What is the difference between Cannon Mag 5 and MAG 10?
The MAG5HS is the same as a MAG10HS except the 10 has the adjustable boom and also I the mag tens usually come with swivel bases and the 5’s do not. But the motors are the same.
What size downrigger do I need?
Six to eight pounds is typical for most moderate depth freshwater applications and ten pounds is typical for saltwater. (see Weight Table). The amount of weight needed on a downrigger is a function of the speed you are trolling and the depth you are fishing.
How deep can you fish a downrigger?
A downrigger weight of eight pounds is adequate for fishing depths up to about 50 feet and speeds approaching 2.5 MPH.
Who owns Cannon downriggers?
the Johnson Outdoors family
Today, Cannon downriggers are part of the Johnson Outdoors family, and they’ve evolved into high-tech tools that push the innovation envelope.
Who invented the downrigger?
Edward vom Hofe
Recently discovery of an Edward vom Hofe late 1860s-1870s downrigger found local to Niagara Falls and the Salmon River area point to the reelmaker Edward Vom Hofe Brooklyn New York as the father of the modern downrigger. Prior it was thought that the great lakes Michigan anglers had invented the modern rig.
What makes the Cannon Magnum electric downrigger better?
Featuring rugged Cannon Edge construction, the Magnum is built tougher and smarter with fewer moving parts, one-piece composite construction, a redesigned boom end, protected circuit boards, and easy access spool, switches, plugs, and mounting nuts.
Which is the best downrigger for the water?
Magnum is the go-to downrigger for serious anglers for exactly these reasons. Its ruggedness and reliability have been proven on the water, year after year. But smart anglers know Magnum has a sophisticated side too. The Cannon Magnum Electric Downrigger is available in 3 models: Magnum 10 TS (Tournament Series), Magnum 10, and Magnum 5.
Which is better Cannon Magnum or cannon edge?
Magnum is built tougher and smarter to make you a better angler. Cannon Edge Design features fewer moving parts, one-piece composite construction, a redesigned boom end, protected circuit boards, and easy access to the spool, switches, plugs and mounting knobs.
What’s the up and down switch on a Magnum 5?
Magnum 5 provide instant up/down control of your weights with a flip of the up/down switch. Stop cranking your weights up manually, and start getting automatic retrieval of your trolling weights to increase your efficiency on the water.