Scotty 1106B Depthpower
Scotty’s mid-range Depthpower with a long boom and braided line, for anglers who want reach without paying for a counter.
Amazon $725.24$725.24
The Scotty 1106B Depthpower is the better electric downrigger overall, rated 4.1 to 3.0. The Scotty 1106B Depthpower leads on value, features and boom reach. The Scotty 1106B Depthpower costs $374.75 less ($725.24 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 1106B Depthpower for value ($725.24 vs $1,099.99), features (auto stop, stainless boom vs none of the four) and boom reach (60 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 | Scotty 1106B Depthpower | Big Jon Captain's Pak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Speed 20% | 85 235 ft a minute | 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% | 100 60 in boom at full reach | 60 48 in boom at full reach |
| Value 30% | 68 $725.24 | 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 1106B Depthpower | Big Jon Captain's Pak | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Class | Standard | Standard |
| Retrieval speed | 235 ft/min | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit and features | ||
| Boom | 36 to 60 in | 24 to 48 in |
| Cable | 300 ft of 200 lb test braided | 200 ft stainless |
| Digital depth counter | No | No |
| Auto stop | Yes | - |
| Stainless boom | Yes | No |
| Wireless networking | No | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |