There's a saying: "It's on the internet so it must be true. var month=mydate.getMonth() I have a question. Shallow water trolling means running planer boards. When a fish strikes a lure behind a planer board, the board will start to pull back, and depending on how you choose to set your releases, it will either release and the board will slide down the line, or just pull back and you can remove the board manually well ahead of the fish. I slide a bolt from the inside of one spool to the other. E-mail rivieratrolling@yahoo.com, var mydate=new Date() Off Shore was the first to incorporate a Tattle Flag that telegraphs light strikes from fish like walleyes. One drawback with the big boards is that once a fish strikes the lure and releases the line, there is usually quite a bit of slack in the line. Both methods work and enable you to bring the planer board and fish to net behind the boat without disrupting the other boards. Once you have your mast ready, or rod set up, you can then bait your fishing line, and follow your models instructions for placing your line in the water. the boards were homemade hand me downs that my father used back in the 80s. Lee Haasch is a charter captain out of Algoma, Wis., with more than 45 years of Great Lakes angling and guiding experience. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures when I put these together, so the finished product pictures will have to do. i'm trying to stay light and being able to store it away easily. I also have a seat out of another boat of mine with the base still attached, I just have to pull it out of the shed to see if it will slide into the post. var montharray=new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December") Nice work. Thought I'd share a homemade Planer Board set-up for anyone interested. Match the board's size and abilities to the type of fishing you're doing. This is the link to the motors I purchased and a pic from their site. for reels i have two old penn 209s i got off of ebay for under 20 bucks each i use 150# power pro for line. var daym=mydate.getDate() Anyone at the KOTL bash will tell you that :D. Just a quick update for those interested. This piece was cut out of a much larger piece on my radial arm saw in multiple passes. Still have to get a couple of decent pulleys, although I'm thinking I might just use the eye bolts them selves to run the rope thru, I can't see where there will be that much friction on them. You will then want to pre-drill the holes for the base plate; you can then screw the base plate into your boat. var day=mydate.getDay() Television If I had to buy I would have tapped for 1/4-28. This was part of the design so that if this didn't work out for some reason I could still use in manual. This would be easier on a lathe, but I don't have one, so I used my drill press. Cut in a couple of pvc crosses & fitted them with tees. I use single boards & use a a boat rod w/ a pulley top & old penn reel on one & big spining reel on another w/ 40# mono. Once a troll is set up, the boards are attached to the end of a tether line attached to a planer board mast reel. Not sure about those triples in the last GLA magazine though - but there is always manual retrieve. For me it is just the convenience of the power retrieve, as I fish alone often and that frees me up to set lines, etc. I made the reels out of empty electric wire spools with 6 bolts for handles. Full-sized planer boards are ideally suited to big, wide-open waters where you have plenty of room to maneuver. Here is a picture of the backside of the starboard and port reels showing the sealed and painted motors: I used a piece of 1/2" x 3/4" x 4" piece of aluminum to mount the line guide. The mast is made out of a galvanized fence post I got from Home Depot. Have fun... You did a wonderful job musky but I would have used milk cans for line winders on that fence post. As I mentioned, spring is unique in that this exact rigging works now for a multitude of species, especially in northeast Wisconsin. These systems allow you to get your lure far enough from your boat to be effective, without you having to worry about the possibility of your lure sinking to the bottom and getting caught. as far as a base goes my boat already has a mast mounting plate on the bow, so as long as i match up the holes i can fab just about any plate to got to it with some thumb screws (boat serves dual purpose, fishing and swimming) to fasten it. the mast is a 7 foot piece of gavinized 3/4 inch water pipe supported by a doubled up floor board bolted across the front of my boat. The BigJon assembly is really just a 1/2-20 (fine thread) bolt with a 3/16 hole in it for a pin that the clutch assembly rides on. All in all I'm pretty happy with these. Planer Masts. Don't care much how it looks as long as it works. It's free for the taking. The systems mast is one of the most important elements, as the mast is what allows you to control the board and the fishing line. Releases are allowed to pile up along the tether line until you're out of releases or they accumulate too much in one spot. The line you use to pull your boards is way thinner and because of the movement of the boat ,specially in turns, your line is not always tout. So the bolts I purchased are 1/2-20 x 3" bolts from Lowes. First you must decide to run your deeper lines either farthest to the board or closest to the boat. Considering how simple and effective planer boards are, it is surprising that more avid fishermen don’t utilize these systems. I bought (2) 2" x 4" x 1" deep plastic boxes at Radio Shack along with switches for under $10. One of the few drawbacks of in-line boards is that you have to fight the fish with the board on the line. Lee Haasch is a charter captain out of Algoma, Wis. Capt. Whether you prefer a certain brand, color, or tattle flags or factory releases or even your own, whatever setup you have and are comfortable with they’ll work. When I received the motors I removed the access cover for the worm gear and sealed with caulk. If your hooks are sharp and the fish are aggressive, hookups are usually consistent. This is the advantage to running in-line planer boards verses running a mast and trolling ski setup. In-line planers are just a smaller version of the bigger planer boards, but they have several advantages. When resetting that line, you will be able to “park” the board and lure back in line where it started. Determine where you want the board positioned on your boat, and then use the base plate to draw where you will drill the screw holes into your boat. Check out the pipe for chain link fence. Both worked fine but I think the mono contracted in the cold and cracked one of the reels. Once a troll is set up, the boards are attached to the end of a tether line attached to a planer board mast reel. The most expensive part was the Bert's Reels, works great. Calendar, Privacy Policy Advertising Home Depot did not have them. There nothing too complicated about planer boards or in-line planers. var year=mydate.getYear() That’s the great thing about spring trolling; it all takes place in fairly shallow water and the equipment and setups are the same whether it’s a bay or lake chasing walleyes or trout. The whole thing cost me less than $40. Every piece of aluminum is machined and crafted from solid aluminum and anodized to military specs. As the premier outdoor and conservation company Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s supports initiatives inspiring everyone to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. Feel free to post it here Jim, it's a sticky and will help guys who might want to upgrade their store bought or homemade masts. I just built a pair of these boards they look the part, can't wait to give them a go this spring. I made the reels out of empty electric wire spools with 6" bolts for handles. The T-slot adjustability allows the independent reels to be positioned from the base up, allowing the user maximum effectiveness and ease of use. The 5 amp fuses proved to be a little too close, as I popped one bringing in a board in the 3 footers yesterday. Thought I'd share my homemade Planer Board set-up for anyone interested. Have fun... You did a great job. If I get a chance I will put up some pics. Installing a Planer Board Mast System. You can also see that there is a left/right hand version. In-line boards vary by size and weight. You can also only run one line per board when using in-line planers. Let out the line 50 to 100 feet as normal and then attach the board. I made the reels out of empty electric wire spools with 6" bolts for handles. Because the line hookup on my boards was much lower than the amish hookup ,my line went under the amish boards and came out on the back without any inconvenience whatsoever. What about a little pully from a sailing supply store. Make sure you have the proper board on the proper side. They track great. Good luck on your project & thanks for the kudos. 4-Pack Combo. bouks, the mount seemed to do well without any side supports for the mast. I got the pulleys there too. One big advantage of larger planer boards is that you can run multiple lines off of one board. ok, sounds kind of what I have in mind, unless I come up with a decent reel system. You should be able to see what I am talking about in the picture below: The other thing you will notice from my pictures is that the motor is all black, unlike the picture on e-bay. Your line is guaranteed not to get caught on the side of the pully no matter what. Releases on planer boards are usually the pinch-pad type. i've been looking at some boards like them on here, from what i have read they seem to do the job. Since stickbaits (minnow-type baits) are the springtime favorites, any fish looking for a tasty meal will target in on these types of natural-looking baits. Off Shore boards have been the standard among walleye fishermen for years. They also serve the advantage of allowing fishermen to extend their lures out further, without having to worry about their line sinking. That's important when you're got a big king salmon yankin' on the other end. I had these. Pm me if you like I have some pics i can dig up and send you. when can i pick it up, i'm on the road, i can get it either tomorrow or Friday, weekend is out.
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