flyman013 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I was just curious as to what releases everyone uses. I'm using a Walker adjustable line release and am not happy with them. I'm still new to the salmon world, but ALL the hits I've had by salmon or trout have not tripped the release. The only fish to have tripped the release was a perch, and I still don't know how he did it. Everyone I've talked to says I use the release correct and I have the tension adjusted as low as it can. Any advice or suggestions on a new release would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Walkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsniffer Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 blacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwhisperer Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Go with the Blacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 big jon band buster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOPPERKLAD Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Blacks are one of the easiest to use and adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mainiac Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I run Off Shore releases behind Blacks that are modified to not open seems strange but works good for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nailer Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Blacks all the way!!Out catch rate went way up when we started using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyman013 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thanks everyone. Sounds like the Blacks is the one to go with. I've been looking at that one, looks like it's easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitMan Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Black's or the very similar DuBro Releases are the best two choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tltorrice Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I just switched to Blacks this year and like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky duck Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I use the red off shore, I thought they where the heavy ones!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2UNREEL Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Once you go Blacks you never go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsniffer2 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Once you go Blacks you never go back! LMAO:lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalidle Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I bought the Chamberlains and love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Bomb Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I built my own release with some 1/8 aluminum welding rod, and use rubberbands, but im thinking about trying the blacks myself. Man does that get great reviews. Would be nice to not have to worry about rubber bands in general, along with them breaking when fishing really deep. They seem to toughen up when fished real deep. Ive also read quite a bit about the Chamberlain release as well and it gets rave reviews. Even finer tune adjustments then the blacks. Has both rod tension and fish tension adjustments.Blacks seem to run about $9.99 each and the chamberlain about $21.99 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman51 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 i just went to the chamberlain this year. havent had a chance to use them yet. but they sure seem to be the answer to the small fish problem. you can set rod tension then you can set lure tension. downriggerrelease.com check it out for yourself. have a great season.....sherman.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmishler Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 We are gonna run a blacks on a port side out down and a chamberlain on starboard out down then see what what we like more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEYES Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 That one will be an easy pick Matt. And I doubt you will pick the Blacks. Once you go Chamberlain...you won't go Black ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay d Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 That one will be an easy pick Matt. And I doubt you will pick the Blacks. Once you go Chamberlain...you won't go Black ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
det07 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I have both but have not used the chamberlain. I hear that they release when pulling large attractors or when fished deep. They seem to be just the ticket for light biting fish.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman51 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 hey guys and galsits me again. some guys are talking about the price of the chamberlains. if there worth the extra few $$$ then its not that bad. also midwesthuntersoutlet.com had them for 12.99 the other day and 4.99 flat shipping for everything you bought. and you can go to keiths web site(he,s the guy who makes them) if you do be sure to watch the video. he,s going to have the ultamate stacker out in may. the only thing is if you use a bead type auto stop you,ll have to add another bead above where you plan to stack. or just watch for the stacker and stop before it hits the bead. but just bringing up the rigger the release will trip when it hits the pully and just slide down your cable to your bead or your weight if you dont use beads. i only stack about 5 ft above my weight if i stack at all so it wont bother me. downriggerrelease.com and contact keith and he,ll sell you 6 releases for 17.00 each. i think thats 102.00 for 6 and that includes shipping. sorry again about such a long post. im just trying to help. i get fired up and cant shut up.LOL. i,m new to forums so i should burn down alittle before long. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GREAT SEASON....sherman.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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