Downrigger cable replacement

[zouavecat]

I have a couple of older cannon electric downriggers and I need to replace the cable on one of them. I have been reading that a lot of people are going to braid instead of stainless steel cable. Just wondering what was best, I am fishing Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout. Thanks for any input.

[pikechet]

I have always just used stainless steel cable for salmon and trout in Lake Michigan. Recently I tried out some nylon coated stainless steel cable that I really liked. I found in on a site I bought some replacement parts on for my cannon.

[SeaCatMich]

The biggest issue with braid on downriggers is that spiney water fleas get on it.

I have a brand new 100 yard spool of 200# test Power Pro that I would sell if you decide you want to try it.

[bmsstp4u]

With Cannons remember your auto stop will not work with out steel cable! We still use stainless, we switched to the coated for a hot minute but it was not very good the coating came off pretty quick and got all jambed up! Go with stainless and get the cannonball snubbers!!

Just my 2 cents

[zouavecat]

Thanks Brian, I did not know that. I will get the stainless steel cable. I am not familiar with the snubbers for downriggers, I will check into that! Thanks