Fishing
Downrigger Snubber Twin Pack — 10" Black Cushions
Star rating
4.4/ 5
Customer reviews
12
- 5 stars 9
- 4 stars 1
- 3 stars 1
- 2 stars 0
- 1 star 1
Brand
Fish Thief
Product description
Veteran-owned and manufactured in the USA, this twin pack provides two 10-inch snubbers intended to cushion the ride of downrigger weights.
Each unit is molded from a resilient rubber-style compound and fitted with a snap swivel at both ends — allowing installation between the downrigger cable and weight, and giving room to attach speed or temperature probes if needed. The pair is sized to ease shock loads on both the downrigger mechanism and the boat’s gunnels.
Designed for straightforward use: connect one swivel to the downrigger cable and the other to the weight, then lower and raise as usual. They are recommended for weights up to 16 pounds and serve to absorb sudden jolts in rough water, reducing wear on cables and rigging.
Pros
- Cushions impacts to protect downriggers and gunnels
- Snap swivels on both ends accept probes
- Veteran-owned, made in the USA
Cons
- Limited to recommended weights up to 16 lb
- May wear faster under very heavy or constant use
- Some users report occasional swivel or material failure
VerdictA practical, American-made solution for anglers who want to reduce shock and stress on downriggers and gunnels. The pair of 10" snubbers attach between the weight and cable, using stainless-style snap swivels on each end so probes can be fitted. They cushion drops and sudden pulls for weights up to 16 lb. Durable for routine use, though heavy-duty or commercial operations may prefer heavier-duty a
Customer reviews
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Jennifer Kitchen 5/5
Simple and effective
Solid downrigger snubbers.
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caj 5/5
Held up through several days
Used with 10-lb balls for five days straight with no functional issues. Well made — when a weight pulled away the snubber frayed but prevented losing the ball and cable.
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Dan Gallichan 5/5
Does the job
Performs as expected.
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Dean D. 5/5
High quality and reliable
High-quality components and steady performance made this an easy choice for my gear.
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Greg W. 5/5
Seller resolved a mix-up
I left a negative review after not getting what I expected, but the seller later offered a fair solution. I had already returned the items for a refund, but the snubbers themselves are quality and worth considering.
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Tyler Watson 1/5
Let down by failures
One unit snapped and the other's swivel bent after two deployments with 12-lb balls. Possibly aged or defective — I lost one weight and will move to a heavier-duty snubber.
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Pirates Life Tournament Fishing Team 5/5
Good for heavy weights
Essential when running heavy downrigger weights — they absorb the shock when lowering and retrieving.
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Able 3/5
Kept as emergency spares
Not confident these will endure constant 8-lb use, so I’m saving them as backup pieces.
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don jamison 5/5
A bit long for some setups
They are slightly long for my rig, but handle 12-lb balls without issue.
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Kindle Customer 5/5
Exactly what I needed
Matched my needs for securing downrigger weights.
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Pat 4/5
Very satisfied
Excellent product — thanks.
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Josh Sopczak 5/5
Works on older electrics
Perform well with my older Canon electric downriggers using 8-lb weights.
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