Wondering what is better to run on big planer board mast reel line,mono or braid? What's the pros and cons? Thanks
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Wondering what is better to run on big planer board mast reel line,mono or braid? What's the pros and cons? Thanks
Don't think they make a mono heavy enough to run big boards. Not sure.
This is what many folk are using for big board tow lines > https://amishoutfitters.com/catalog/...products_id=17Quote:
Originally Posted by Greatwhitehunter
It is what we use and in addition we use a pair of heavy snubbers coupled between the towline and the boards to soak up the wave action.
We use 2 snubbers so that if 1 breaks the board is still attached to the towline.
I use braided masonry twine, not twisted, home depot carries it make sure it says braided, 500lb breaking strength
I used mono on my big boards. it works a lot better than the tow line that came with the reels. it doesn't jerk the boards like regular tow line and the releases slides out the line like butter. I used 400 lb line I got off ebay.
Best to use a snubber between the board and the towline to absorb the jerks which many charter guys do.Quote:
Originally Posted by sherman51
As per my earlier post, I use a pair on each board in tandem, so that if one snubber breaks the board is still held by the other snubber.
500# Spectra and Amish outfitters snuber , mine are 8 yrs old
Actually many of us charter guys use a custom bungee system to give play to the tow line. The bungee system allows much more give in the system than board snubbers. It's also important to use medium light rods so you don't get snap offs in big surf.
Ditto walleye2go! Check out a few charters at channel grove and you will see. We all can troll in some big water with few pull-offs.
Capt Greg, I would be intersted in seeing what you have rigged up sometime. Are you the boat next to "daylight in the Swamp"? If so I am straight across to north of you. thanks
troy
Thanks for the great info. Now what's the choice of releases that you guys run?
Pilgrim releases
I also use pilgrim but plain old shower curtain hangers also work well with the Red Rubber Bands.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greatwhitehunter
Our most often used release is to use aluminum Carabiners available in bulk on eBay.
They slide down the towline well and we use them with the Red Rubber bands.
Yeah I am next to Swamp. Stop over anytime you see me there.Quote:
Originally Posted by troy1976