Better Fishing with Torpedo Downrigger Weights

If you're tired of your gear dragging way behind the boat, switching to torpedo downrigger weights is probably the smartest move you can make for your trolling setup. There's nothing more frustrating than looking at your sonar, seeing a big arch at 80 feet, and realizing your lures are actually nowhere near that depth because of blowback. It's a common headache for anyone chasing salmon, lake trout, or walleye in deep water, and honestly, the old-school round cannonballs just don't cut it once you start picking up speed. ...

May 4, 2026 · 7 min · Aldana Elona