Cannon® Strives for Performance Perfection with Introduction of New Electric Downriggers
Racine, Wis. (July 2010) After reviewing years of input from longtime downrigger users, Cannon® is introducing a new line of electric downriggers that reset the standard for durability, speed, performance and ease of use.
“One of the most important things we do as a manufacturer is listen to the people who use our products,” Cannon Senior Product Manager Dave Maryanov said. “Based on feedback from fishermen, we’ve completely redesigned our electric downriggers and implemented a series of design enhancements that will make controlled depth fishing more productive. We’ve also kept the downrigger features that have made Cannon a trusted name for years.”
The design enhancements on Cannon’s new electric downriggers include such key features as an easy access spool. This allows anglers to easily change spools or fix tangled cable. All of the switches and plugs on the new downriggers have been repositioned for greater accessibility and better ergonomics. The boom end now allows for freer motion of the downrigger cable, helping to prevent it from jumping off the pulley.
A number of changes have been made to give the new electric Cannon downriggers even more durability. The new design consists of a one-piece frame that is 40 percent stronger than previous models. On the inside, the electronics are fully enclosed and protected while an O-ring gasket assures the housing is watertight. The re-engineered electric motor makes the new downriggers significantly quieter. The motor housing is a modular design that can be removed easily to allow easy access to components.
At 250 feet per minute, Cannon downriggers will continue to have the fastest cable retrieval rate on the water. Paired with the exclusive Short-Stop feature, which protects the boat from swinging weights by stopping the weight at the waterline, Cannon downriggers allow anglers to quickly and safely reset their lines.
Cannon electric downriggers feature several innovative technologies, beginning with Positive Ion Control (PIC). PIC counteracts the negative ions emitted by the boat with a fish-attracting field of positive ions.
Digi-Troll™ 5 and 10 series downriggers have a newly designed LCD keypad with easy-to-navigate menus, and Digi-Troll 10 features a screen that can be integrated with Cannon’s IntelliTroll™ speed, depth and temp sensor. In addition, the Digi-Troll 10 can store up to five preset depth settings. It can also be programmed to cycle between different depths or track bottom contours, all directly from the downrigger.
All Digi-Troll models are compatible with the CannonLink™ Fishing System. This allows up to six Digi-Troll downriggers to be operated directly from select Humminbird® fishfinder models. Anglers can cycle the downrigger up and down, bottom track, raise and lower the weight, and adjust Positive Ion Control, all from their fishfinder screen.
Standard with all of the new Cannon electric downrigger models is a redesigned dual axis rod holder. A unique ratcheting system allows for quick angle changes of the rod. These innovative rod holders can be easily pulled into a vertical position. They also rotate a full 360 degrees for added versatility.
Cannon electric downriggers are offered in three product lines: the Magnum, Digi-Troll 5 and Digi-Troll 10 series. The suggested retail prices for the 2010 Cannon downriggers range from $399.99 to $1,499.99. The new models will begin shipping to dealers this fall.
More information will be available soon on our website, cannondownriggers.com, or you can contact Cannon, P.O. Box 8129, Mankato, MN 56002, or call 800-227-6433.
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. consists of the Cannon, Minn Kota, Humminbird and Geonav brands. Cannon® is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories. Minn Kota® is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as offers a complete line of shallow water anchors, battery chargers, trim tabs and marine accessories. Humminbird® is a leading innovator and manufacturer of fishfinders, fishfinder/GPS combo units, chartplotters and digital depth gauges. Geonav® develops and manufactures state-of-the-art integrated navigation systems and autopilots for blue-water fishing and cruising yachts.
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