Downriggers
Heavy-duty downriggers for trolling precision
It changed
The Game
Made in canada. Scotty has produced quality downriggers for over 50 years.
Downriggers were designed to help your bait mirror fish movements, target a specific depth, and keep your lure there while you await a bite.
Scotty makes several lines of durable downrigger models, including electric and manual downriggers as well as models suitable for small boats or kayaks.
See our Downrigger Basics video for an animated presentation on the fundamentals of using a downrigger on your boat.
A more detailed overview on the benefits of using a downrigger can be found further down the page in the section titled Why Use a Downrigger?
High
Performance
Electric Downriggers
The go-to choice for serious fishermen and guides. Unmatched in power, they boast the fastest retrieval speed of any downrigger on the market.
All of our High Performance Electric Downrigger models come equipped with an illuminated digital counter, a 1.25″ diameter telescopic boom with a length range of 36 – 60″, and a clutch brake with the largest braking surface in the industry.
Made from engineering-grade materials and with a history of marine success and dependability, these models are a top choice for anglers the world over.
Depthpower
Electric Downriggers
If you’re looking for superior speed powered by reliable custom-designed motors, all backed by rigorous quality control testing—look no further than our Depthpower Electric Downrigger series.
Manual
Downriggers
Engineered with simplicity in mind and with features found in no other model, our Manual Downriggers have been a preferred choice of anglers for over forty years.
Why Use
A Downrigger?
There are many differences between fish species in the way they adapt to dynamic environmental conditions (e.g. water temperature, light, and oxygen levels). These factors profoundly influence the depth at which fish hunt—a key variable for anglers.
To effectively mimic the behaviours of fish prey, it can be highly beneficial to have our lures at precise depths when trolling. This requires a different approach—and a different set of gear—than one would use for fishing in rivers, streams, and other small bodies of water.
With a downrigger, you can easily target specific depths based on the seasonality of fish behaviours and movements, allowing for a more directed approach to getting in the strike zone.
Scotty Downriggers are built for this purpose—to give anglers the upper hand when fishing for a variety of freshwater and saltwater fish species.
And when it comes to our downriggers, the focus is on purposing quality engineering-grade materials, rugged heavy-duty design, maintainability, modularity, and a high degree of interoperability with our mounting systems.
Downriggers
In 12 steps
A detailed overview of the process for using a downrigger
your boat.
Tighten the drag on your reel. Reel in excess line until your rod bends into a fairly tight arc downward towards the water.
We want to keep the rod in this position until we get a bite or we're ready to pack it in. Hopefully the former.
When we do, it's time to get ready! If the fish applies enough force, then it will release your line from the clip.
If the release clip is still in place, it's easy enough to disengage it—take the rod and move it in an upward motion until there's enough pressure for the line to be released.
It's easy to get excited and forget this step, but it's important to do this. We don't want the downrigger line to become tangled with the fishing line.
Hitting auto stop will quickly retrieve the weight, and the stopper beads we placed earlier will ensure that the downrigger comes to a stop on its own—without any further attention needed—leaving us free to play the fish and get it on to the boat.
Compact
Downriggers
While designed to minimize the footprint for small fishing vessels, our Compact Downriggers deliver big on performance, features, and value.
Laketroller
Downriggers
Simple to use and quick to install, our Laketrollers use a compact-streamlined design to make it easy to target depth from kayaks or small fishing boats.
Limited Lifetime
Warranty
Widely regarded for their durability, strength, and longevity, all Scotty Downriggers come with a limited lifetime warranty—in addition to the best service and support in the marine and fishing industries.
For more information, please visit our Warranty Information & Registration page with the link below.
Downrigger
Parts & Accessories
Maintain your downrigger. We've got the parts.
go to our downrigger parts & accessories page
For all Scotty High Performance Downriggers, Depthpower Downriggers, and Line Pullers. IP67 rated 12V...
For all Scotty High Performance Downriggers, Depthpower Downriggers, and Line Pullers. IP67 rated 12V...
For all Scotty High Performance Downriggers, Depthpower Downriggers, and Line Pullers. IP67 rated 12V...
Replacement Lid for High Performance Downriggers only Includes LCD Counter
Replacement counter with base For Scotty Electric Depthpower Downriggers only
Replacement Counter Cover for Scotty Manual Downriggers only
Replacement Downrigger Handle for Scotty Manual Downriggers only Includes bolt and sleeve
Pulley Replacement Kit for Scotty downriggers Includes pulley wheel/housing, boom end-cap, and adapters...
Replacement Emergency Crank Handle For Scotty Electric Downriggers
Single Kevlar drive belt by Optibelt™ For Scotty High Performance Downriggers and the 2500 Line Pull...
Scotty Fishing Products
Over 70 years of manufacturing expertise
Founded in 1952 in Victoria, British Columbia by Blaney and Alameda Scott—we are proud to have built a legacy of tough, coastal Canadian manufacturing to serve anglers everywhere.
Scotty’s original Saltaire downrigger model was first released in 1973—and while we’ve made countless tweaks, refinements, and improvements in subsequent design, the purpose hasn’t changed—help you to get the fish on the line and into your boat.
get
Organized
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, the 450 Downrigger Trolling Caddy is built to handle your most common trolling tackle, tools, and accessories with ease.
Built with the same level of durability that anglers have come to expect from a Scotty product, it can be easily installed on your existing 1026 Pedestal Swivel Mount or hard mounted directly to your boat.
