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CAUTION:
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW CANNON
DOWNRIGGER.
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
MAG 20DT/ts
®
OWNER'S MANUAL
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MAG 20DT/HS
NOTE: Do not return your CANNON® Downrigger to
your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or
replace this unit. You may obtain service by:
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calling CANNON® at 1-800-227-6433;
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returning your downrigger to the Factory Service
Center;
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sending or taking your downrigger to any
CANNON® Authorized Service Center on
enclosed list.
Please include proof of purchase, serial number
and purchase date for warranty service with any
of the above options.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Powering Multiple Downriggers Operating Your Downrigger ® MAG 20DT/HS NOTE: Do not return your CANNON® Downrigger to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service by: • calling CANNON® at 1-800-227-6433;... -
Page 2: Introduction To Downriggers
Introduction to Controlled Depth Fishing Undoubtedly there are many fishermen familiar with the methods and use of controlled depth fishing. During the mid 1960's the state of Michigan introduced Pacific salmon into the Great lakes in an attempt to revitalize its sport fishing industry. -
Page 3: Mag 20 Dt New Features
Mag 20 DT New Features Magnum Power The Mag 20 DT/HS and Mag 20 DT/TS feature improved tolling weight capacity, retrieval rate, and quality. The Mag 20 DTs can now accommodate trolling weights up to 20lbs. The newly improved Mag 20 DTs also feature a high retrieval rate up to 250 feet per minute. -
Page 4: Mounting Your Downrigger
99% of the job. Due to the great variety of boats available, mounting your downrigger can be a dilemma. Having proper mounting accessories is essential. Cannon has a complete line of mounting accessories to conveniently mount your downriggers on any boat. Mounting Accessories... - Page 5 Side Rail Mounting Side/Rail mounts can be mounted to a welded T section. They can also be used at the two rail section butt joint. In both installations it is recommended to use a non-slip material, such as rubber or a thin wood sheet, between metal surfaces.
- Page 6 Wellnuts cannot be used on decks thicker than 7/16". Decks thinner than 1/4" Use a Cannon deck plate to prevent deflection and add stability to decks thinner than 1/4". Use the deck plate as a template to mark the hole locations.
- Page 7 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...
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Page 8: Terminator & Line Release
CABLE IN CABLE IN 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. Close Tension Open... -
Page 9: Attaching The Rod Holder
Attaching the Rod Holder The positive lock rod holder incorporates a locking disk that allows the rod holder to be aligned in 15 degree increments. Slide the rod holder tube into the clamp to the desired position within the recommended area (see below). Be sure the angled shoulders are facing up. -
Page 10: Wiring Your Downrigger
Mag 20 DT should be positive when in contact with the water. The following tips can be useful: • Use Cannon vinyl coated lead weights. Lead, if not pure, can produce negative charges. • Use the trolling weight insulators supplied with your downrigger. -
Page 11: Powering Multiple Downriggers
FUSE / BREAKER SPECIFICATIONS: 30 Amp, 32 Volt, waterproof, fast blow. WIRE SPECIFICATIONS: 0-15 ft. (0-5 meters) 10 gauge 15-25 ft. (5-8 meters) 8 gauge 25-30 ft. (8-9 meters) 6 gauge CAUTION: When using wire longer than that provided with your unit, follow the above chart. When running more than 30 feet from the battery, contact a qualified electrician. -
Page 12: Operating Your Downrigger
Operating Your Downrigger After mounting the Cannon downrigger to your boat, release some line from your rod and reel so that the lure is anywhere from 5 to 100 feet behind the boat. Tthis is called drop back. Attach the fishing line firmly into the line release. - Page 13 (approximately 1 second). Adjusting the Depth Meter The Cannon Depth Meter provides non-slip accuracy, plus easy resetting. To reset, just slide the meter away from the reel until the gears are disengaged. Spin meter gear to change setting.
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Page 14: The Short Stop System
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... - Page 15 How the Positive Ion Control System Works The PIC system uses an internal circuit that passes the voltage through the drive train of the Mag 20 DT to the reel set screw. The set screw contacts the cable. Care must be taken to ensure contact between the cable and the set screw when replacing the cable.
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Page 16: The Effects Of Blowback
The farther the weight is behind you, the shallower the weight The following charts provide you with blowback information for three sizes of Cannon downrigger weights pulled at three different speeds with no lures attached and with no current. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM: The Mag 20 DT/HS \ Mag 20 DT/TS fails to continue running after toggle switch is pushed up and held momentarily, while cable is still in water, or is having problems with the PIC voltage. -
Page 18: Trolling Tips
Ten Good Trolling Tips 1) Test your lures over the boat side before sending them down and back. Do this to make sure the lure wiggles and wobbles properly without going belly up or wandering off. Some lures can be adjusted, fine tuned actually, to impart maximum action. -
Page 19: Warranty Information
To obtain warranty service in the U.S., the downrigger or part believed to be defective and the proof of original purchase (including the date of purchase) must be presented to a Cannon® Authorized Service Center or to Cannon®’s factory service center in Mankato, MN. -
Page 20: Authorized Service Centers
231-731-8352 For a current list of authorized Cannon Service Centers, including those outside of the US and Canada, please see our web page at All CANNON Downriggers are covered by US Pat.D-269, 992. Copyright 2006 Johnson Outdoors, Inc. All rights reserved.