Downrigging clip question

[HTHM]

I was out today and having just switched to mono on my downrigging rods, I am finding that the releases on the cannonballs do not release. I was towing my catches rather than fighting my catches. I had a monster sheepshead on the line at the end of the day, ~10 pounds I estimate, and even that did not trigger the release. What am I doing wrong?

 

[Polish-Newfie]

Don't bury the line in the clip as you used to with other types of line (braid is what you used to use?).

 

[HTHM]

Yes, however when I try that as I am lowering the ball, it releases and I have to start the whole process over again. Very frustrating.

 

[Reel Therapy]

What kind of releases are you using?

 

[HTHM]

Spring clamps. Jaws open when you compress the sides and then close on to the line.

 

[HORTY]

wet the clips first,then try 1/3rd then more as y need to ,I find scotties work the best,heading out next week ,if u need another lesson

 

[hondarancher]

Walker torpedo releases all I use as you can adjust the tension for different lines

 

[HTHM]

wet the clips first,then try 1/3rd then more as y need to ,I find scotties work the best,heading out next week ,if u need another lesson

What days? It depends on my work schedule.

 

[HORTY]

loks like I got the week off -u pick 1?

 

[the drifter56]

Hthm,
I have always used rubber bands on my riggers.
An item called band buster goes on your rigger cable, it is just a hook made of wire and plastic. You can buy bands at any stationary store, so it is easy to use lighter bands for the soft hitting fish species ,or heavier bands for fish like salmon and trout.
They also work on your planer boards with curtain rod hooks.

Mike

 

[Double D]

Walker releases are the bomb, tried them all and these work for all fish I find. They release when whitties and perch hit as long as the setting is correct. i have not touched my setting on these for two years now and still working as they should.