Planer Boards
MuskieMike
Posted 9/13/2005 8:41 PM (#159434)
Subject: Planer Boards





Location: Des Moines IA
I am thinking about adding boards to my trolling rig. Which boards do you use? Mono or braided? Looking to troll very big baits. I don't think the yellow off shore boards will handle the BIG baits? Anybody troll Big baits with the little yellow boards?
sworrall
Posted 9/14/2005 1:01 PM (#159497 - in reply to #159434)
Subject: RE: Planer Boards





Posts: 32958


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
The Off Shore or Roach boards will pull full sized muskie lures OK, Yellow Birds will pull smaller baits with no problem. You will probably have to put heavier clips on the boars so they don't pop loose. I use superlines when I DO troll, which is rare because I live in N Wisconsin.

Trollers?
Guest
Posted 9/14/2005 1:04 PM (#159498 - in reply to #159434)
Subject: RE: Planer Boards


If you're going to be using big musky baits, a mast system is your option. I've used this system and always have a depthraider or a believer out on a board. The most important aspect about a mast system = clips. You want to use OR-19 clips for these big baits. They not only give you a great spread, but let you fight the fish independently from the system. Any questions give me a call-Todd Kotarski 630-244-0358
MuskieMike
Posted 9/14/2005 1:23 PM (#159500 - in reply to #159434)
Subject: RE: Planer Boards





Location: Des Moines IA
Thanks guys, I was planning on going with the offshore set up, figured I might the bigger clips. I was also kind of wondering if anybody use boards with BIG BAITS like Frany's or Talonz or Wishmasters? I assume they too much resistance to use a board system with clips though??
Slamr
Posted 9/14/2005 1:35 PM (#159502 - in reply to #159434)
Subject: RE: Planer Boards





Posts: 7121


Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs
Mike,
Call me, I have some planer boards I NEVER use, you can stop by the house and take mine.
MuskieMike
Posted 9/14/2005 5:57 PM (#159568 - in reply to #159434)
Subject: RE: Planer Boards





Location: Des Moines IA
Cool Slamr, Thianks i will give them a try ......