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Scotty downriggers are the gold standard for trollers because they are rugged, modular and feature the fastest retrieve rates on the market. Whether you are chasing trout in a kayak or kingfish in the heavy swells of the Pacific, this guide covers the full range of models and the essential gear needed to fish them effectively.

Start here

Choose your tier: from kayaks to commercial

Match the machine to your boat size and target depth. Prices and stock are live.

Scotty - Laketroller Clamp Downrigger 1071Scotty - Lake Troller Manual Downrigger 1073

Kayaks and small boats

Laketroller 1071 and 1073

Direct-drive spool, 1 foot per turn · best for 1 to 3lb weights, max 5lb

The most portable options. The 1071 includes a heavy-duty clamp for aluminium boats where you don't want to drill holes; the 1073 a permanent side or deck mount.

Scotty Laketroller Clamp 1071In stock $298Shop Scotty Laketroller 1073In stock $225Shop
Scotty - Depthmaster Downrigger 1050Scotty - Compact Manual Downrigger 1060

Larger lakes and light saltwater, no batteries

Depthmaster 1050 and 1060

Horizontal spool, 1:1 retrieve

The classic manual choice.

Scotty Depthmaster 1050In stock $495Shop Scotty Compact 1060In stock $499$540Shop
Scotty - Strongarm Manual Downrigger 1080Scotty - Strongarm Manual Downrigger 1085

Deeper lakes, manual

Strongarm 1080 and 1085

Vertical spool, faster retrieve

Best for deeper lakes when you still don't want to deal with batteries.

Scotty Strongarm 1080In stock $879Shop Scotty Strongarm 1085In stock $870Shop
Scotty - Depthpower Electric Downrigger 1101Scotty - Depthpower Electric Downrigger 1106

Narrow transoms, or spreading lines wide

Depthpower 1101 and 1106

260 fpm retrieve, Scotty auto-stop

The 1101 has a 30" fixed boom for narrower transoms. The 1106, the best-selling model globally, has a 36" to 60" telescoping boom to spread lines wide.

Scotty Depthpower 1101In stock $1,585Shop Scotty Depthpower 1106In stock $1,899$2,049Shop
High-Performance 2106

Deep (150ft plus) or heavy lead

High-Performance 2106

295 fpm, handles 20lb weights, backlit digital counter

The flagship of the premium tier.

In stockFrom$2,679
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At a glance

The tiers at a glance

Every Scotty tier we stock, with its retrieve and boom. Prices and stock are live.

Tier Type Best for Retrieve and boomPower / weightsFrom
Laketroller Kayaks and small boats Tiny vessels and small lakes Direct-drive spool, 1 foot per turn1 to 3lb weights, max 5lb
$225
2 in stock
Depthmaster Manual Larger lakes and light saltwater Horizontal spool, 1:1 retrieveManual
$495
2 in stock
Strongarm Manual Deeper lakes Vertical spool, faster retrieveManual
$870
2 in stock
Depthpower Standard electric Narrow transoms, or spreading lines wide 260 fpm retrieve with auto-stop; 30" fixed or 36" to 60" telescoping boom12V, 30-amp fuse
$1,585
2 in stock
High-Performance Premium electric Deep water, 150ft plus, heavy lead 295 fpm, 20lb weights, backlit digital counter12V, 30-amp fuse
$2,679
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Laketroller
Kayaks and small boats
Best for
Tiny vessels and small lakes
Retrieve and boom
Direct-drive spool, 1 foot per turn
Power / weights
1 to 3lb weights, max 5lb
In stockFrom$225
Depthmaster
Manual
Best for
Larger lakes and light saltwater
Retrieve and boom
Horizontal spool, 1:1 retrieve
Power / weights
Manual
In stockFrom$495
Strongarm
Manual
Best for
Deeper lakes
Retrieve and boom
Vertical spool, faster retrieve
Power / weights
Manual
In stockFrom$870
Depthpower
Standard electric
Best for
Narrow transoms, or spreading lines wide
Retrieve and boom
260 fpm retrieve with auto-stop; 30" fixed or 36" to 60" telescoping boom
Power / weights
12V, 30-amp fuse
In stockFrom$1,585
High-Performance
Premium electric
Best for
Deep water, 150ft plus, heavy lead
Retrieve and boom
295 fpm, 20lb weights, backlit digital counter
Power / weights
12V, 30-amp fuse
In stockFrom$2,679
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Line

Choosing your line: steel versus braid

Two cable options, with one compatibility catch.

Steel 150lb

Stainless steel

Standard on most units. Durable, and allows electronic black boxes. It can hum in the current and is prone to kinking.

Braid 200lb plus

Premium braid

Silent, doesn't kink, and has less blowback in deep water. Braid does not conduct electricity, so it is incompatible with electronic voltage systems.

Under 4lb

Laketroller weights

Weight selection for the direct-drive units.

8 to 12lb

Lake weights

For lakes on manual and electric units.

15 to 18lb plus

Saltwater weights

15lb for standard saltwater; 18lb plus for deep-sea or high-speed trolling.

01 · The units

Scotty downriggers

Rugged, modular, fast

Every manual and electric Scotty downrigger we stock, from the portable Laketroller to the High-Performance flagship.

The mission
Match the machine to your boat
Best for
KayaksLakesSaltwaterDeep water
Power
Electrics need 10-gauge marine wire and a 30-amp inline fuse
In stockFrom$225
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02 · Hardware

Essential mounting and rigging hardware

What goes with the unit

The 1026 swivel pedestal allows 360 degree rotation, essential for docking and clearing the deck safely. The 1028 gimbal mount slides into existing rod holders with zero drilling. A snubber is the rubber shock absorber that stops the lead weight snapping the cable, and the Power Grip Plus is the clip that connects your fishing line to the downrigger cable.

The mission
Mount it, protect the cable, release the line
Best for
Swivel pedestalGimbal mountSnubberPower Grip Plus
Checklist
Unit · mounting · weight · snubber and release · 30-amp fuse
In stockFrom$32.90Elsewhere:$33.99
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03 · Line and weight

Cable, braid and weights

Steel, braid, cannonballs

Stainless cable, premium braided line and the lead weights to match your tier.

The mission
Finish the rig
Best for
Steel cableBraided lineCannonballs
In stockFrom$50.20
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Pro tips

Pro buyer tips and safety

Before you fish.

30 amp

The 30-amp rule

Every Scotty electric needs a 30-amp inline fuse.

Weight

Weight selection

Under 4lb Laketroller, 8 to 12lb lakes, 15lb saltwater, 18lb plus deep or fast.

Cutters

Emergency gear

Keep wire cutters by the rigger to cut a snagged cable.

Checklist

The full setup

Unit, mount, weight, snubbers and releases, 10-gauge wire and the fuse.

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The full range

Downriggers and accessories

Units, mounts, releases, counters and parts

Everything in our downriggers and accessories collection that is in stock right now.

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