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
The Scotty 2106B High Performance is the better electric downrigger overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Scotty 2106B High Performance leads on value and boom reach. The Cannon Optimum wins on features. The Scotty 2106B High Performance costs $368.38 less ($906.61 vs $1,274.99).
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Cannon Optimum
The only downrigger here that remembers depths and networks with other units, for anglers running a full spread who will pay for it.
Amazon $1,274.99$1,274.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Scotty 2106B High Performance for value ($906.61 vs $1,274.99) and boom reach (60 in boom at full reach vs 53 in boom at full reach).
- Choose the Cannon Optimum for features (digital depth counter, auto stop, stainless boom, wireless networking vs digital depth counter).
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 | Scotty 2106B High Performance | Cannon Optimum |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Speed 20% | 50 retrieval speed not published (neutral score used) | 100 250 ft a minute |
| 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 | 77 53 in boom at full reach |
| Value 30% | 42 $906.61 | 2 $1,274.99 |
| Features 15% | 30 digital depth counter | 100 digital depth counter, auto stop, stainless boom, wireless networking |
| Warranty 15% | 100 lifetime warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Scotty 2106B High Performance | Cannon Optimum | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Class | Premium | Premium |
| Retrieval speed | - | 250 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit and features | ||
| Boom | 36 to 60 in | 24 to 53 in |
| Cable | 300 ft of 250 lb test braided | 400 ft of 150 lb test stainless |
| Digital depth counter | Yes | Yes |
| Auto stop | - | Yes |
| Stainless boom | - | Yes |
| Wireless networking | No | Yes |
| Warranty | Lifetime | - |