I want the ability to occasionally get down 25' - 35' for landlocks, Kings and Kokes. I just sold a couple of very small downriggers that would not fit my Whaler with the idea of getting a rail mount model to use infrequently.

Now I'm really wondering if I want to mess with a downrigger again. I don't like them, they are a PITA on a small boat unless you are a dedicated troller, which I am not, plus I try to do almost 100% fly fishing. I'm thinking about some Jay Fair style lead core on a level wind mounted to a fly rod with a modified grip instead.

Maybe you have a suggestion for getting down to those depths at a slow (1-2 mph) troll. I'm pretty sure my Deep Six line won't cut it, above the speed of a slow kick in a float tube.