05-27-2003, 07:59 PM
[size 2]Hey Teroy, how handy are you? I'm not at all--but I can find a good deal on the Internet! But in case you're handier than I, here's some links to plans for big boards...[/size]
[url "http://www.the-fishing-network.com/magazine/v03/n01/reference.html"]http://www.the-fishing-network.com/magazine/v03/n01/reference.html[/url]
[url "http://www.quintefishing.com/make_your_own_dual_planer_boards.htm"]http://www.quintefishing.com/make_your_own_dual_planer_boards.htm[/url]
[size 2]As for building your own mast, I've seen guys use a galvanized fence post for a chain-link fence. The bow of your boat is the best location because you want to elevate the tow line. This also enables you to set and reset multiple lines per side without bringing in the board (until you run out of clips, then you have to bring it in to retrieve them).[/size]
[size 2]You'll also have to buy some pulleys and planer board reels would be nice, though I'm sure you could rig something to forego that expense. Look at the Big John mast and copy that. Off-Shore Tackle sells reels, but I think they're spendy.[/size]
[size 2]You'll also need to buy clips. Here's a link to Cabela's. I couldn't find the clips I use, but they're the Cabela's brand version of these (Cabela's brand is cheaper)...[/size]
[url "http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/horizontal-item.jhtml?id=0002732010786a&navAction=push&navCount=2&indexId=cat600177&podId=0002732&catalogCode=ID&parentId=cat600177&parentType=index&rid"]http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/horizontal-item.jhtml?id=0002732010786a&navAction=push&navCount=2&indexId=cat600177&podId=0002732&catalogCode=ID&parentId=cat600177&parentType=index&rid[/url]=
[size 2]The large metal loop clips into the tow line and you clip your fishing line into the pinchers, let out line and it slides down the tow line until you stop it the desired distance from the fish. When a line releases, the clip just slides down to the planer board. If a fish takes the outside bait, just reposition all the baits by sliding them into the next further spot and put out a new line on the inside. Organize rods with the farther outside line the farthest forward in the boat and the closes line towards the back.[/size]
[url "http://www.the-fishing-network.com/magazine/v03/n01/reference.html"]http://www.the-fishing-network.com/magazine/v03/n01/reference.html[/url]
[url "http://www.quintefishing.com/make_your_own_dual_planer_boards.htm"]http://www.quintefishing.com/make_your_own_dual_planer_boards.htm[/url]
[size 2]As for building your own mast, I've seen guys use a galvanized fence post for a chain-link fence. The bow of your boat is the best location because you want to elevate the tow line. This also enables you to set and reset multiple lines per side without bringing in the board (until you run out of clips, then you have to bring it in to retrieve them).[/size]
[size 2]You'll also have to buy some pulleys and planer board reels would be nice, though I'm sure you could rig something to forego that expense. Look at the Big John mast and copy that. Off-Shore Tackle sells reels, but I think they're spendy.[/size]
[size 2]You'll also need to buy clips. Here's a link to Cabela's. I couldn't find the clips I use, but they're the Cabela's brand version of these (Cabela's brand is cheaper)...[/size]
[url "http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/horizontal-item.jhtml?id=0002732010786a&navAction=push&navCount=2&indexId=cat600177&podId=0002732&catalogCode=ID&parentId=cat600177&parentType=index&rid"]http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/horizontal-item.jhtml?id=0002732010786a&navAction=push&navCount=2&indexId=cat600177&podId=0002732&catalogCode=ID&parentId=cat600177&parentType=index&rid[/url]=
[size 2]The large metal loop clips into the tow line and you clip your fishing line into the pinchers, let out line and it slides down the tow line until you stop it the desired distance from the fish. When a line releases, the clip just slides down to the planer board. If a fish takes the outside bait, just reposition all the baits by sliding them into the next further spot and put out a new line on the inside. Organize rods with the farther outside line the farthest forward in the boat and the closes line towards the back.[/size]