Cannon Optimum TS
The saltwater, tournament build of the Optimum, for anglers who want every electronic control and a stainless boom.
FishUSA $1,899.99$1,899.99
The Cannon Optimum TS is the better electric downrigger overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Cannon Optimum TS leads on features. The Scotty 2106B High Performance wins on value and boom reach. The Scotty 2106B High Performance costs $993.38 less ($906.61 vs $1,899.99).
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Scotty 2106B High Performance
The braided-line version of Scotty’s High Performance unit, with a lifetime warranty, for anglers who prefer braid.
Amazon $906.61$906.61
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cannon Optimum TS for features (digital depth counter, auto stop, stainless boom, wireless networking vs digital depth counter, auto stop).
- Choose the Scotty 2106B High Performance for value ($906.61 vs $1,899.99) and boom reach (60 in boom at full reach vs 53 in boom at full reach).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every premium downriggers electric downrigger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Cannon Optimum TS | Scotty 2106B High Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| 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 | 100 60 in boom at full reach |
| Value 30% | 0 $1,899.99 | 42 $906.61 |
| Features 15% | 100 digital depth counter, auto stop, stainless boom, wireless networking | 60 digital depth counter, auto stop |
| Warranty 15% | 100 lifetime warranty | 100 lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| Cannon Optimum TS | Scotty 2106B High Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Class | Premium | Premium |
| Retrieval speed | 250 ft/min | - |
| Weight rating | 20 lb | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit and features | ||
| Boom | 24 to 53 in | 36 to 60 in |
| Cable | 400 ft of 150 lb test stainless | 300 ft of 250 lb test braided |
| Digital depth counter | Yes | Yes |
| Auto stop | Yes | Yes |
| Stainless boom | Yes | - |
| Wireless networking | Yes | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |