downrigger

American  

[doun-rig-er] / ˈdaʊnˌrɪg ər /

noun

1. a fishing line used in trolling that is attached to a weighted cable in order to put lures or bait at a specific depth under a boat, usually near the floor.

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Example Sentences

The downrigger system, Mr. Moon said, allows for accurate targeting of a specific depth.

From New York Times

Our craft was typical — four poles, a complicated downrigger system and a collection of high-tech screens and remote controls that I couldn’t begin to understand.

From New York Times

All day long trolling naked herring off the kelp beds in 50-80 feet of water, down 30 feet on the downrigger, the king salmon go crunchie-munchie.

From Seattle Times

When I’m fishing three anglers, I’ll put two twelve pound downrigger balls near the deck from each side of the boat, and drop the third rod out the back to mid-depth.

From Seattle Times

If you don’t have your downrigger ball showing on the screen it might be a challenge to know.

From Seattle Times