When will the "New" Cut Bait Rigs be available?

The Cut Bait Rigs will be available at your favorite Dealer and on this website Spring of 2007.

Why does the pin in the Fixed Slider show wear?

Simply put, friction. When the Fixed Slider was designed, we had to pick a material that was slightly softer than the monofilament on which it was being mounted. If we hadn't done this, it would be highly likely that your line would break or kink when a fish strikes. Replacement Pins are easily fitted in down times and are available in packs of 4.

What can I do to reduce the wear on the Fixed Slider Pin?

(part 1) Keep good tension on the line between the downrigger ball and your rod. This reduces wear on the Fixed Slider pin by allowing a hooked fish to travel directly down the line creating a positive release and preventing the fish from running up and down the "belly" of the line without releasing.

(part 2) The wear on the pin can also be lessened by the placement of your line in the release. If using a pinch pad type downrigger release, it is suggested that the line be placed no further back than halfway.

How can I avoid line twisting when mounting a Fixed Slider on my downrigger lines?

Simply trail the trolling spoon and line from the Fixed Slider behind the boat before attaching the Fixed Slider to your fishing line.

What is the best depth to run the Rotating Teaser?

The Rotating Teaser is most effective after 20 feet down.

What is the best speed to run the Rotating Teaser?

We usually run 2.3 to 2.5 but run a little faster with the teaser.

What is the best bait to run with the Teaser?

Teasers have been run traditionally with cut bait but they have a long standing proven track record of producing fish on trolling spoons and flies. Some Fisherman prefer a small spoon like a Fishlander or a Stinger while others use a full size spoon. We prefer spoons or flies.

What are the best conditions to run the Rotating Teasers?

We like to run the Rotating Teaser off the center rigger deep or off the Dipsy®. The fish have a much more aggressive bite with the Rotating Teaser and want to inhale the spoon. This will work when the fish are down deep and you may not be reading them but also at times of the day when the fish are normally less productive.

I had my best fishing trip ever while using the Rotating Teaser, but I didn't catch any fish on the Rotating Teaser itself. I caught fish on everything else, why didn't I catch any on the Rotating Teaser?

There are a lot of things we don't know about how you were running the Rotating Teaser. We dont always catch fish on the teaser either. The Rotating Teaser is an attractor not a lure. We have noticed that we catch more fish when we have the Rotating Teaser in the water because it attracts fish to the area. For instance we might have to adjust the leader length and switch lures to get it working. We have had days when there is not enough thermocline and days when the fish were not deep enough and the Rotating Teasers gave off too much flash.