WHAT PLANER BOARD IS RIGHT FOR ME!? Planer Board Options! - Ft. Off Shore Tackle

Planer boards are an invaluable tool when it comes to open water trolling. Whether you troll for walleyes, salmon, trout, muskies, or even crappies, there is a planer board that will work! Picking out the right combination of board and components is key to trolling efficiency, and ultimately comes down to your style of fishing. In this video I showcase my different Off Shore Tackle planer boards and how I have them rigged for different applications.

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[davemeyers]

Thank you for the detailed descriptions of the boards and their potential uses. Very helpful. I'm new to trolling and primarily on big water. I really appreciated the live demonstrations of the release actions and setup descriptions.

[reelangling]

Thanks for the advise I've never used planer boards to troll, but might go pick some up now.

[HawkeyeTX]

I bought a set of planers for use in salt water. In all of these presentations, I have not seen anyone use these planers in salt water. Any issues with doing so?

[davidbishop]

Will the big dog planner work well for rock fish in the bay. Maryland waters

[DEVILDOG]

I USE 30 LB POWER PRO BRAID HOW DOES THE LINE ON BACK CLIP OR 16 HAVE BE RIGGED SO THE BOARD DOESN'T FALL OFF THE LINE??? I FISH LAKE ERIE WOULD LIKE TO USE THE BOARDS WITH BERKLEY FLICKER MINNOW SZ 11 DEEP DIVER MAYBE WITH 1-3 OUNCE SNAP WEIGHT. I BELIEVE I HAVE OR 12 BOARDS NEVER USED THEM. INTIMIDATED!!

[vitaltradition]

What planer board size is best for trolling muskie flies?

[muskymadness]

I just got my first set of planers for musky and put or18 releases on them. I’m wondering how you set the tension on them, having them so the line doesn’t slip seems to damage my mono but when I loosen it to where it doesn’t noticeably damage my line it seems too loose

[JohnThomas-xqhb]

I fish from the bank, was going to put it in slow moving current. What size live bait can I use for catfish