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Scotty 1091 Installation, Maintenance, Use And Safety

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MANUAL
INSTALLATION
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.
downrigger
1050 • 1050MP • 1060
1080 • 1085 • 1091
MAINTENANCE
USE & SAFETY

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  • Page 1 1080 • 1085 • 1091 INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE & 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 Most of the time you will want a uniform slow speed to avoid tangles. However, in instances where you want a lure deep very quickly, the Scotty will respond, giving you complete control. In addition, the brake is factory set to allow the line to pay out if you hang up on the bottom.
  • 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 Models 1085 and 1091 are designed for use on wide beam boats of 16 ft. long and up. Installation on smaller boats is not recommended. All sports have some physical hazards connected with them and fishing with Downrigger 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 currents or on windy days.

  • Page 6: Mounting Instructions

    Do not mount it where you have to reach or lean a long way to make the connections. FOR MODELS 1050 & 1060 These models mount using the 1010 slide-in mounting bracket supplied with the downrigger. This bracket should be securely mounted to the boat as shown below.
  • Page 7 Mounting Instructions FOR MODELS 1080, 1085 & 1091 These models mount onto a Scotty 1023 tilt-up mounting bracket supplied with the downrigger. This bracket should be securely mounted to the boat as shown below. The downrigger can be mounted on the side of the boat, the stern or off the corner.
  • Page 8 Rigging your fishing lines Tighten your downrigger brake by moving it counter clockwise, and attach your weight to the downrigger snap hook. It is best to do this outside the boat so if you drop the weight it won’t damage anything. Clip the snap end of the release clip to the downrigger weight.
  • Page 9 Downriggers Do’s & Don’ts Attach your rod and reel line to your downrigger while your boat is in forward motion. It avoids tangles. Read the depth counter when you catch a fish, then go back to the same depth. Replace badly worn or kinked wire. Use enough weight (7 to 15 lbs.) on your downrigger to keep your line at a sharp downward angle, approximately 30 degrees or less when your trolling speed is correct.

  • Page 10: Brake Adjustment

    Keep tension on the supply spool to wind the new line on as tight as possible. Avoid twisting or kinking the line/wire, or winding it onto the spool too loosely. This operation is best carried out with two people. Attach a new Scotty bumper and snap hook.
  • Page 11 Pedestal Mount 12" Mount 6" (2106) 1026 1025 Pedestal Right Angle Swivel Mount Side Gunnel Mount 1021 1028 Gimbal Clamp Mount - 9" Mount 12" (1029) For more information on these and other Scotty products, go to our website at www.scotty.com...
  • Page 12 To obtain parts, information or to locate the warranty service depot nearest you, check out our website: scotty.com/contact Although Scotty makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of specifications at the time of publication, specifications for products described in this publication are subject to change without notice.