This product would be much better if it had a QUALITY ball bearing swivel. First, the barrel swivel does not always rotate and can result in your line being wrapped around the cable when you lower the rigger. Second the snap is weak. I have found the snap opened several times when I raised the weight. A good quality ball bearing swivel (Like those used on PENN downriggers) would elimnate these two problems. The concept is great, but the choice of components leaves me scratching my head. If you buy these also buy some quality snaps and drill out the barrel swivel and replace.
I love this release, i had it release on smaller walleyes and up to 20 lb kings, i haven't had a problem with them yet. just have to use common sense on the adjustment.
The release takes a little while to find the right setting for the rerlease. But once you find the right adjustment it works well. it is a littl emore complicated the some releases but once you get it down it is easy to work.
i've used many types in the past this is by far the easiest and best i've used. this purchase was only to have a spare..get it set correctly and younever have to touch it again