Slammin Salmon

[r2u2]

Have been admiring your catch then went back to look again noticing your down rigger. How do you have it mounted in that small boat? Do you have two? I have been thinking of getting a couple for my boat.
rj

I actually run 4 down riggers on my boat. Two of which are mounted on Tite-lock clamp on mounts.   The other two are mounted on pedestal mounts that are bolted to carpeted buildouts on the boat.  On one side the buildout is a built in cooler and the other side it's a horizontal net rack that has an 8" deck along the top.  This deck is where the pedastal mount is attached.  The two on pedestals have extendable booms and all four are on swivel mounts.  This allows me to swivel the short booms in closer to the boat.  I then extend the booms out on the other 2 and am able to separate the lines.  If I have 3 people on the boat we run at least 5 poles by running a leaded longline out the back.  I can and have ran a stacker on one of the down riggers to allow for 6 poles but it's often more hassle than it's worth to deal with stackers unless everyone on the boat is experienced and somewhat skilled in running that system.

We tripled up 3 times yesterday and had multiple double hook ups.  Gets a little hectic but makes it fun and interesting. 

Thanks for the reply, that helps.