Scotty #2116 High Performance Electric Downrigger, Black

In 1952, Blayney Scott and his wife Almeda Scott established a small company in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, pioneering the use of plastics in the manufacturing of salmon fishing lures and other marine products. From these humble beginnings, Scotty Manufacturing has evolved to produce thousands of products under the Scotty brand, which are now sold worldwide in the fishing, marine, outdoor, and firefighting industries.

Scotty has become synonymous with product excellence, a reputation built on the company's total commitment to quality and customer service. This dedication has taken Scotty to where it is today and will hopefully serve the company well for many years to come.

The company's manufacturing facility, located near the Victoria International Airport, has recently expanded from its original 85,000 square-foot plant built in 2000. This growth reflects Scotty's continued success and the increasing demand for its innovative products.

One of Scotty's most renowned innovations is the downrigger, a device designed to allow anglers to troll their lures at a specific depth. Years of testing and practical use have shown that a moving bait or lure, trolled at the depth where fish are present, is the best way to ensure a hookup and achieve successful results.

The earliest downriggers were quite simple, consisting of a spool of wire mounted to the boat with a heavy weight hung on the end. The lure or bait was attached directly to the downrigger weight, and the angler had to wind up both the weight and the fish when a catch was made.

The introduction of the release clip, which allows the fishing line to be clipped into the downrigger wire, revolutionized the sport of deep trolling. When a fish strikes, the line is released from the downrigger wire, leaving the heavy weight on the downrigger. The angler is then free to fight the fish on the rod and reel alone, without the added drag of heavy lines and trolling weights.

Scotty introduced its first downrigger over 40 years ago and now produces the most comprehensive range of downriggers and accessories in the world. The company's downrigger models include the High Performance, Depth Power, Manual Compact, and Laketroller, each designed to meet the specific needs of anglers.

Scotty's commitment to innovation and quality is evident in the features and performance of its downriggers. Customers can expect reliability and satisfaction from every Scotty product, a testament to the company's enduring legacy and its dedication to the fishing community.

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