RACINE, Wis. (July 2009) – To provide downrigger anglers the ultimate speed, temperature and depth system, Cannon® introduces IntelliTroll™ which offers more information and features than any other speed-and-temp probe on the market.

“We talked to several experts in controlled depth fishing and discovered there were a lot of features missing on the speed-and-temp sensors they currently used,” Cannon Product Manager Dave Maryanov said.  “It’s very important when fishing for species such as lake trout or salmon to be able to present the bait in a very precise area.  IntelliTroll is a great tool to keep anglers in the strike zone.”

IntelliTroll is the first speed-and-temp sensor to provide actual lure depth, eliminating “blow-back” estimations and calculations.  Accurate real-time speed up to one-tenth of a mile per hour, along with water temperature at actual lure location, is also provided.

The transmitter sensor is hydro-dynamically designed for better underwater tracking and balance, greatly reducing blow-back to provide even better lure depth readings.  The sensor has double O-ring construction which completely seals the battery compartment from water intrusion.  The sensor operates on four AA batteries.

To extend battery life, the IntelliTroll sensor has an integrated wet switch that activates the unit only when it is in contact with the water.  In addition, the unit will automatically turn itself off after 15 minutes out of the water.

Another feature unique to IntelliTroll is its easy on/easy off clamping mechanism on the sensor that makes it simple to attach and remove from the downrigger cable.

Readings from the IntelliTroll sensor are displayed on a 4-inch (diagonal) easy-to-read LCD monitor.

The Suggested Retail Price for Cannon’s IntelliTroll system is $549.99.

For more information visit cannondownriggers.com, contact Cannon, P.O. Box 8129, Mankato, MN 56002, or call 800-227-6433.

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics LLC consists of the Cannon, Minn Kota and Humminbird brands.  Cannon® is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.  Minn Kota® is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as offers a complete line of battery chargers, Trim Tabs and marine accessories.  Humminbird® is a leading innovator and manufacturer of fishfinders, fishfinder/GPS combo units, chartplotters, marine radios and digital depth gauges.