Rods for big boards

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03-12-2013, 11:34 AM
JTRCNC

Rods for big boards

Hey Guys,
Gonna run big boards this year, looking to buy some rods specific to this application. What rods would excell and what would there length and weight preference be. Boat length is 22' for reference. Thanks Jason
03-12-2013, 12:14 PM
bailey

Hey jay i don't believe it matters all that much on rods, as much as how you set up releases and maybe reels with line. Fishkiller will chime in and def point ya in right direction. He loves big boards. You know by your name i know who ya are LOL. pretty sure we went to Pembroke together.
03-12-2013, 03:16 PM
fishkiller16

Yes rods do make a difference BUT they are only a small part of the whole equation. There is a few other things that come into play I can point you in the right direction. Also I can get you anything you may need IE rode, Reels, Line, Boards, Realeases ect. call me after 6ish tonight. it will be so much easier on the phone than here (not that im trying to keep secrets) just too much to go over to type....lol call me at 716-796-5372 thanks Jim
03-12-2013, 03:46 PM
skinny5382

I too will be adding planer boards to the arsenal this year and have been studying all winter. I attended 2 of the LOTSA walleye seminars provided by charter captains, 1 in Erie and the other in Buffalo.
One of the common practices by both was the use of lead core. Both used a system of Mono backer, a length of lead core then another length of mono or Fluorocarbon leader. Also a small inline swivel out on the end.

Thought i would pass along, hope it helps.
03-12-2013, 04:33 PM
fishkiller16

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Originally Posted by skinny5382

I too will be adding planer boards to the arsenal this year and have been studying all winter. I attended 2 of the LOTSA walleye seminars provided by charter captains, 1 in Erie and the other in Buffalo.
One of the common practices by both was the use of lead core. Both used a system of Mono backer, a length of lead core then another length of mono or Fluorocarbon leader. Also a small inline swivel out on the end.

Thought i would pass along, hope it helps.

Were doing the Lotsa seminar this Thursday Mar 14. Were doing a Torpedo Diver seminar.
03-12-2013, 06:07 PM
skinny5382

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Originally Posted by fishkiller16

Were doing the Lotsa seminar this Thursday Mar 14. Were doing a Torpedo Diver seminar.

I may have misspoke, seminars I attended were part of the Erie Sport & Travel Expo. www.sportandtravelexpo.com/Default.aspx Very informitive. Captains were more then willing to pass along tips and tricks.

"LOTSA" was on much of the literature being past out. Fishkiller can you tell me more about LOTSA? What it stands for, what they do? Thanks (Maybe this should be another post) sorry.
03-12-2013, 06:14 PM
milt

fishkiller someone said at the sportsman show that they were trying to make torpedos drivers illegal to use any truth to that some guy by the bass tank selling spoons and harnesses
03-12-2013, 06:15 PM
2150sst

Rods

I use Daiwa heartland 7' 6" planer board rods, run 3-4 out each side. If all rods match it's easy to tell if there's a small fish on.
03-12-2013, 06:21 PM
lineman49

Skinny, Lotsa = Lake Ontario Trout & Salmon Association. google it & click on the logo. info. there.
I use all 8' rods off the big boards.
03-12-2013, 06:25 PM
lineman49

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Originally Posted by milt

fishkiller someone said at the sportsman show that they were trying to make torpedos drivers illegal to use any truth to that some guy by the bass tank selling spoons and harnesses

Seems odd with allthe other junk we throw at them. :confused:
03-12-2013, 07:48 PM
fishkiller16

Quote:

Originally Posted by milt

fishkiller someone said at the sportsman show that they were trying to make torpedo's drivers illegal to use any truth to that some guy by the bass tank selling spoons and harnesses

That was Greg From Eyemax Tackle he had a guy come up to him and tell him there was an article in "some paper" that said that, but he couldn't remember exactly what the article said. Greg thought the guy was just trying to spur up a rumor. There is no one trying to make them illegal. I heard a rumor also saying because they are lead they would be illegal in NY, BUT the law reads all lead sinkers under 1/2 oz are illegal. The Torpedo's start at 2oz's.
03-13-2013, 04:52 AM
milt

now i remember he said the guy read it in a nf paper
03-13-2013, 07:03 AM
copo427ss

The 1/2oz and under law is so migratory birds don't eat them. Split shots n such. Same reason steel shot must be used for waterfowl. (If anyone was wondering). I do miss the lead though. Hate these new alloy splitshot.
03-13-2013, 08:04 AM
fishkiller16

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Originally Posted by copo427ss

The 1/2oz and under law is so migratory birds don't eat them. Split shots n such. Same reason steel shot must be used for waterfowl. (If anyone was wondering). I do miss the lead though. Hate these new alloy splitshot.

Go to Canada or PA or OH, you can buy them there. I have never used a tin splitshot nor will I ever. They SUCK!!
03-13-2013, 01:15 PM
copo427ss

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Originally Posted by fishkiller16

Go to Canada or PA or OH, you can buy them there. I have never used a tin splitshot nor will I ever. They SUCK!!

Yeah I'm still using what's left of what I had kickin around. I've bought the tin ones before and would rather tie a rock to my line. Lol
03-13-2013, 06:01 PM
wetnet1

Rods

I run big boards on the big lake and inline-boards when im inland. I use 8' medium action Shimano TDR. I use the okuma 20's also. Like they said it is a must to have all rods on one side of the boat the same because of small fish. It took me a season to figure that out!!! Those Shimano TDR can be picked up for 30 bucks a piece just about anywhere.