05-26-2016, 10:16 PM
[#0000FF]Like every system more complicated than fishing a single rod with a single lure it requires some preparation and some practice to make it work efficiently.
The concern about "disturbing the water pattern around trolled lures" is not a problem. Normally you let out an amount of line behind the connection to the planer board that will allow the lure to run a ways behind...without any disturbance or interference. You determine the drop back distance by how deep your lure runs and how much line you need...at what speed...to get it where you want it.
Tangles are another issue...especially in a tube or toon. I too have had two fish on at once and had to do some fancy maneuvering and rod handling to avoid losing one or both fish. Freakout time while it's happening but great memories and a lot of self laughter later.
Fortunately, if you set up and work a planer board right, it should reduce rather than increase the potential for tangles. Easier to keep one line well out from your craft while you deal with a hooked fish on the other.
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The concern about "disturbing the water pattern around trolled lures" is not a problem. Normally you let out an amount of line behind the connection to the planer board that will allow the lure to run a ways behind...without any disturbance or interference. You determine the drop back distance by how deep your lure runs and how much line you need...at what speed...to get it where you want it.
Tangles are another issue...especially in a tube or toon. I too have had two fish on at once and had to do some fancy maneuvering and rod handling to avoid losing one or both fish. Freakout time while it's happening but great memories and a lot of self laughter later.
Fortunately, if you set up and work a planer board right, it should reduce rather than increase the potential for tangles. Easier to keep one line well out from your craft while you deal with a hooked fish on the other.
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