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The Original: TACO Sport Fishing's Tele-Outriggers are the original telescoping outriggers. They are made from the highest quality materials and have the only 3-year warranty in the industry.
It depends on the size (or brand) of the existing bases. Measure the inside diameter of the base tube the outrigger fits into. We make sleeves to fit 1 1/8” and 1 1/2”. Please call our customer service for more help with sizing.
Lees made a 1-3/8" base about several years ago and has discontinued it. TACO Marine makes a bushing to fit. The 1.400 fits on our 15ft Heavy Duty and our 18ft Heavy Duty.
TACO Handy Tips: TACO Tele-outriggers can be special ordered to accommodate the following outrigger holders: E-TEC ®, Lee’s Sidewinder, Wishbone, and flush mount, Perko® & Rupp®. Please indicate which base you are trying to fit when ordering.
Always hose down thoroughly with fresh water after every use. Occasionally use oil on a cloth and wipe down, especially if storing for an extended time. Never use WD 40 as it is silicone based and it and will leave a gummy build up that impedes the telescoping action. A straight oil such as CRC is recommended. Read More..
A marine grade stainless steel spring button locks in place when the outriggers are fully extended. The tubes are protected by delrin bushings to prevent scratching and make the telescoping action smooth.
Retracted length varies depending on the model. The retracted length is anywhere from 5’1” to under 9'.
TACO Marine’s outriggers are designed to be a little loose to ensure easy entry and exit from the bases. However, the design is tight enough to ensure a pole never falls out in heavy seas or during transportation. The rigging keeps them in along with the angle. Over time the bottom bushing tends to swell slightly which adds to the fit. If desired, you can drill thru the arm and into the outrigger to install a pop pin. If a pop pin is installed, make sure the outrigger eyelets are facing the right direction for fishing (usually toward the stern).
Good judgment must be used. Running in heavy seas may result in bending of the outriggers. Once bending occurs the outriggers no longer telescope. Under normal boating conditions the outriggers can be extended. We suggest whenever possible telescope the outriggers in as it reduces stress to the gunnel or t-top and there is a less chance of bending the outriggers.
When trolling with outriggers you can troll with more lines in the water, thus pulling more bait which simulates a school of fish. Outriggers will eliminate tangled lines. Each outrigger can accommodate one or two lines from your rods and reels. The line is used with a release clip that extends to the end of your outrigger. When a fish strikes your bait, the release clip will allow your fishing line to come free of the outrigger so you can reel in the fish.