Downriggers are standard equipment for Great Lakes anglers, but they have practical applications for inland trout anglers and even walleye anglers in some places. They are an effective tool for ...

Today we're out here in Lake Ontario flat-line trolling for lake trout. I'm using the silver/blue American Smelt model crank bait. We're out here in 30' of water, and the crankbait dives about 20' ...

Rainbows like to rise to dry flies. They typically hang out higher in the water column than brown trout, and they do a good deal more of their feeding on the water’s surface. During a strong insect ...

Several downrigger styles are available. Electric downriggers are standard on most charter boats. An electric 'rigger deploys and reels in the downrigger weight, which may weigh 10 or 12 pounds or ...

Learn how to rig, deploy, and catch fish with a downrigger for consistent success targeting trout, salmon, walleye or any other deep water fish. This gives you the basic idea of a downrigger set up.