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I troll 2 electric Canon dr's. I would agree with alomost all the feedback above. Definately try them on flat bottom first. You'll want to get used to keeping a close eye on the bottom and raising them when needed....quickly. Fior this reason I strongly recommend electric. I wouldn't want to have to crank 2 at once in an emergency. As far as knowing the depth, yes it's more accurate than wire or lead core but there is a significant slant invovled depending on current and speed that must be adjusted for. Also, keep a very close eye out for things like lobster pots. Downrigger cable is quite strong and so are pot lines. If you catch a lobster pot things can get very hairy very quickly. This can be expensive or dangerous depending on how you handle it. My advice would be to stay clear of lobster pots completely since they can be hidden underwater and can have quite a tilt themselves. You can see a pot on the surface 30 yards away and still catch the rope at the bottom. I won't tell you how I know that.
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