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Location: Ashland WI | I might try some trolling this year. I was thinking of being able to run 4 lines. Two out of either side of the back (roughly a 15' spread), and two on planer boards. I would use this setup for trolling muskies and some for walleye.
Looking for advice/opinions on what I would need. I have never used boards before, so I am open to anything. |
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| A set of planer boards of your choice, upgraded release clips if needed, and rod holders. It is very basic. |
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Location: oswego, il | Do a search lots of info on the subject. |
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Location: Money, PA | Off Shore inlines with OR18 black clips and OR16 red rear mini clip...Church is making a T44 bigger board now, but I don't like fighting the board so much when a fish is on, so the Off SHores work fine for me I also have a set of Church T22s which are backups and work and you can attach the OR18 clip to....I would also get yourself some seperate board rods...Shimano TDRs 7 1/2 footers work great MH to take up the shock of the bouncing boards....A tree rod holder system is also a great way to keep these rods out of your way saving you more space for your boat rods. I hope this all helps...Good Luck! |
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Location: MN | If you plan to troll large hard pulling baits (headlocks, big grandma's, jakes, etc.) go with the TX 44's. I bought the Offshore's and they do not handle those baits well.
You need lock-jaw clips for TX44's or OR clips for offshore's so the line doesn't slide.
Like Todd said do a search. Lots of info on this subject. |
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Location: oswego, il | Just a word on the locking clips on the TX 44 boards, with braid they slip. You have to double wrap. They are fine in the walleye board.
If your just using two boards the walleye board is fine. The tx44 is grew when running 4 boards, huge baits or you want to get lures well away from the boat. You will need a good reel for that board with a double anti reverse and alot of cranking power. I have had guys have to sit and rest after pulling a fish in on one. |
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| I have used several different kinds of boards, and love the Tx-44's, I really haven't had any problems with the clips they come from the factory with. As for rod holders, I can't recommend Folbe's enough. They are great, especially when you have a big fish on. They are expensive but worth every penny. |
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Location: MN | ToddM - 2/25/2015 11:47 AM
Just a word on the locking clips on the TX 44 boards, with braid they slip. You have to double wrap. .
Are you referring to the stock clips or lock-jaw clips? I've never had an issue with the lock-jaw clips slipping and I only troll big baits. |
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| I think you should qualify your question a bit. Are you looking for a setup that can be used for both walleye and musky?
The TX44 is meant for BIG cranks and other large lure presentations, like high speed super models. It stands up to this stuff, but as a consequence the board itself puts out a fair amount of torque. It needs a rod/reel with some backbone/drag to prevent slipping. I haven’t tried it, but my guess is this would cause problems with hookups for walleye sized presentation and fish.
That being said, if you are planning to run the big stuff, then the TX44 is the way to go. Upgrade to the Lockjaw snap, double wrap it, and go get’em!
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Location: Ashland WI | Thanks for the input guys.
To clarify, yes I was looking for a setup that I could use for both. I do not really (right now) plan on trolling anything more than a 8'' Jake or similar. I would also only be using two boards. The rods in the back of the boat would not have boards on them.
Is there a problem using my regular graphite casting rods for trolling? My boat is not that big, and it would be nice not to have to keep a bunch of more rods on hand. |
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Location: WI | I use Offshore boards with OR18 snaps. Down East Salty rod holders. I'm in Superior if you want to share a boat sometime, I'll show you how I run everything. I can run big baits like Headlocks on the Offshores with no problem, but if it's a really hard pulling lure (12" Custom X or other deep diver/big lip) the other boards might work better. Or you can just flat line them. |
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Location: oswego, il | You can use your normal rods.
Yes both clips stock.and lockjaw, all slipped on me. |
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Location: Ashland WI | JKahler - 2/25/2015 4:55 PM
I use Offshore boards with OR18 snaps. Down East Salty rod holders. I'm in Superior if you want to share a boat sometime, I'll show you how I run everything. I can run big baits like Headlocks on the Offshores with no problem, but if it's a really hard pulling lure (12" Custom X or other deep diver/big lip) the other boards might work better. Or you can just flat line them.
I would like to see your setup. If I can find some time this summer, I will look you up. I have a few young fishing partners that are not real happy when i fish without them though.....
Where do you usually fish?
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Location: WI | Usually the St Louis River, but some in MN and WI. I have caught many fish in the river trolling, mostly in the fall. |
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Location: Money, PA | The Off Shores pull larger baits fine until you get a decent chop on the water... I pull Beros and Perchbaits no problem (ST Beros pull harder than any Headlock or Grandma)...I don't bother with the inlines in choppy water; I simply get the Big boards out then. I'm seriously thinking about eliminating the inlines all together...They certainly result in more lost fish due to slack line and I just can't stand fighting a fish with a floppy board on the line. Gonna be runnin' the big boards as much as possible this year....I made myself a smaller set of big boards for smaller bodies of water and tighter quarters.
Finally, I would never recommend wrapping your line around the clip....thats just me....I would just never wrap my line around anything causing more wear and a weak spot for when that big boy hits...I use 65 and 80lb Power Pro and the OR18's hold just fine. |
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