planer boards

[milt]

im looking into buying a set of inline planer boards is one brand better than another i did some reading they all seem the same any suggestons would help
thx milt

[bailey]

I run off shores i like them with some minor changes to them but i think i would go with wally boards because of the way they attach to line, no changes to be made or like jim will say go big boards i am doing just that this spring

[copo427ss]

I see alot of people running inlines. I don't own any personally but I see where they would be useful over big boards. When your running tight waters, at night along the breakwall , you can tuck a board up close to the wall and easily retrieve it. In spring when everybody is frantically trolling around on circles. I see more and more people running inlines like I just mentioned. Big boards I've always seen and used in big open water. When you want to cover alot of water big boards are the way to go.

[ShortHanded]

I started using Church Walleye Boards and have never tried another brand...they work great in all conditions and are durable.

Lots of guys using offshore boards as well and very happy.

You probably can't go wrong with either brand. Make a choice and stick with one brand, don't suggest mixing boards

[fishkiller16]

All I have to say is BIG BOARDS BIG BOARDS BIG BOARDS.....lol (just for you mike) But anyway if you have to use inlines go with the church walleye boards. If you want I have plans to make a set of big boards i can email you i just have to scan them into my new laptop.

[milt]

thx guys for the info

[captainjoe]

I use Super Ski big boards. They fold up nice for storage. They run pretty good but when you get too many lines on the they fall behind. Jim shoot me a copy of your plans for your big boards please.

[milt]

hey capt never heard off those do they have a web site

[captainjoe]

They actually belong to my fishing partner. He got rid of his boat years ago and had them lying around. When I got back into fishing he told me to keep them on by boat and use them. They are old but in very good shape. They do collapse / fold up and make them easier to store. Not sure even if you can still buy them. But there has to be more around. Try to Google them. Sorry that's all the info that I have. I'll try digging them and see if there is more info on them.

[ShortHanded]

Inlines certainly have their time and place, but I agree BIG boards are the way to go, especially when pulling line-sets with lots of water resistance.

If you want "big boards" and don't want to make your own, take a look at those made by Amish Outfitters. You can run multiples of anything (i.e., leadcores, large-jets, dipsys, coppers, etc.) off them with little drop back, in any wave conditions.

http://www.walleyetacklestore.com/amou1.html

I have used many "big" board varieties over the years (singles/doubles/triples; wood/metal/composites; single/double keel Otter Boats) both homemade and store bought, and the Amish Outfitter Boards are hands down the best i've seen or used.

Be careful however, they may pull too hard for your setup. Both the "wood" and "plastic versions pull HARD, the "plastics" pull harder. I have a pair of the "plastic" boards and sometimes I think they could pull my t-top off the boat

-J

I am not affiliated in anyway with Amish Outfitters, just a satisfied customer.