Planer Boards ??

[Capt Juls]

I have seen the Off Shore planer boards with different types of clips, (OR this and that number)
My question is what are the differences in the clips and what one to choose for Lake Erie.
ALSO I use 20# Suffix 832 Braided line. and will be using my Reef Runner 800, and weapons. and what ever.
I am going to purchase a couple when I find out what to buy.
Thanks, Dennis

Morning Dennis,

I'll just tell you how I have my Off Shores set up for Lake Erie...

I use the OR-18 (Snapper Release) on the front arm....and the OR-16 (Red Release with the pin in the center of the pad) on the back, or the OR-19's on the back.

The new boards come with the OR-19 (orange clip) on the back now, which is the same tension as the OR-16, but doesn't have the pin in the center of the pad. You could use that one too, which would allow the line to release from the back clip, and just stay secured with the OR-18 on the front.

The Snapper can be secured two ways...with the lever pushed "forward", keeping the line behind a pin in the front of the snapper...or, pushed "back", which would allow the line to be released, if the tension is set right for that. Some like to let it release, so the board can't dive when reeling in a big fish that might pull it under water. I like to keep them forward, so they do not release. But, note, that if you do have it set to release, you need to use the OR-16 on the back, and make sure that line is behind the pin in the center of the pad, or you're going to be chasing boards down!

I also use the Tattle Flag upgrades, so I can detect light biters, small fish, or weeds.

There are two different TT flag upgrade kits. One is the full kit (I've seen priced as high as 25.00), and the other is the "economy kit" at 9.99.

The economy kit is what I use, since most of the parts are already on the original board....like the flag. The full kit comes with another flag, and an OR-16...along with the other parts.

Sorry I can't get into more detail this morning, but I have to get ready to go perch'n!

If you have any questions, feel free to call me in the afternoon....(419) 835-7347 and I'll be happy to answer your questions.

Have a great day!

[fishin2]

On that other fishing website, umm, ogf, there a nice set-up to let you do the upgrade for pennies, you just need to be savy !! Just search tattle flag upgrade, easy to do or buy the kit as its almost worth it for the spare or-16.. Mike