How did you installed your downrigger ?

[Drydok1]

Originally Posted by JeanF

So, what i should i do to make sure the downrigger will be secure ?

Through bolt w/ a hefty backing plate, 1/4" alum plate is what I use. Pull your rod holder inserts on the liner to get access. Mount them as far astern as you can. Might want to think about mounting your dipsy rod holders at the same time(wire dipsys rock!!), they should be through bolted and backed also.

[Mac_Attack]

Sorry I don't have any pictures to show you, I mounted mine as Wilson suggested. I have used them for two seasons with no problems. I don't fish for steelhead very often so that is probaly why it works for me. If I was to become a more avid salmon fisherman I too would through bolt them on the gunwhale (gunnel). Billy Mac

[JeanF]

Thank's all,

I think i got the answer today at the lake.

One angler put them on a braket ( tubing 2X 6 ) mounted on 2 8 '' base high. The braket look like 96 '' long .

At each extremite, 1 downrigger is bolted.
I think it secure very well, mounted that way.