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Location: WI | Which ones will hold up to the drag of muskie baits? |
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| Offshore are what I use but I replace the front release with the black "snapper" type release and the rear on with a snap wieght release. This is the same set up that I use for walleyes. |
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| So is it better to use one release or two ?
Im thinking about getting Off Shore OR-31 Planer Board from TB
Will it handle big baits like 13''grandma or 10''slamer?
Which release for 80lbs stealth line?
Sorry about so many questions but im new to all that trolling stuff |
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| I use two release so the board doesn't release (how's that for an oxymorum?) THe release I use on the front are the black "snapper" release that WILL NOT allow the line to release until it is opened up in the boat. The back releases are the red snap wieght releases that have a little tit on them that does not allow the line to release until in the boat.
When I use these you fight the fish with the board on until you get the board to the boat then you take it off and fight the fish - this is a 2 man job!
I haven't used a 13" Grandma on these but have run 10" Jakes, the Big Ernies, and some other huge baits and they all work fine but the big baits will pull the boards back more than the little baits. |
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| Thank You for info
I ordered OR-30 with OR-19 release which will be on the back plus OR-18 release(snaper)which i will put in front |
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Location: oswego, il | I like the church tackle boards. I have pulled 10" jakes no problem. What I really like is that they are the fastest boards to deal with when fighting the fish. Just unclip the front and the board will slide down to the leader. You don't even have to take it off. Takes about a second and the boards won't pop off either.
I do have a question about the offshore clip with the pin in the middle. Where can you get that clip? I like that clip better than the chuck clip and was thinking about mating it to the bracket if i could find oine. |
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| Todd, You can do a similiar thing with OffShores but personally I do not like the board staying on the line.
I forget which model the release with the pin in is but it is the one the specify for snap wieghts, it's red and when you open the jaws you can see a little "tit" sticking up. Put your line behind that "tit" and it aint coming out! |
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| http://www.walleyecentral.com/offshore/index.htm
Here is a link showing the releases. I use an OR-18 on the front and a OR-16 on the back. |
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| Todd the release you want is OR-16 and thornebros has them
Edited by Rob_K 9/27/2007 5:53 AM
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Location: north central wisconsin | Used to run offshores, but run the Big Birds now, and like them better for big baits and big waves. I also run really long leaders, and allow my boards to slide down too, as fishing some areas with high wind and very shallow flats makes it tough to pick up boards after snapping off. Also, I don't like having to deal with them staying on the line fighting a fish, then taking them off. They drag much less through the fight, alowing them to just slide down, and have lost fewer fish than having to deal with them otherwise. I've found that fighting the fish half way to the boat and messing with the board is more of a pain(for me anyhow), allowing more chance for escape. Adding a big snap to the back makes life easier for all aspects of the setup, especially in the severe cold. I like the big plunger clips on the big birds, but don't like that the little plastic tab keeping the plunger from falling off, breaks on occasion, forcing a clip replacement.
With that said, I've been talking about using a mast system for years now, and even have some plans to make one of my own if I feel resourceful this winter. Does anyone have recomendations on their favorite commercial mast system? |
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Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI | Church boards for my in-lines for musky baits. Wouldn't use anything but.
Jason, stick with the Big Jon mast system. 6' 2-piece mast and very easy to use. I have plans for ski's as well if you need them. 14 more rod holders (26 total) and a ski mast system is going on the boat this off season to be ready to charter next year. |
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Location: Racine, Wi | Chuck, you sir are out of control. Luv it. hahahaha
I use the Off Shores as well. Like Reelman said, they will pull back a bit, but if you have a good spread in your lines it won't be an issue. I've never had any problems. I think any of the boards above will work, but as it sounds like you've done, get the releases mentioned and you'll be happy you did. Chasing boards that came off the line sucks if you do it with long lines still out.
I also leave them so they don't release. It can suck if a fish pulls the board under, but haven't lost any fish (knock on wood) due to that yet.
Jason, fishing where you do, a mast system might be a good choice. There is a guy that runs a mast system down by us pretty successfully. I think it would be easier to get your lines set quicker again after getting a fish, but I've never run one.
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| I run the Off SHore boards for one reason. It's nearly impossible to get a Church board up when it submarines. And it will submarine. A lot more than the Off Shores do. Now, the church board has a moveable keel weight that will help get the angled front of the board down in the water, and that will take the board further out to the side of the boat. But I don't use he boards to get the bait way out to the side of the boat. I use it to get line separation. I'll run 6 lines on my trolling set up, sometimes 9 if I have 3 on board, but mostly 6. 1 planer out each side, and I probably don't let out more than 25-40 feet once the board is on. It may only be 15 feet out to the side, and 15 feet back. But I get my bait separation this way.
Unlike walleyes that shy from the boat, muskies don't, so I don't feel the need to get those boards way out to the side.
I use OR-16 red clips on my boards, front and back.
Not a fan of masts for muskies. As I said, I don't think great spread is necessary. Separation is. And those babys are way too time consuming to get back in when it's time to make a move. Maybe on St Claire, where you're running 12 baits, and never stop.
Edited by Shep 10/1/2007 10:31 AM
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Location: oswego, il | Hey guys, thanks for the info on those clips. I do like the offshore clip with the pin.
Shep is right about the church tackle boards submarining and they will if you use them the same way as other boards. The church boards with the weight forward do not like to be stalled. Stalling and starting the board with the weight forward on a tight turn can submarine the boards. Since it does not pop off, it's a major pain in the butt. It is easier for me because when i troll, generally one board will be the one that sees alot of indside turns and I run the weight back. This does not seem to affect the board much and it won't nosedive when the board lurches forward and submarine.
The other scenario is bringing the board in. Do not pump the rod and reel. This will surely make the board head for the depths. Steady reeling and pressure while bringing the board in will keep it from heading south. |
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