THE | The Short Stop System | |
The Short Stop system is composed of three | ||
SHORT | critical components: the electronic unit, the reel set | |
screw, and the trolling weight insulator. | ||
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| While the downrigger cable is in the water, there | |
| is a minute electrical current that flows between the | |
STOP | cable and the grounded metal boat components in | |
the water. When the cable clears the water, this | ||
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| current flow will stop. The Short Stop system senses | |
| this interruption and turns off the motor. The trolling | |
SYSTEM | weight insulator is used to break the cable contact to | |
NOTE: It may be necessary to use two trolling | ||
| the water while the weight is still in the water. The | |
| reel set screw allows the circuit path to be made | |
| through the structure of the downrigger. | |
| weight insulators. | |
| Stopping the weight at water level eliminates the | |
| cable strain caused by bouncing weights or weights | |
| hitting the boom end. Stopping at water level will | |
| also keep the weight from hitting the boat hull. |
The Positive Ion Control System
Your boat has an electrical charge around the hull in water. If a boat is properly bonded and properly zinced, that charge should be slightly positive when measured from ground to the downrigger cable. Positive Ion Control (PIC) is the use of electricity to control that charge and its fluctuation so that it is always maintained at a specified set voltage.
The practice of setting up and maintaining a slight positive charge on fishing gear has been used by commercial fishermen for many years. This practice has enabled some fisherman to increase yield when used along with other good fishing and boating practices.
Cannon’s electric downriggers offer fishermen a big advantage in being able to stabilize and control the positive charge around their boat. Because of the Lexan® construction of the frame, Cannon downriggers are insulated from your boat’s hull charge. When the stainless steel downrigger cable is lowered into the water, the natural ionization between the cable and the boat creates a positive charge of 0.7 to 0.9 volts in saltwater and 0.3 to 0.6 volts in fresh water. This natural voltage is dependent upon salinity and mineral content of the water. Your actual voltage may vary.
14
1/16"
Short Stop System
Cable
Terminator
Weight
Insulator
NOTICE: Short stop and Positive Ion Control features do not function when spooled with monofilament or super lines.
