Have you ever wondered how to add a second lure to each line rigged on your downrigger? This works OK

Above is an overall view of the add-a-line rig attached to the main line which is rigged in the release behind the downrigger weight. The add-a-line rig is attached to the main line about 4 to 6 feet above the bottom release. It is shown hanging from the main line. Make sure it is straight (not wrapped around the main line) as you lower it into the water.

Above is a close up view of how the add-a-line is attached to the main line. The main line is placed in the large snap and the snap is closed. The Offshore planer board release is then clipped to the main line. This secures the add-a-line to a specific point of your choosing on the main line.

Above you should see the details of the "hardware" involved in rigging an add-a-line rig. The Offshore Planerboard releases can usually be found in packs of four in most good tackle shops like Dakota Tackle in Bismarck.

Above and below are pictures showing the add-a-line rig set up with a trolling spoon and a Rhys Davis Large Teaser lure. Note that the add-a-line leader is usually about 5 to 6 feet long. When a fish hits the add-a-line lure, the Offshore planer board release pops loose and then the rig slides down the main line popping the bottom release. The rig then slides down the main line to the lure on the main line. Once the large snap on the add-a-line hits the lure on the end of the main line it is prevented from sliding further. You don't want the add-a-line leader to be too long or you'll have trouble landing the fish.