woodieb8 - 10/7/2013 5:12 AM big boards can hold multiple big baits and run 100ft each side outward.. look at mast system mounts. many use front seat inserts.smaller boards work good for walleyes .but in big water and multiple lines big boards rock. as for boards themselves make your own for 40 bucks you can have a good pair. cedar wood works best Hi George, agree that the mast system rocks for open water trolling without weeds. I like the wider spread and cleaner fight without a board.
But floating weeds is my main problem while using my mast. I've made longer line releases with weed guards for the inside line baits, and that works okay, but then still had an issue of how to check for a fouled bait on the far outside.
The reason I lean toward in-line boards around weeds is that we are typically trolling 6 baits and try to keep at least 5 baits working in the water, which is no problem with inline boards unless there's a ton of floaters. Additionally, if we plan on casting and trolling it’s obviously a lot easier to switch back and forth with in-line boards because you don't have to break the mast down, stowing a mast and using one with a convertible top up in the late fall has been some of my other considerations. That's some pros and cons with both that I've noticed. I was wondering if you guys have devised any clever way to check those outside baits without bringing everything in on that side. Also, the max waves you troll into with the different style mast systems (I use the cedar boards and reels on the bow now).
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