Cannon Magnum 5
The cheapest way into Cannon’s fast, auto-stopping electric line for a small boat that doesn’t need a long boom.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
The Cannon Magnum 5 is the better electric downrigger overall, rated 4.3 to 4.0. The Cannon Magnum 5 leads on value. The Scotty 1106 Depthpower wins on boom reach. The Cannon Magnum 5 costs $46.42 less ($599.99 vs $646.41).
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Scotty 1106 Depthpower
Scotty’s standard electric unit with the long telescopic boom, for bigger boats that need reach on stainless cable.
Amazon $646.41$646.41
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cannon Magnum 5 for value ($599.99 vs $646.41).
- Choose the Scotty 1106 Depthpower for boom reach (60 in boom at full reach vs 24 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 5 | Scotty 1106 Depthpower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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% | 0 24 in boom at full reach | 100 60 in boom at full reach |
| Value 30% | 90 $599.99 | 81 $646.41 |
| Features 15% | 50 auto stop, stainless boom | 50 auto stop, stainless boom |
| Warranty 15% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Cannon Magnum 5 | Scotty 1106 Depthpower | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Class | Standard | Standard |
| Retrieval speed | 250 ft/min | - |
| Weight rating | 20 lb | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit and features | ||
| Boom | 24 in | 36 to 60 in |
| Cable | 250 ft of 150 lb test stainless | 250 ft of 150 lb test stainless |
| Digital depth counter | No | No |
| Auto stop | Yes | Yes |
| Stainless boom | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless networking | No | No |
| Weight | 23 lb | - |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |