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Kick off your summer season the right way
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Choose a good downrigger
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Decide on a type of downrigger cable
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Mount releases properly
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Pay attention to your line from the release clip to the lure or bait
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Don’t be afraid to add weight
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Control your trolling speed
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Keep tension on your line
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Maintain your equipment
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Get down with downrigging
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