Cannon
<h3>Cannon: The Original Leader in Controlled-Depth Fishing</h3><p>For serious trolling anglers, few names carry as much authority on the water as <strong>Cannon</strong>. A proud member of the Johnson Outdoors family of brands — headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin — Cannon traces its roots back to 1979, when two avid salmon fishermen set out to solve one of angling's oldest problems: how to consistently get bait to exactly the right depth. The result was a revolutionary piece of fishing technology that changed the sport forever.</p><p>Today, Cannon is widely recognized as the leader in controlled-depth fishing, offering a comprehensive lineup of manual and electric downriggers, rod holders, trolling weights, and a full range of accessories. Whether you're chasing Great Lakes salmon, coastal trophy fish, or late-season walleye, Cannon builds equipment engineered to put your bait precisely where the fish are — and keep it there.</p><h3>Innovation Built Into Every Downrigger</h3><p>What sets Cannon apart isn't just decades of experience — it's a relentless commitment to engineering. Cannon downriggers and accessories are designed with fewer moving parts, one-piece composite construction, and corrosion-resistant components that hold up in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Advanced electric models feature Auto Up automatic weight retrieval, precise three-digit depth counters, and retrieval speeds up to 250 feet per minute, so you spend less time cranking and more time fishing.</p><p>Cannon's flagship Optimum series takes things even further, integrating wirelessly with the One-Boat Network — a connected ecosystem shared with Humminbird fish finders and Minn Kota trolling motors. Features like Depth Cycle, Bottom Tracking, and Positive Ion Control (which neutralizes the fish-repelling energy fields generated by onboard electronics) give serious anglers a genuine technological edge on the water. Every Cannon downrigger is backed by a <strong>limited lifetime warranty</strong>, a testament to the confidence behind every product they build.</p><h3>Complete Downrigger Setups & Accessories</h3><p>A great downrigger is only as effective as the complete system around it. Cannon's <a href="/11247-cannon-downriggers-accessories-200342">downrigger accessories</a> lineup — including line releases, mounting systems, rod holders, and more — lets anglers customize and optimize their trolling spread for any boat and any fishing style. Dual-axis rod holders, universal mounting bases, and swivel bases ensure that every component works in harmony, minimizing adjustment time and maximizing time on the fish.</p><p>Completing the system, Cannon downrigger weights and accessories are purpose-engineered for precision and durability. Vinyl-coated construction protects your hull from scratches, while reflective prism tape on the fin adds an element of fish attraction even before your bait hits the strike zone. Available in a range of weights to match different depths and current conditions, they're a practical yet thoughtful finishing touch to any Cannon setup.</p><h3>Who Chooses Cannon?</h3><ul><li>Freshwater trollers targeting salmon, walleye, and lake trout in the Great Lakes region</li><li>Saltwater anglers pursuing deep-water coastal species</li><li>Tournament-level competitors who demand reliability and repeatability</li><li>Weekend boaters who want professional-grade depth control without the complexity</li></ul><p>From the first downrigger ever built to today's fully networked, app-connected systems, Cannon has never stopped pushing the boundaries of what controlled-depth fishing can be.</p>