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    Moving the attachment point back might make it pull harder. Slap some self stick harbor freight wheel weights on the outside along bottom edge, will surely pull better. At least half of the board should be under water. I have a homemade wood set that pull okay. Got the amish outfitters, pull better.

    Releases:
    I use chrome shower curtain rings with white plastic heavy duty clothes pins for releases, then size 10 rubberbands. (1InTheHome Multi-Purpose Hanger Clips (24 Count) on amazon)
    If the bite is lite or lots of shorts (july) the rubberband gets bit in a straight line in the jaws of the clothespin so it can slide out with some resistance.
    If the bite is hard and all big girls(spring) I have the rubberband loop behind the teeth of the clothespin so it must break to release.

    I have also been with guys that break the rubberband and pinch in a store bought release.

    They don't always release, but can deffinatly see the rod tip indicate a fish. The furthest rod will have an odd jump when the line hits the water and pulls out. Fish jiggle. Point rod at clip, real up some slack and give a huge hook set to release them.

    Get 100 releases. Sucks to pull boards in because you ran out

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    That's all great advice. It was pretty choppy that day two footers maybe the occasional three so conditions weren't the best. Love the clothes hanger idea I'm going to give that a try and also try adding a little weight. Moving the main line connection back one hole I think is going to help. I've used inline boards for years but I like the idea of not needing to juggle the boards. Just seems like less to do and worry about. Can't wait to give it a try. Unfortunately it won't be until spring. Thanks a million.

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    That is a pretty good set up. Rubber band didn't break on a respectable 20" walleye but it did pull out of clip also moving back 1 space where the main line attaches to the board helped tighten the line. I did also buy the weights to have if I need them. I'm done for the year but be back out spring 24 using big boards. thanks for your help.

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    Your welcome. Glad it worked out for you.

    Going slow in the spring is the tell if boards pull hard or not. Bigger+ heavier =harder pull

    Also flags or driveway markers help with all the extra traffic.

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