft clear of base until body completely covers base. Turn Lock Knob clockwise to tighten the downrigger to the base.

Tip: Periodically check base to ensure integrity. The base should be replaced at least every 5 years.

Setting Up Your Downrigger

Attaching the Boom

Telescopic Boom

The intermediate section of the telescopic boom must be extended approximately 5" before the boom locking screw can engage the hole in the boom. Slip the boom end into the frame and align the holes. Secure with boom locking screw.

To adjust boom length, with the boom extending away from you, rotate clamps approximately 1/4 turn counter - clockwise to unlock, and slide boom section to desired position. To lock, rotate clamp clock-wise until tight.

The Standard 24 Inch Boom inserts into the downrigger frame. Be sure that the boom is held securely by seating it firmly against the shoulder inside the fame and fastening the boom locking screw such that it engages the hole in the boom.

Assemble Swivel Head To Boom

Insert the telescopic boom-end into the boom- align holes and fasten in place with a #8 x 5/8 screw. Spread the swivel head side plates and slip the assembly over the boom end axle. Snap the assembly together and install two #4 x 1/2" screws into the swivel head.

TIP: Adjusting the angle of the boom head can help control cable wrap on the reel.

TIP: Whenever downriggers with boom lengths beyond 24" are used, Cannon's Retro-Ease Weight Retriever will make bringing in the weight safe and easy. It attaches to the cable below the boom end allowing you to pull the weight to yourself without having to lean way out or collapse the boom to reach the weight.

Lock Knob

3/4"-Long Boom

The Locking Screw Must

Engage Hole in Boom

Clamps

Standard 24"

Boom

Swivel Head

Boom

#8 x 5/8" Screw (1)

#4 x 1/2" Screws (2)

MOUNTING & SETUP