Thanks Fleagle,
Was going to buy a few of these at some time but I would rather make them. Thanks again
hi everyone , this is a free planer design I give away for free at my website some friends of mine who use planer boards to go walleye fishing made a set of these and they work very well (i have been on there boat using them)
Materials List
Following are the materials you will need to make the planer board:
Quantity Description
2 1" or 1-¼" X 8" X 28" Redwood, Teak or Cedar
3 12" X 5/16"(diameter) Threaded Rod
1 5/15" X 6" Eye Bolt
14 5/16" Washers
14 5/16" Bolts
1 Qt. or L. Good Quality Wood Sealant
Qt. or L. High-Vis or International Orange Paint 150 Ft.
150 Ft Planer Board Line or 80lb. Test Mono.
Tools List In addition to the materials,
Hand, Radial or Table Saw Miter Saw
Plane or Rasp
5/16" Wrench or Lock-Grip Wrench
Design plans http://www.eaglesnestmarketing.ws/boards.gif
this link is just a drw, no advertising i don't want to break your rules but a picture is worth a 1000 words
Thanks Fleagle,
Was going to buy a few of these at some time but I would rather make them. Thanks again
I made a couple that are nearly identical, and they work very well.
Here are some simpler plans that you can use for Crappie. These planer boards are castable and flip direction if you give them a little tug.
You need a 1/4" thick piece of pine or cedar, some outdoor wood glue, a WD40 spray tube and a toothpick or a split-shot for slip-rigging. You'll need a scroll saw and a drill. Put on a coat of water proof paint or deck sealer by spray or brush. I made my first one in about 40 minutes.
You can print the pattern to scale and paste it on the board (with the grain) and cut with a scroll saw. Drill the hole to press fit in a piece of WD40 tubing.
If you want to make a large size you can print the pattern twice scale and use 1/2" pine.
Picture from retired Pro Angler/Writer Johnnie Crane.
I have a patent and make some out of plastic called the BulletBobber in 4 sizes 2", 2.5", 3" and 4". I also have some 6" long called the DualFin made out of a tough foam that only weigh 1 ounce. The DualFin is a clip-on in-line planer board where as the line needs to be threaded thru the BulletBobber. It is OK to make them for personal use or to give away as gifts but please don't sell them - it is only fair considering what I have put into it. But giving out plans to make them during hard times is only fair too. I know some folks must fish to eat - been there done that - and could be there again!
I am running a special thru Fathers Day - 4 DualFins for $50 and free shipping!
Pattern compliments of Paul Lieb (owner) of BulletBobber Enterprises
planer boards, fishing, floats, bobbers, directional floats,
I've been conspiring in recent months to build a fully functional real planer board of smaller proportions because I'm tired of all the BS board plans and such that put you in the hole for a bunch of money. If it works out for me I'll be marketing it at C.c for WAY less than the stuff you see now.
"We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good"
Sen. Hillary Clinton - Speech at Democratic Fundraiser, June 2004
backtocrappie,
You might have some catching up to do. I starting working on it 30 years ago.
Here is a picture of a couple DualFnns if you haven't seen them.
Here are some things you can do with the DualFin.
Small BulletBobbers are only $2.50 or 4 for $8.00 and free shipping if the order is over $20.00.
Here are some things shore fishermen can with the BulletBobber.
Planer boards with direction control are better then ones without it!
And they are simple to make if you must or want.
Last edited by BulBob; 05-17-2009 at 04:10 PM.
Thanks alot Bulbob. When I get some free time at work I'm gonna try making a couple.
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
Those little boogers look like the ticket. The thing really like about 'em is that they are so easy to store in the boat.
aj
I've seen you gear in the past, neat stuff! Almost bought some last winter, but I wanted something different and no one has it at a price thats right. So I started compiling junk and hardware came up with a small release, and traditional gear, just need to finish the project.
"We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good"
Sen. Hillary Clinton - Speech at Democratic Fundraiser, June 2004
Paul - great product. A buddy of mine purchased your DualFins and received a free 4" Bulletbobber sample - which he gave to me. The 4" is too big for the tiny crappie jigs I use (not enough drag to keep it tracking well), but it works great with larger baits. Money is tight right now, or I'd order some smaller ones from you today. Thank you for posting the plans. I'll probably make myself a couple of the 2" and see how they work with the little jigs. Won't cost anything, because I've got the stuff to make them laying around the garage.
The fact that you're willing to share the plans with folks for personal use, says a lot about the kind of person, and businessman you are - the good kind!
I'll be sure to pass along details of your products to all my fishing buddies and try to drive some business your way. Thanks again!
Joe