Thread: Planer Boards

Offshore Tackle

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Originally Posted by Tman53

Which planer boards are the best ?

Too little info to make an answer. It all depends on what you are pulling behind them. I use one made by a friend on Chickamaugua for longlining that is only about 6 inches long. I use Opti boards with flag kits for my cranks rigs. Off-shore has made some changes to their small board that makes them much more user friendly for jigs and roadrunners.

Opti has the regular size and now they offer a med size which is much nicer for our type of pulling. Offshore has good birds but usually more expensive. I'm using one call planner float. And sidewinders. Lots of options out there. Best thing is try to fish with someone who uses them. Get a little experience then research what others offer that might suit you.


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Other than getting lines further away from boat what's the advantage to using planer boards?


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Depth control if I had to guess, especially in shallower water. My only issue with planers is when you get a busy day with short fish, it just adds to the workload.

Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3

Other than getting lines further away from boat what's the advantage to using planer boards?


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You can cover a wider swath of water in one pass......widen your spread out

Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3

Other than getting lines further away from boat what's the advantage to using planer boards?


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Keeps the boat from spooking the fish. You don't run the boat over the fish.

They're a pain in the rear when there's lots of shorts to deal with. They'll work you to death in the heat taking the shorts off and resetting them.


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