Terminating the Downrigger Cable
TERMINATOR
Rubber Cushion | Cable |
Tip: A set of pliers with wire cutters is recommended for this part of setup.
Unwind about 2 feet of cable and thread the cable through the rubber cushion.
Attach to terminator.
Snap &
Swivel
Examine the top of the terminator and note the order shown in the detail to run cable.
CABLE IN
CABLE IN
CABLE
OUT
& LINE RELEASE
Lead cable into
HOLE A.
Pull six inches of cable through. Thread cable through swivel, then up into bottom of the terminator.
Lead cable out of HOLE B and into HOLE C. Push the cable until its end touches the inside of the terminator hook.
TIP: Use only straight cable, not kinked.
Tighten cable by squeezing terminator until it snaps shut.
HOLE A Then pull at top and bottom until drawn tight. Make sure that the cable threads in groove of the hook.
Swivel
Slide the cushion over the top of the terminator and give it a test pull.
The cable is set to attach a Cannon Trolling Weight.
Cannon | Close |
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The Cannon |
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the downrigger weight. Attach fishing line to the | Open | ||
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clip at the end of the release, and then click |
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through a series of increasing tension settings. |
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The release can be used with any test line on salt |
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or fresh water and may be adjusted from 2 to 22 |
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pounds of grip tension on the line. |
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To change line release tension, turn tension knob | Open |
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to (+) to increase or |
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may vary according to where the line is placed in |
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the grips. Higher tension is on the line if it is set |
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back toward the hinge, and lower if set closer to |
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the opening. To open the release, spread the |
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release arms with thumb and forefinger applying |
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pressure to the sides. |
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