04-21-2005, 05:57 PM
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Planer Boards have a definite place. They are a very versatile tool and can be rigged up a lot of diffrent ways. There are two types of planer boards. The most popular in this area are the in-line planers. The other type are double board planers and are connected to the boat to a mast(s). There are also some hybrid boards like the "otter boats" that are used like double planer boards but have keels that run under the surface. Supposedly, they are very stable and run in rough water conditions much better than the conventional and in-line boards.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]If you think in-line planers cover a wide swath, how about a 200-300 foot wide swathe with double planer boards with 5 lines connected to each side. You can run 10-12 rods from a boat easily and keep everthing organized and tangle free. One boat can cover a lot of ground looking for fish.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Obviously, planer boards were designed for use on boats that troll. They weren't designed to be used from float tubes or pontoon boats. They allow you to fish several lines from one boat and cover a wide swathe while in search for fish. Though we use planer boards on Willard Bay, which is considered a small impoundment, they were designed and developed in the great lakes area, especially for walleye fisherman where the need to search out fish is more important. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Fisherman have adapted the use of planer boards, especially the in-lines, to fit they're needs and techniques. It was stated in an earlier post that they don't track well at higher speeds. I, and many others, routinely troll up to 5 mph, dragging boards the whole time. Granted, they may not go out as far from the boat but you still get plenty of seperation between your lines to cover a fairly wide swathe.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]The larger in-lines board can handle most all crankbaits including the large deep diving types. The added pull from the deep diver lures do effect them more. Obviously, larger pop gear may overwhelm in-line boards but I'm sure that a small or moderately sized pop gear with a Jakes type or in-line spinner would run great behind then for surface trolling rainbows. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Don't knock'em til you've used them and had a chance to experiment and refine your presentations. They can and are a deadly bullet in your arsenal of fishing equipment.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]If you think in-line planers cover a wide swath, how about a 200-300 foot wide swathe with double planer boards with 5 lines connected to each side. You can run 10-12 rods from a boat easily and keep everthing organized and tangle free. One boat can cover a lot of ground looking for fish.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Obviously, planer boards were designed for use on boats that troll. They weren't designed to be used from float tubes or pontoon boats. They allow you to fish several lines from one boat and cover a wide swathe while in search for fish. Though we use planer boards on Willard Bay, which is considered a small impoundment, they were designed and developed in the great lakes area, especially for walleye fisherman where the need to search out fish is more important. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Fisherman have adapted the use of planer boards, especially the in-lines, to fit they're needs and techniques. It was stated in an earlier post that they don't track well at higher speeds. I, and many others, routinely troll up to 5 mph, dragging boards the whole time. Granted, they may not go out as far from the boat but you still get plenty of seperation between your lines to cover a fairly wide swathe.[/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]The larger in-lines board can handle most all crankbaits including the large deep diving types. The added pull from the deep diver lures do effect them more. Obviously, larger pop gear may overwhelm in-line boards but I'm sure that a small or moderately sized pop gear with a Jakes type or in-line spinner would run great behind then for surface trolling rainbows. [/size][/black][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 3]Don't knock'em til you've used them and had a chance to experiment and refine your presentations. They can and are a deadly bullet in your arsenal of fishing equipment.[/size][/black][/font]
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