Scotty 2106B High Performance Downrigger User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Scotty
Table of Contents
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
electric
downrigger
2106 • 2106B • 2116
CAUTION! Read through this entire booklet before operating your Scotty
Downrigger.
Improper use may damage your Downrigger and void the warranty. You may also
expose yourself to unnecessary danger and physical injury.
Electric Downrigger Manual
Thank you for choosing a Scotty Downrigger. In 1973 Scotty produced its first
Downrigger. Our goal was to manufacture a superior Downrigger, built to
withstand the demanding marine environment, and we now produce many manual and
electric models. This instruction book will give you basic instruction on
mounting and using your Downrigger. Please read carefully. It will improve
your results and also give you important tips on Downrigger safety and care.
Good Fishing!
Features
ORIGINAL PURCHASER LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Scotty is proud to warranty your High Performance Downrigger for the lifetime
of the original owner. To register your factory authorized warranty you must
send your completed warranty card along with proof of purchase and serial
number (found under your Downrigger lid) to Scotty, either online, mail or
fax.
For warranty inquiries, please contact Scotty Fishing, Marine and Outdoors at
1-800-214-0141 or
250-656-8102, or one of our authorized
warranty repair service depots (see www.scotty.com or call us for the depot
nearest you). We will do our best to get you back fishing as soon as possible.
SPEED & EFFICIENCY
The Scotty High Performance Downrigger’s drive mechanism incorporates a
positive drive gear belt to turn the Downrigger spool. This highly efficient
belt system is used by many auto makers for valve timing, and the benefit to
the fisherman is that power is transferred from the motor at a greater
efficiency than worm gear drives used in most electric Downriggers. The result
is a faster retrieval speed with less electric power used. The Scotty High
Performance Downrigger will retrieve at speeds two to three times faster than
most electrics.
CLUTCH BRAKE
The Scotty clutch brake allows descent of the Downrigger weight at any speed
you choose. Most of the time you will want a slow, even descent speed to avoid
tangles. However, in instances where you want a lure deep very quickly, the
Scotty HP will respond, giving you complete control. The clutch brake has been
factory set to pay-out if you hang up on the bottom, but must be calibrated
for your particular environment. Changes in temperature, humidity or the
amount of weight you use with your Downrigger will alter the performance of
the brake. You must adjust the brake to suit your particular conditions prior
to each use. See page 13 for step by step instructions on how to adjust the
brake.
AUTO-STOP
Auto-Stop control permits hands-free line retrieval and Scotty line beads
(preinstalled on your Downrigger) allow you to stop your downriger at any pre-
set point. Scotty line beads can be positioned anywhere on your Downrigger
line and must be hecked prior to each use to confirm they are present and
properly located. Missing or improperly located line beads will not turn the
unit off in its desired location. The Downrigger will continue to retrieve
beyond the point where you want it to stop and may cause line failure or
terminal tackle failure and may result in personal injury.
HIGH PERFORMANCE DIGITAL COUNTER
The Scotty HP Downrigger uses a hermetically sealed digital line counter to
show the depth of your Downrigger weight. The counter is powered by a
replaceable 1.5V AAA battery. Press the light icon to illuminate the counter
for approximately 20 seconds (it will turn off by itself). To reset the
counter, press the zero icon. The counter will remain on for 16 hours before
automatically turning off. To manually power off, press and hold the power
icon for aprox. five seconds. Heavy use of the back-light will greatly reduce
battery life.
COUNTER INSTALLATION
Install with screw C and D. Take care not to over tighten.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
- Remove screws A and B only
- Remove battery cover
- Insert a new AAA battery
- Re-install cover
- Re-install screws A and B take care not to over tighten
Downrigger Safety
The Scotty High Performance 30” fixed and 60” telescoping boom electric
Downriggers are designed for use on wide beam boats of 16 ft.
in length and up. Installation on smaller boats is not recommended. All sports
have some physical hazards connected with them and fishing with Downriggers
calls for some common sense and precaution.
There are natural physical forces associated with longarm Downriggers. The
load or strain at the mountingpoint of a Downrigger is proportional to the
length ofthe arm. In the event of a bottom hang up with a 30”- 60” arm and
high breaking strength trolling wire, the arm leverage can exert a tremendous
force on the gunnel of your boat. It is obvious that this force could overcome
a weak mounting point on the boat.In the case of a small boat, it could cause
the boat to submerge or overturn if the wire is caught on the bottom in a
strong tide or heavy wind.
Care must always be exercised to avoid tangling yourDownrigger wire in your
boat prop. The best way toavoid this risk is to mount the Downrigger near the
stern of the boat so that the wire never gets under the boat in a turn. Sharp
turns should be avoided if possible.
When the Downrigger is tilted up, the boom must betilted back past vertical,
and the red lock lever tuckedfully under the Downrigger base. Keep your
fingers away from the underside of the Downrigger base and always remove the
weight when the Downrigger is unattended or in the lockedtilted position.
Make sure the area where you are mounting your Downrigger is strong and
reinforced. If it is weak, reinforce it with a backing plate of wood or metal.
Always try to bring weights, releases, and tackle inboard to you. When
retrieving or hooking up, do not lean out, as a sudden roll or a slippery deck
couldsend you overboard.
Do not attempt to retrieve a weighted or snagged Downrigger cable by hand.
Wave or boat motion could cause serious injury.
RED LOCK LEVER MUST BE TUCKED
UNDER BASE TO LOCK THE DOWNRIGGER UPRIGHT. ALWAYS REMOVE THE WEIGHT WHEN THE
DOWNRIGGER IS UNATTENDED OR IN THE LOCKED TILTED POSITION.
What happens when you hit bottom?
When your weight touches bottom while trolling, you will see the Downrigger
boom bounce. You should immediately bring your weight up to a safer depth.
WARNING! Be very cautious when fishing in strong tidal currents or on
windy days. If the weight or wire snags on the bottom, the force of the tide
or wind on the boat can put a terrific strain on the Downrigger.
KEEP a pair of wire cutters handy in case you have to cut the wire in an
emergency! Because of the built in tilt-up feature, the Downrigger boom may
fly up quickly when the wire breaks or is cut, so be sure to stand clear, not
leaning over the boom.
We recommend you always have a large scale chart of your fishing area and know
your position at all times when deep trolling. With a relatively smooth
bottom, if your weight hangs up on a small ledge it can often be released by
turning around and pulling from the opposite direction.
The wire line can be paid out if necessary while you turn the boat to the
direction of the hang-up. After a hang-up, the wire should be examined for any
broken strands. If strands are broken, it can be cut and rejoined as a
temporary measure but should be replaced as soon as possible.
Wiring Instructions & Installation
WARNING: Batteries contain a large amount of potential electrical energy.
Extreme care must be used when working with batteries. An improper connection
to a battery can release enough energy to cause severe injury or fire.
PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
AND WIRING.
Required for Installation and NOT included with this kit:
- 30 amp fuse with fuse holder (Scotty part # 1124)
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
The wiring between the battery and the receptacle must have proper overcurrent
protection in the form of an inline 30-amp fuse. It is this inline fuse that
may prevent an electrical fire in the event of a short circuit. Position the
overcurrent protection within 7” of the battery.
WIRE GAUGE
Use marine grade 10 gauge electrical wire to bring power to your receptacle.
NOTE: The Downrigger should always be unplugged when not in use.
Receptacle Installation & Wiring
It is important that the receptacle is wired to match how the plug is
wired.The terminals marked “1” and “2” on the receptacle mate with the
corresponding terminals marked “1” and “2” on the plug. Mounting the
receptacle requires a 1 ” hole to be drilled. Select a location where the
boats structure will not be weakened. Also, mount on a vertical surface to
lessen the amount of water that can enter the receptacle. Alternatively, you
may want to mount the receptacle using the Scotty L-bracket (included in your
Downrigger kit) Using the template on page 6, mark and drill the required
holes.
Slide the rubber receptacle protection boot onto the wire. Strip the wire
insulation back ½” to expose clean bare wire. DO NOT solder the ends of the
wires.
Feed the wire from the back, through the 1 ” hole. Insert the negative (-)
wire into terminal “1” and the fused positive (+) wire into terminal “2” and
tighten both terminal screws. Make certain there is no wire insulation inside
the terminals and that there are no stray wire strands outside the terminals.
Do not overtighten!
Mount the receptacle. Ensure the drain hole is facing down.
Push the rubber receptacle protection boot onto the receptacle from the
backside.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Your Scotty electric Downrigger is equipped with an automatic circuit breaker
to protect the motor from overload. If you hang up on bottom or snag a heavy
mass of weeds and then push the power up button, the circuit breaker will
probably trip. Wait 5 to 10 seconds for it to automatically reset and you will
have power again. However, do not repeatedly attempt to lift a load too heavy
for the Downrigger motor.
If possible, the Downrigger line must first be freed from the obstruction.
Polarity Information
Care has to be given when wiring the plug. Make sure both sides of the plug match +/- polarity. Take note of the small triangle located on the female end 12 o’clock position, and match with the word “insert” arrow which is on the male end. Then rotate the plug to lock ¼ turn. When your Downrigger/puller is wired correctly and plugged in correctly the unit will run clockwise. If your unit is not running clockwise do not operate the unit. Check all connections and wiring for proper polarity.
Mounting Instructions
All Scotty electric Downriggers mount on the Scotty # 1023 tilt-up mounting
bracket supplied with the Downrigger. This bracket can be bolted directly to
your gunnel or on top of an alternative mount (for additional mounting options
see page 15). Downriggers can be mounted on either side of the boat, on the
stern or on either corner. They will work in any location but the risk of
tangling wire line in your prop while turning the boat is minimized the
further back the Downrigger is mounted.
You will be handling heavy weights and setting lines and releases, ensure your
mounting location is convenient and safe for these operations. Do not mount
the Downrigger where you have to reach or lean a long way to make the
connections. The addition of a Scotty Weight Retriever (Scotty part #3025)
will lessen the amount of reaching and leaning you may have to do.
Due to the heavy stresses placed on the boat gunnel by the leverage of the
long Downrigger arm, we recommend that a wood or metal backing plate always be
installed on the underside of the mounting surface.
This spreads the load and reduces damage to the boat in the event of a bottom
hang up.
You should also consider rod holder mounting locations when deciding where to
mount your Downrigger. Scotty High Performance Downriggers come standard with
either boom mounted or dual platform style rod holders. Another option is to
move the boom rod holder body forward on your boom to accomodate even more rod
holder options available from Scotty. You may choose to use the supplied rod
holder as is, or mount additional rod holders on your boat. Rod holders work
equally well when mounted either fore or aft of the Downrigger.
Rigging Your Fishing lines
This section details the procedure of how to use your Downrigger in
conjunction with a fishing rod, read it carefully. It is best to rig your
lines while your boat is in forward motion, this will help prevent tangles.
Once your Downrigger is properly mounted, push the Downrigger brake handle
forward to ensure it is in the locked position. Attach your weight to the
Downrigger snap hook. Use enough weight to ensure the Downrigger cable does
not drag back at more than a 30 degree angle when travelling at trolling
speeds. 12 to 15 lb. is adequate for most fishing conditions.
NOTE: Always keep tension on downrigger wire. Downrigger wire could kink
or spill off spool edges if it becomes slack.
The AUTO STOP shuts off the Downrigger when a line bead passes through it and
triggers the shut off switch (line beads have already been installed on the
Downrigger cable). You can add more line beads at any point on the cable where
you would like the Downrigger to stop.
- Ensure your line beads are present and properly located prior to using your Scotty Electric Downrigger
- Have the AUTO STOP switch in the “OFF” position, pointing in line with the boom.
- Connect the power source.
- Lower the weight down approximately ten feet.
- Turn the AUTO STOP switch to “ON” and your Downrigger will stop as soon as your line beads enter the gate passage.
- Your release clip should always be located at least five feet lower than a line bead.
- Push the jog button to bring the weight or release clip up to the pulley.
- Clip the snap of the Power Grip release (included in your
NOTE: The Scotty High Performance Downrigger is equipped with a high
speed, high torque motor. Extra caution should be observed when jogging your
Downrigger weight near the surface. When retrieving your weight near the
surface you may want to apply the brake while pressing the jog button at the
same time. This will help you retrieve the weight at a slower speed. This
should only be done for the final few feet at the surface when you wish to
lift your weight out of the water.
Do wnrigger kit) to the Downrigger
weight, or if using a trolling snap style, a few feet up from the weight.
Let between 5 – 30 ft. of fishing line out (with your bait or lure attached to
the end) then attach your fishing line to the Power Grip release by squeezing
the jaws apart and placing your fishing line between the pads (see diagram on
page 3). You can adjust the release tension by placing the fishing line
further into the jaws. To further increase the release tension you can move
the tension adjuster slider to the out position.
- With your fishing rod in a rod holder, set the tension on your reel so that the line will pay out, but with enough drag tension so that it doesn’t free wheel. It is important to have your fishing line tight to the Downrigger line because you may lose the fish if it has slack line after releasing from the Downrigger release clip.
- The Downrigger weight is lowered by moving the brake handle in a clockwise direction. You can go as fast or as slow as you wish, but it is usually best to descend at a slow, even rate to eliminate fouling your fishing line and tackle with the ownrigger cable. After each use, it is advisable to rinse off your Downrigger with fresh water to avoid salt build-up. The unit is made of non-corrosive materials, but a build up of salt and seaweed could affect performance.
Downriggers Do’s & Don’ts
DO| Check your Downriggers clutch brake prior to each use to ensure it is
correctly set.
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DO| Check that your auto-stop line beads are present and properly located
prior to each use.
DO| Attach your rod and reel line to your Downrigger while your boat is in
forward motion, this will avoid tangles.
DO| Read the depth counter when you catch a fish, then go back to the same
depth.
DO| Replace cable regularly to avoid lost gear.
DO| Rinse off your Downrigger with fresh water after each use, if used in
saltwater.
DO| Clean power plugs regularly.
DON’T| Use heavier weight than fishing conditions require. Heavy weights
reduce performance and efficiency, and shorten wire life. 12 – 15 lb. should
be ample for most fishing conditions.
DON’T| Let the Downrigger wire go slack. Kinks may form or the wire could
spill off spool edges.
DON’T| Let your fishing reel spin free while you lower your Downrigger, set a
light drag.
DON’T| Use nylon or other monofilament line on your Downrigger.
Nylon will stretch in use and shrink back on the spool with enough force to
damage it.
Use of Nylon line will void the Downrigger warranty.
Use of Scotty brand braided line will not void your warranty.
DON’T| Spray Downrigger or wire with lubricants, oils or cleaners (ex. Armor
All®), as these will damage the plastic, may cause brake malfunction and will
void your warranty.
DON’T| Attempt to retrieve a weight or snagged Downrigger cable by hand. Wave
or boat motion could cause serious injury.
Emergency Crank Handle
Before fishing with your Scotty Depthpower for the first time, you should
familiarize yourself with the use of the Emergency Crank Handle A. This device
is intended for use when a power loss has occurred and the weight must be
retrieved.
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DISCONNECT POWER TO THE DOWNRIGGER.
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Ensure the auto-stop control is in the off position.
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Slide the latches on the front and back of the Downrigger chassis to the ‘unlocked’ position and lift the lid off.
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Immediately place the lid in a safe, inboard location to prevent accidental loss.
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Lift the Emergency Crank Handle A off the locating pin B and pull it sideways off the nut C.
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Lift the Drive Belt D off the spool gear E and put it in a secure place(inside the upturned lid is good).
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Slide the non-forked end of the Emergency Crank Handle A into the slot on the top of the spool gear E at a 45° angle. You will now be able to crank up the wire line using the Emergency Crank
Handle A. -
The parts that have been removed should be installed in the reverse order they were taken off. Rotate the Counter Pressure
Plate Assembly F so that the Emergency Crank Handle A is aligned between the supports. Lift the Emergency Crank Handle A over the locating pin B to engage its hole onto the pin. -
The Emergency Crank Handle A must always be securely in place when the Downrigger is in use under power, as it ensures correct alignment of the drive unit. Make sure the parts are reassembled correctly and the lid is properly positioned and locked before connecting the power.
Care & Maintenance
Your Scotty Electric Downrigger is constructed with corrosion resistant materials. The following regular maintenance checks should be performed:
- Rinse with fresh water after every use.
- Routinely check the stainless steel fastenings with a screwdriver to see that they are snug and secure.
- Check the electrical plug connectors for corrosion and clean off any corrosion found. Failure to clean corrosion may cause electrical arcing and shorting which may be a potential fire hazard.
- Do not use any lubricants. Lubricants will attack the plastic components and void your warranty.
- Do not expose the Downrigger to ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. A fabric cover (Scotty product # 3015) is available to protect your Downrigger from ultraviolet damage.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Changes in temperature, humidity, and the weight you use will effect the
performance of your clutch brake. You must ensure your brake is properly
adjusted to allow the Downrigger line to spool out in the event of a hang-up
prior to each use! Proper brake setting is obtained when you have adjusted the
Downrigger brake to hold your weight in position when trolling but will pay
out if it becomes snagged.
- DISCONNECT POWER TO THE DOWNRIGGER.
- Ensure the auto-stop control is in the off position.
- Remove any weight from the line.
- Slide the latches on the front and back of the Downrigger chassis to the ‘unlocked’ position and lift the lid off.
- Immediately place the lid in a safe, inboard location to prevent accidental loss.
- Move the brake handle to the “off’ position so that the spool can move freely. Using a 9/16 inch wrench or the molded hex in the non-forked end of the emergency crank handle, either tighten or loosen the nylock nut as required to obtain the correct brake setting. Proper brake setting is obtained when you have adjusted the Downrigger brake to hold your weight in position when trolling but will payout if it becomes snagged.
- Make sure the lid is properly positioned and locked before connecting the power.
- Test your clutch brake setting prior to use.
NOTE: The clutch brake system on your downriggger will require periodic
adjustment and must be tested prior to each use. The brake pads and clutch
brake system should last the lifetime of the Downrigger without requiring
replacement, just adjustment. Do not spray any lubricates or cleaners on your
brake pads or any other components of your clutch brake system as this will
void the warranty and may cause brake failure.
WIRE MAINTENANCE
We have found many things can adversely affect the life of the wire.
Included in these are such things as; an unobserved kink, electrolysis
caused by stray electrical currents emanating from the boat, certain
types of jelly fish and/or minute sea creatures which may have a
corroding effect when left on the wire. Frequent inspection and wiping
or washing wire with fresh water will help to prolong the wire’s life span.
HOW TO REPLACE WIRE
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DISCONNECT POWER TO THE DOWNRIGGER.
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Mount the Downrigger someplace secure (its regular boat mount is good) and pull off the old wire. When you come to the end of the wire, cut the loop off the Downrigger spool.
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Take the free end of the wire from the supply spool and thread it through the pulley, fairlead and the autostop. Thread the wire through the holes from the inside of the spool.
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Tie an overhand knot in the wire, pulling it snug against the spool.
Tie a second overhand knot giving you a “square knot” and pull it snug. Clip the excess line leaving a tail approximataly 2 inches long. Secure the loose tail with tape to keep it from fouling the remainder of the wire line. -
Wind the wire onto the spool using the Emergency Crank Handle. For directions on the use of the Emergency Crank Handle see page 12. Be sure to let wire unroll from the supply spool, rather than spill off the side. Avoid twisting or kinking the wire, keep tension on the supply spool to wind the new wire on as tight as possible. (This operation is best carried out with two people.)
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Attach a new Scotty bumper and snap hook.
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Ensure you add two new auto-stop line beads onto your Downrigger line at least 5 ft. up from your Scotty Bumper and line clip. This will ensure your Downrigger stops retrieveing before your terminal tackle hits the pulley.
NOTE: Winding more than 300’ of 180 Ib. test wire onto the spool will affect accuracy of the depth counter.
Scotty utilizes the highest quality wire available. As there are many causes of wire breakage, wire is not subject to any warranty, expressed or implied.
Optional Mounts for your Downrigger
2612
Downrigger
Pedestal Mount 12″6″ (2106) 1027
Rail
Mount 247
Dual Rod
Holder 1025
Right Angle
Side Gunnel Mount 1028
Gimbal
Mount – 9″
12″ (1029) 2027
Stanchion
Mount
For more information on these and other Scotty products, go to our website at
www.scotty.com
Although Scotty makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of specifications at
the time of publication, specifications for products described in this
publication are subject to change without notice.
Contact Scotty for the most current information.
SCOTTY FISHING & OUTDOOR PRODUCTS
2065 Henry Ave West
Sidney, British Columbia
Canada V8L 5Z6
PHONE 250 656 8102
TOLL FREE 1 800 214 0141
FAX 250 656 8126
EMAIL scotty@scotty.com
www.scotty.com
To obtain parts, information or to locate the warranty service depot nearest
you, check out our website: scotty.com/contact
CN: PR 11 10 0434 001
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