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DEPTHPOWER
ELECTRIC DOWNRIGGER
• Installation • Maintenance •
• Use and Safety •
CAUTION! Read through this entire booklet before operating your Scotty Downrigger.
Improper use may damage your downrigger and void the warranty. You may also expose
yourself to unnecessary danger and physical injury.
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Summary of Contents for Scotty Depthpower 30"
- Page 1 • Installation • Maintenance • • Use and Safety • CAUTION! Read through this entire booklet before operating your Scotty Downrigger. Improper use may damage your downrigger and void the warranty. You may also expose yourself to unnecessary danger and physical injury.
- Page 2 The result is a faster retrieval speed with less electric power used. The Scotty Depthpower Downrigger will retrieve at speeds two to three times faster than most electrics.
- Page 3 Fishing with Downriggers Downrigger fishing is a whole new style of trolling. It may take a little while to get used to it, but after you begin to catch fish with it, you’ll never go back to using heavy tackle. Unlike conventional trolling, the first evidence of a strike may show with just a wiggle of your rod tip or your downrigger pulley.
- Page 4 Downrigger Safety The Scotty Depthpower 30” and 60” electric downriggers are designed for use on wide beam boats of 16 ft. in length and up. Installation on smaller boats is not recommended. All sports have some physical hazards connected with them and fishing with downriggers calls for some common sense and precaution.
- Page 5 What happens when you hit bottom? When your weight touches bottom while trolling, you will see the downrigger boom bounce. You should immediately bring your weight up to a safer depth. WARNING! Be very cautious when fishing in strong tidal current or on windy days.
- Page 6 Wiring Instructions and Installation WARNING: Batteries contain a large amount of potential electrical energy. Extreme care must be used when working with batteries. An improper connection to a battery can release enough energy to cause severe injury or fire. PLEASE READ THROUGH INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 7: Circuit Breaker
Circuit Breaker Your Scotty electric downrigger is equipped with an automatic circuit breaker to protect the motor from overload. If you hang up on the bottom or on a heavy mass of weeds and then push the power up button, the circuit breaker will probably trip. -
Page 8: Mounting Instructions
Mounting Instructions All Scotty electric downriggers mount on the Scotty No. 1023 tilt up mounting bracket supplied with the downrigger. This bracket can be bolted directly to your gunnel or on top of an alternative mount (for additional mounting options see page 15). The downrigger can be mounted on the side of the boat, the stern or off the corner. - Page 9 Rigging Your Fishing lines Once mounted, push the downrigger brake handle forward to ensure it is in the locked position. Attach your weight to the downrigger snap hook. Use enough weight to ensure the downrigger cable does not drag back at more than a 30 degree angle when travelling at trolling speeds.
- Page 10 Clip the snap of the Power Grip release to the downrigger weight. Attach your fishing line to the Power Grip release by squeezing the jaws apart and placing your fishing line between the pads. You can adjust the release tension by placing the fishing line further into the jaws.
- Page 11 Use of Nylon line will void the downrigger warranty. Use of Scotty brand braided line will not void your warranty DON’T Spray downrigger or wire with spray lubricants, oils etc., as these will damage the plastic.
- Page 12 Emergency Crank Handle Before fishing with your Scotty Depthpower for the first time, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the Emergency Crank Handle A. This device is intended for use when a power loss has occurred and the weight must be retrieved.
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Page 13: Care And Maintenance
Do not expose the downrigger to ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. A fabric cover (Scotty product No. 3015) is available to protect your downrigger from ultraviolet damage. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT It may be necessary to adjust the brake tension if either the weight does not descend freely or cannot be held when the brake is in the on position. - Page 14 Use of larger diameter wire will also affect the counter accuracy and may not be compatible with Scotty stopper beads. Scotty utilizes the highest quality wire available. As there are many causes of wire breakage, wire is not subject to any warranty, expressed...
- Page 15 Optional Mounts for your Downrigger Right Angle Side Pedestal Swivel Rail Mount Gunnel Mount Mount No. 1027 No. 1025 No. 1026 Gimbal Mount Pedestal Riser Dual Rod Holder No. 1028 9” No. 2606 6” No. 247 No. 1029 12” No. 2612 12” If you’re looking for quality trolling gear, visit our website.
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How do you attach the self locating snap onto downrigger weight
To attach the self-locating snap to the Scotty Depthpower 30" downrigger weight, push the downrigger brake handle forward to lock it, then attach your weight to the downrigger snap hook. Ensure you use enough weight so the downrigger cable does not drag back more than a 30-degree angle at trolling speed.
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