Big balls

[MY2SONS]

What do you guys use when using heavy cannonballs on the riggers (14#) to eliminate the shock on the line at the end of the decent/retrieve? I've heard there's some sort of shock absorber some guys use, but I'm not sure what it is. Since I can't get out and fish I might as well start stocking up for next year right?

[fishsniffer]

there is a cannonball shock absorber...not sure what downriggers you use..i use the cannon mag 5hs and it rolls to a stop so i guess ive never needed one

[HitMan]

Scotty makes a shock absorber. It looks like a big diver snubber. Here is a link: http://www.scotty.com/fishing-gear-equipment/fishing-supplies/diver-snubber.htm

I have no idea if it could take a heavy weight or not. Personally, I wouldn't trust it. Someone else also makes a coil looking spring that is supposed to be a shock absorber as well.

Depending on your downrigger brand, auto-stop below the surface is the best feature and no shock absorber is needed.

[Priority1]

You could probably use a black rubber bungee strap with your big balls.

[1mainiac]

Another reason I like my Big Jons the booms flex so not a issue.

[Paulywood]

I run 14#ers of my Big Jons and don't use anything. I don't know if a shock absorber is needed on other brands or not.

[mayvillemark]

Big Jons are the way to go like everyone said theshock absorberis built in.

[MY2SONS]

I have Cannons on my rig right now, but I was advised by a guy at the local outfitter shop in Holland to use some sort of shock absorber when using 14# balls. I just bought some #14 balls so I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. There's nothing worse then having your balls bounce uncontrollably.

[fishsniffer]

I have Cannons on my rig right now, but I was advised by a guy at the local outfitter shop in Holland to use some sort of shock absorber when using 14# balls. I just bought some #14 balls so I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. There's nothing worse then having your balls bounce uncontrollably.

like i was saying i have cannons and they have the auto stop..so they coast to a stop(maybe a foot)and when raising it the ball doesnt break the surface so my balls arent rubbin against my boat..they do dip in and out of the water though:)

[GLF]

Can you imagine what the non-fisherman think when they read a thread like this?

I have 15lb balls on my big jons. The are connected directly to the cable.

[Line Dancin]

14's on my walker tournament series and no problems.

edit:

directly connected

[Just Hook'n]

I too run BIG BALLS (15lbers) and have had no issues.

Now, I don't run as fast as Mikes Brutes that he got late season, but not everyone can have all the cool gear.

I've not had any issues without snubbers.

[seabee]

Dubro makes the shock absorbers you are talking about I use, and they work well.

[Yankee Troller]

I don't see the need for it I guess. I am running Scotty's with 250lb Power Pro. I have run up to 20lb weights (sharks) in up to 4-6's without ANY issues. When it gets rough I try not to put that much stress on the line, and i downsize to 15lb'ers.