05-12-2017, 11:22 PM
I've use both also. The inline boards are $$ but they store in the boat well when not in use. I like the drop flag option. Sometimes you hook up something small and it's easier to tell if it's dragging begins. They are sometimes a bit of work to get to the boat with a fish on.
I don't use a mast for my other style board. I've looked at them a few times though. I just tie the line on a cleat. Works just fine. I can run 3 lines off the board easily and I like the release. You need a lot of releases if you don't want to be pulling the board in frequently. Cheap releases are available on Amazon. I usually pull the inner lines off when we catch a fish.
I made my planer board from a cedar fence slat and all thread. it doesn't collapse like some of the nice commercial ones. That makes storage tougher.
I think the planer boards work really well for fishing. They allow you to get more lines out and it helps get the line away from the boat. If there is a little wave action you get increased action on your lures also
Best of luck!
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I don't use a mast for my other style board. I've looked at them a few times though. I just tie the line on a cleat. Works just fine. I can run 3 lines off the board easily and I like the release. You need a lot of releases if you don't want to be pulling the board in frequently. Cheap releases are available on Amazon. I usually pull the inner lines off when we catch a fish.
I made my planer board from a cedar fence slat and all thread. it doesn't collapse like some of the nice commercial ones. That makes storage tougher.
I think the planer boards work really well for fishing. They allow you to get more lines out and it helps get the line away from the boat. If there is a little wave action you get increased action on your lures also
Best of luck!
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