planer boards

[BigDan]

Hi new member here. looking for info on big boards, pros cons on different makes would be appreciated thanks BigDan

[wakina]

Hi new member here. looking for info on big boards, pros cons on different makes would be appreciated thanks BigDan

I would stay away from all the big name manufacturer's boards (Riveria, Big Jon, walker, maybe a couple of more)their mast systems and planer reels are ok though but their boards are just 2 lite and ride back behind your boat and they don't turn well either, they also allow your tow line to get in the water which is not good as that causes alot of false releases and makes it harder for your releases to slide down the tow line. The more lines that you will be running off your boards the harder the boards need to pull as the extra drag of fishing lines cause the boards to slide back (lag behind) and the harder pulling boards counter that somewhat.

Good boards to consider would be those made by Amish Outfitters, Aurora Lites or custom make your own, PM me if you want free plans to build your own. There is nothing magical to making planer boards the hard part is getting the tow line attachment bolt in the right spot and the compound angles cut on the lead edge.

[wayne johnson]

we tryed maney types of big boards, the best we have found is
from skipper nine eye hunter charters, have weighs built in and are perfectly balanced he is on this site, you can turn the boat on a dime
with no tangle lines. Wayne Reel Sport Charters

[skipper9]

I can send you pictures of them. Or I can sell you a set at cost. Around $150. You will not he disappointed.

[pap]

I bought the double bladed ones,dont remember the name there are yellow if that helps. I run four lines off both sides and they are terrible! I have a 22ft boat with the mast mounted on the bow,4ft mast I run the boards out 40ft and the darn things are 10ft behind the boat. To turn around you almost need the hole lake. If I run deep divers and there is about two foot rollers the line catches the rollers and some times flips the boards, that really rattles my chain! I see other guys with double boards they have no problems,boards are almost strait out from their boat with more lines out than I have. I would buy skipper9 boards or make my own, if you can turn around on a dime with those other boards. I'm very disapointed with mine. I paid well over 100$ for mine I would put another 30-40 bucks out to have a real set of boards!

[skipper9]

I can run 8 tru trip 50 divers off each side with out any problems...

[boatlimit]

what about in line boards ..?

[wakina]

what about in line boards ..?

I would say that the 2 most used inlines are the Church inline boards and Off Shore inline boards. I chose to use the Church Walleye Special boards at first then moved to the Church TX-22 boards when they became available as they sit upright in the water while at rest, both Church models are ready to use right out of the package after simple assembly. I use mine to pull jet 40's without any issues. The Off Shore boards are also good boards but need at least one expensive clip/release upgrade before they are suitable for Erie use.

[skipper9]

614.327.7144. Jim.

[ebijack]

The Off Shore boards are also good boards but need at least one expensive clip/release upgrade before they are suitable for Erie use.

yep, I use these http://www.franksgreatoutdoors.com/f...ip-436675.html
with one of these for the back clip, keep the orange off shore on the front clip. when a fish takes a board usually the front clip will release and the church clip on back will hold no matter what and your not fighting the board at all. even if it goes under water. and the board will run to the rear of the boat clearing the other lines.