Cannon Magnum 10
The standard Cannon for trolling on the Great Lakes and big inland lakes, with the speed and weight rating to run deep.
Amazon $671.08$671.08
The Cannon Magnum 10 is the better electric downrigger overall, rated 4.4 to 3.0. The Cannon Magnum 10 leads on value, features and boom reach. The Cannon Magnum 10 costs $428.91 less ($671.08 vs $1,099.99).
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Big Jon Captain's Pak
A US-built aluminum downrigger for Great Lakes anglers loyal to Big Jon; Cannon and Scotty retrieve faster for less.
FishUSA $1,099.99$1,099.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cannon Magnum 10 for value ($671.08 vs $1,099.99), features (auto stop, stainless boom vs none of the four) and boom reach (53 in boom at full reach vs 48 in boom at full reach).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every standard downriggers electric downrigger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Cannon Magnum 10 | Big Jon Captain's Pak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Speed 20% | 100 250 ft a minute | 50 retrieval speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight rating 10% | 100 rated for 20 lb | 50 weight rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Boom reach 10% | 77 53 in boom at full reach | 60 48 in boom at full reach |
| Value 30% | 77 $671.08 | 19 $1,099.99 |
| Features 15% | 50 auto stop, stainless boom | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 15% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Cannon Magnum 10 | Big Jon Captain's Pak | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Class | Standard | Standard |
| Retrieval speed | 250 ft/min | - |
| Weight rating | 20 lb | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit and features | ||
| Boom | 24 to 53 in | 24 to 48 in |
| Cable | 250 ft of 150 lb test stainless | 200 ft stainless |
| Digital depth counter | No | No |
| Auto stop | Yes | - |
| Stainless boom | Yes | No |
| Wireless networking | No | No |
| Weight | 22.5 lb | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |