Scotty 1101 Depthpower
A compact Scotty with a lifetime warranty for smaller boats and inland lakes where a long boom isn’t needed.
Amazon $644.99$644.99
The Scotty 1101 Depthpower is the better electric downrigger overall, rated 3.7 to 3.0. The Scotty 1101 Depthpower leads on value and features. The Big Jon Captain's Pak wins on boom reach. The Scotty 1101 Depthpower costs $455 less ($644.99 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 Scotty 1101 Depthpower for value ($644.99 vs $1,099.99) and features (auto stop, stainless boom vs none of the four).
- Choose the Big Jon Captain's Pak for boom reach (48 in boom at full reach vs 30 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 | Scotty 1101 Depthpower | Big Jon Captain's Pak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Speed 20% | 50 retrieval speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 retrieval speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight rating 10% | 50 weight rating not published (neutral score used) | 50 weight rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Boom reach 10% | 0 30 in boom at full reach | 60 48 in boom at full reach |
| Value 30% | 81 $644.99 | 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
| Scotty 1101 Depthpower | Big Jon Captain's Pak | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Class | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit and features | ||
| Boom | 30 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 | 19.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |