Cannon Digi Troll 5 Downrigger

andrew001 · **Joined:** Tue Sep 28, 2004 10:21 am **Posts:** 32

Has any one used Cannon Digi Troll 5 down riggers looking to up grade from my walker down riggers any info would be appreciated

thedrifter · **Posted:** Mon Apr 17, 2017 7:19 am

If You were to upgrade go Scotty not Cannon

outrage · **Posted:** Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:35 am

Ditto on Scotty recommendation. I run the 30" boom electrics, and I bought them super cheap when they went on sale on Cabela's website. Marine Outfitters in Kingston is also now a dealer. A friend of mine with a bigger boat on the west coast runs the high performance Scotty's, which are really awesome when you are working 300 FOW. (and Scotty is a Canadian company!)

captainconsecon · **Joined:** Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:28 pm **Posts:** 104

What is it you guys don't like about cannon..? I have four of the digi trolls and love them

outrage · **Posted:** Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:02 am

captainconsecon wrote:

What is it you guys don't like about cannon..? I have four of the digi trolls and love them

I've never used one. I looked at them when I was shopping and they seemed relatively expensive. Despite being cheaper, the Scottys have been bullet proof. I'm sure Cannon would be good as well.

thedrifter · **Posted:** Mon Apr 17, 2017 11:11 am

Scotty built in Canada way faster up ball the down ball is on a freewheel clutch out lifts a 20 lb shark as fast as any make on the market led lit counter low profile. Want more??

andrew001 · **Joined:** Tue Sep 28, 2004 10:21 am **Posts:** 32

Thanks for the info i purchased the scotty depth power propack. the fact its a Canadian company was the selling point for me.

Yankee Troller · **Joined:** Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:54 am **Posts:** 23

thedrifter wrote:

Scotty built in Canada way faster up ball the down ball is on a freewheel clutch out lifts a 20 lb shark as fast as any make on the market led lit counter low profile. Want more??

I know this response is a little late, but better late than never. The up on all Cannons and ONLY the high speed Scottys are the same at 250' per minute. I run 20lb sharks all the time on my Cannon's. I have buddies with the new Scotty LED lit counters, and they replace at least one a year. Why didn't you mention that?

Both downriggers are QUALITY downriggers that will get the job done. Smashing a downrigger you have no clue about is ignorant.

What you will miss with the Scotty that Cannon Digitroll 5's have is the build up and the slow down when sending/retrieving a cannonball. You have the option to put metal rod holders under the cannon downriggers as well.

captainconsecon · **Joined:** Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:28 pm **Posts:** 104

I love my digi trolls lol I wanted to see what someone had to say why they dident like lol..they have ion control they have bottom track..u can set em to jig themselves and everything..I love my cannons ..

outrage · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:11 pm

Here's a whole thread on this:

http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-for ... ggers.html

both brands seem to get the job done, and fish definitely can't tell if its a Scotty or Cannon..

thedrifter · **Posted:** Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:20 am

Ahh I was not trying smash anything but I do have three Cannons D trolls in the shed I run 4 Custom Big jons 1100 Speed riggers with Scotty booms,
and run Scottys on a 23 ft. and connons on an 18 ft I like my Scottys best! Fastest most reliable smallest profile best quality and made in Canada.

TheLandshark · **Posted:** Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:52 am

You think the Scotty's have a small profile? I've owned them. I liked them. The counters suck. I wish i had a dollar for every boat I've been in where I had to lift the cover to see the counter. I hear the LEDs are not good. Both have their quirks. I like the big Jon's but a kid could get their finger caught in the spool and I've seen sweatshirt strings etc... I do like the flex boom. I think the cannons look the best. The lift boom is a nice option on the Scotty's until your buddy drops it.

andrew001 · **Joined:** Tue Sep 28, 2004 10:21 am **Posts:** 32

Thanks to all for the information

thedrifter · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:43 pm

What ever! Nope never had a problem with the counters but I use my finder to watch the depth always. On a reset I go to the counters. But do scrap the steel cable idea Scotty 300 lb braid all the way no kinks no fraying and the flees don't seem to stick as bad the braid has no hum spools way smother and is better.

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