Parker Yahoo Group Archived Messages
| ID | From | Subject | Date | |
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| 232 | ustank2 | outriggers | 9/8/2004 9:14:00 | |
You should take into consideration what size and weight lures and bait you will be pulling with the outriggers. The outriggers poles are made in various stiffness and length. A heavy pole for large baits and the more soft for lighter baits. Line weight too will determine size of lure. You do not want the pole snaping back and forth a lot due to waves etc. A light duty pole would be easy to deploy in light sea from the top. A heavy pole would be easier to deploy from the side. Attention should be paid to where the halyard could be placed. The stiffer the pole the heavier bait, higher test line and the less flopping around . A stiff pole will pull a light bait but but a light pole wil not pull a heavy bait. Guess it is somwhat determined by what species you are after. If mounting to side of cabin don't forget to reinforce with backing plate and large washers. That's my opinion for what it's worth. Good luck. | ||||