Down Rigger weights

[warriorboy10]

Looking for pancake style weights in 15#. Know where I can find them or does anyone make them?

Thanks,

[the11fisherman]

Once in a while I will see those in a Canadian Tire. But going to Bass Pro Shop, or an Outdoorsman Fitters would be a good guess. But regular Cannon Balls are the easiest ones to find.

[Kokanee9]

I'm just wondering what the advantage is of using a pancake style, instead of the ball weight?

[Duramaximos]

I find they run more vertical but not sure I see a need for a 15# unit.

[conan]

If your trolling for salmon at 180 ft they keep your line down straighter instead of pulling at a 45 degree angle. You would have to be out at least 220 ft to have your bait actually down at at 180. And I have caught a lot of springs down at that depth in open water.
Pancake type do offer slightly less drag but round are supposed to be the most efficient . I don't like pancake style for a couple of reasons first when they just break the surface the tend to shoot out and bounce all over and second they don't make holders for pancake style.

[HookedOnKokanee]

I see you are looking for pancake downrigger weights .... this is your lucky day ... I have shop all over the north American continent and the best price ... (70.00) for the 15 lb pancake is found atnikka.ca hope this is helpful .... cheers doyle .....

[HookedOnKokanee]

also these prices are way lower than cabelas or bass pro ... and Nikka is a Canadian company .... have a great day .... doyle ....

[Kokanee9]

Originally Posted by Kokanee9

I'm just wondering what the advantage is of using a pancake style, instead of the ball weight?

Originally Posted by Duramaximos

I find they run more vertical but not sure I see a need for a 15# unit.

Originally Posted by conan

If your trolling for salmon at 180 ft they keep your line down straighter instead of pulling at a 45 degree angle. You would have to be out at least 220 ft to have your bait actually down at at 180. And I have caught a lot of springs down at that depth in open water.
Pancake type do offer slightly less drag but round are supposed to be the most efficient . I don't like pancake style for a couple of reasons first when they just break the surface the tend to shoot out and bounce all over and second they don't make holders for pancake style.

Thanks. I haven't had mine running that deep yet, so drag hasn't been much of an issue. Have only used mine in fresh water, so have never had problems with drag angles.

[The Reel Deal]

Pancake style can bend on impact with rocks, then they don't run true. Cannonball is best.

[warriorboy10]

I have done a lot of research on pancake style weights availability and application and not so sure their the best way to go! I think I will stick with what is working. The good old ball style.!!

It sure helps getting first hand experience from those that have used the pancake weights.

Thanks for the input!

[The Reel Deal]

If you're trolling at 3+mph you want 15# minimum. The pros I've talked to use 22# balls!