Why use a Downrigger

In the Great Lakes, Downriggers are used to catch a variety of species including Chinook Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Steelhead. Rainbow Trout in the Great Lakes is commonly referred to as Steelhead. Walleye is also frequently fished using outriggers as it is more helpful to have fishing lines extended to either side of the boat for these more jittery fish.