Downriggers

[fishwitch44]

ok this might be a stretch in this forum but has anybody heard of or have "Lake System" downriggers..any input you can give me on these would be appreciated...i can't find a web site for this company anywhere..thanks..bob

[huntingfool43]

i have heard of them but never used or seen them.

[higherpowered]

I did a little research on these riggers a little while ago. Apparently the company is defunct and parts are impossible to get. Most of the info I got on 'em went like this....when they worked, they were great....just didn't work very long. I guess there were numerous problems with the controls (computer) on their electric model and the company eventually folded. Personally, I run Cannon Mag 10-A's and I love 'em. Have fished on other people's boats with Big Jon, Walker, and Scotty and would recommend them in that order. Nothing really wrong with Scotty, I just think it's a LOT of strain to put on a belt-drive device and I believe Cannon and Big Jon are the creme de la creme. IMO

[fishwitch44]

YIKESSSSSSS....:eek: ....thanks for the reply highpowered..that could be the reason i can't find a website..lol....currently i am running 4 Riviera electrics and am very happy with them..my problem is i have 2 that have slowed down considerably in deep water and those are the 2 i want to replace...the good thing is riviera is located 18 miles from me and they have been excellent if there have been problems...stop in and they will work on them on the spot...the 2 that have slowed are the older type and they have done everything that they can...they ususally have used ones that somebody has traded in to upgrade but because i need 2 they don't have any at the moment...lol....:eek: