Kokanee fishing rigs: I have a downrigger that's a pain to use, so I use lead core line and need it to go a little deeper. I have 1 & 2 oz. Swivels with the small chain on both ends.

Rusty42 Loc: CA

I have a downrigger that's a pain to use, so I use lead core line and need it to go a little deeper. I have 1 & 2 oz. Swivels with the small chain on both ends. These weights are made for trolling, but I need to figure out where they put them on the line, above the flashers, the bottom of the flashers or at the point the leader is connected. Any ideas?

GLA Loc: WA State

Above the flashers. Connect the weight to the main line, add a 20-30 lb bumper about 2 or 2 1/2 feet long (allows the flasher to work better), the flasher, then the terminal tackle (bait). Good luck!

TJA57 Loc: chino, CA

GLA wrote:

Above the flashers. Connect the weight to the main line, add a 20-30 lb bumper about 2 or 2 1/2 feet long (allows the flasher to work better), the flasher, then the terminal tackle (bait). Good luck!

Yes I agree this setup works well for me.👍

Still above water Loc: San Francisco ca

Rusty42 wrote:

I have a downrigger that's a pain to use, so I use lead core line and need it to go a little deeper. I have 1 & 2 oz. Swivels with the small chain on both ends. These weights are made for trolling, but I need to figure out where they put them on the line, above the flashers, the bottom of the flashers or at the point the leader is connected. Any ideas?

I put my trolling weights above the flashers. I do not not use lead core line, but when I’m not utilizing my downriggers I will tie the trolling weight to my main line then put a twelve inch leader from the trolling weight to the flashers. A 1 oz. Trolling weight will put my presentation about 10ft deep depending on trolling speed. It works for me!

Loveatightline Loc: Nv

You can also add a snap weight to the main line .It makes it easier to change the weight and can be removed when bringing in a fish,shortens up the overall line and makes it easier to net your catch.

Tahoan

What's a snap weight?

Loveatightline Loc: Nv

It has a clamp that holds onto the main line and a split ring that connects to the sinker.check basspro website and enter snap weight

Loveatightline Loc: Nv

Here you go

Loveatightline Loc: Nv

FYI
They hold position very well and I have not noticed any line damage.

Rusty42 Loc: CA

Makes sense attaching the weight to the main line, that's the way I attached it but got to thinking it could be wrong. Thanks to everyone that replied, this is a great forum 👍

FixorFish Loc: SW Oregon

You can always try using a diver, Jet or Dipsey either one, to get that depth.

Umpfisherman Loc: Bakersfield, California

Above the flashers

DVTracker Loc: Harrisburg, PA.

Rusty42 wrote:

I have a downrigger that's a pain to use, so I use lead core line and need it to go a little deeper. I have 1 & 2 oz. Swivels with the small chain on both ends. These weights are made for trolling, but I need to figure out where they put them on the line, above the flashers, the bottom of the flashers or at the point the leader is connected. Any ideas?

Can also use an in-line sinker. I use a heavy or medium heavy rod, no down rigger. Tie your main line to one end and your fluorocarbon leader of any length to the other. I use anywhere from a 1 to 4 oz weight depending on the lure I am using and depth I want to be at. Trolling speed plays into it too, slower the speed, deeper the lure goes, around 2 mph works well. Bass Pro has them, but at times some weight sizes are sold out and not listed.