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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

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    Don't think they make a mono heavy enough to run big boards. Not sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greatwhitehunter View Post
    Wondering what is better to run on big planer board mast reel line,mono or braid? What's the pros and cons? Thanks
    This is what many folk are using for big board tow lines > https://amishoutfitters.com/catalog/...products_id=17
    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.
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    I use braided masonry twine, not twisted, home depot carries it make sure it says braided, 500lb breaking strength

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sherman51 View Post
    ......... it doesn't jerk the boards like regular tow line and the releases slides out the line like butter.
    Best to use a snubber between the board and the towline to absorb the jerks which many charter guys do.
    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.
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    500# Spectra and Amish outfitters snuber , mine are 8 yrs old

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    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.
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    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.

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    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


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