{"id":117915,"date":"2025-05-12T22:28:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T22:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.fishntech.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=117915"},"modified":"2025-06-05T19:22:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T19:22:30","slug":"traxstech-macdaddy-downrigger","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/testing.fishntech.com\/fr\/product\/traxstech-macdaddy-downrigger\/","title":{"rendered":"MacDaddy Downrigger"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>MacDaddy Downrigger<\/h3>\n<p>The &#8220;MacDaddy&#8221; of our Elite Series downrigger configurations, this setup features two of our Ratcheting Rod Holders (Part: #GTLT-100), a weight caddy, and a deep wing arm that allows users to hang fishing baits or install one of Traxstech&#8217;s electronics mounts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Downrigger Elite Series &#8220;MacDaddy&#8221;:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Part: #MDDRES-400<\/li>\n<li>Arm Type: Deep Wing Arm<\/li>\n<li>Rod Holder Style: Ratcheting (GTLT-100)<\/li>\n<li>All aluminum frame components.<\/li>\n<li>Dual 360-degree rotating rod holders with 5 positions up and down.<\/li>\n<li>Lift &amp; lock solid aluminum 3 boom with optional lengths available.<\/li>\n<li>Dual roller pulley assembly on the boom.<\/li>\n<li>All aluminum reel spool with 400 ft. of 316 stainless-steel cable.<\/li>\n<li>Liquid smooth drag system with aluminum tension knob and retainer clip on the drive shaft to ensure drag system components remain intact.<\/li>\n<li>Lighted LCD display screen with large characters for easy viewing. Electronic counter system for superior accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Soft stop included in the electronic auto stop up and down feature.<\/li>\n<li>Exact depth control using the lighted military grade 16 character keypad.<\/li>\n<li>Customer programmable jig function.<\/li>\n<li>Depth memory feature.<\/li>\n<li>Tested with: 12# weight retrieved 265 Feet per minute, 14# weight retrieved 240 Feet per minute, 20# weight retrieved 200 Feet per minute<\/li>\n<li>Comes with one Traxstech Electric Downrigger Cover\u00a0(Part: #DRC-1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What size fuse does the Traxstech Downrigger use?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0It is a 30 amp fuse. Maxi fuse holders and Maxi fuses are recommended for the in-line fuse used on the positive (white) wire lead. A 30 AMP circuit breaker could also be used in place of the inline fuse if you have a good place with easy access to mount it to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. How should I wire my Traxstech Downrigger? Should I run lines for each rigger separately with inline fuses near battery then circuit breakers near the riggers itself?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0Each rigger should have its own wiring with inline fuses. It is not required to have both fuses and a circuit breaker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. I have Two Traxstech Downriggers. Can I run one set of wires for both riggers?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0No, Do not run multiple riggers from the same set of wires. Each down-rigger should have it&#8217;s own set of wires.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What gauge wire should I use to install my Traxstech Downrigger?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a010\/2 wiring is needed if the leads are 15 feet or less in length for a single down-rigger. If you are wiring for multiple riggers going to an actual fuse\/circuit panel, then we recommend 4 or 6 gauge wire as the main feed to the panel in the back of the boat. Then use 10 gauge wire from the panel to each rigger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What brand of plug do you recommend for the Traxstech Downrigger?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0We recommend using Marinco (70 AMP) 3 wire charging\/trolling system plug. They are sold on Amazon.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>70A continuous rating<\/li>\n<li>Universal design for 2 or 3-wire configuration 12V, 24V, 12\/24V, 24\/36V, 36V or 48V systems<\/li>\n<li>Corrosion resistant plated brass electrical components<\/li>\n<li>Receptacle contains a watertight sealing cap<\/li>\n<li>Plug contains Integrated strain relief and keyed design with thumbprint locator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Q. How much line comes on my Traxstech Downrigger?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0We include 400 feet of line on each of our Traxstech Downriggers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. What pound test is the line on my Traxstech Downrigger?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0It is 150# test line installed on our Traxstech Downriggers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. I lost the cover for my Traxstech Downrigger, do you sell replacements?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, we do. Buy a new Traxstech Electric Downrigger Cover\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Traxstech Difference<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 90%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-l2rmazvf2t\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/traxstech-feature-made-in-the-usa.jpg?t=1643739586\" alt=\"Made in the USA\" width=\"250\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-l2rmazvf2t\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/traxstech-feature-signature-finish.jpg?t=1643739597\" alt=\"Signature Finish\" width=\"250\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-l2rmazvf2t\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/traxstech-feature-color-options.jpg?t=1643739606\" alt=\"Color Options\" width=\"250\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr align=\"center\">\n<td style=\"width: 33%; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Made in the USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">All of our parts are engineered and assembled by hand in Chesaning, Michigan.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Signature Finish<\/strong>Signature textured finish adds durability to the solid machined aluminum components, hardens wear surface, offers a bright non-reflective finish, and is easy to clean.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33%; padding: 15px; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Two Color Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Personalize every part of your fishing system\u2014even the color. 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