Does anyone use these?

Hooked · Post by **Hooked** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:34 am

Does anyone use this type of release? They came with my boat but either I don't know how to use them or there is no way to pre-load your pole with tension. Any help or information is appreciated.

Lickety-Split · Post by **Lickety-Split** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:05 am

Looks like a Black's down rigger release. They were made for the fishermen to twist the line,4-8 times with the eye to go into the release.

Post by **Angry Pirate** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 11:31 pm

I use these and they work just as lickety-split states I personally like these releases best.

Post by **Dirty** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 6:57 am

I use another manufacturers variant, but the concept is the same. They work great.

Pikesmith · Post by **Pikesmith** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 10:44 am

I use a blacks release also. You can also tightened the release down and and use a rubber band in the release if you like that more.

Thundercat · Post by **Thundercat** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:17 am

A newer design is a CHAMBERLAIN RELEASE FOR DOWNRIGGERS, this has 2 adjustments 1 for the rod and 1 for the fish, works good for small fish.

Bruce

Post by **Dirty** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:18 am

[quote="Thundercat" post=7232]A newer design is a CHAMBERLAIN RELEASE FOR DOWNRIGGERS, this has 2 adjustments 1 for the rod and 1 for the fish, works good for small fish.

Bruce[/quote]

This is what I use - they are fantastic.

Hooked · Post by **Hooked** » Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:22 am

Thank you for all the info everyone. Looking forward to giving them a go tomorrow

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