I use big boards cheaper than the inline ones, I downloaded the plans and made the boards my self, maybe $30.00 in 2 boards, I hand wind the line and do not use reels, I have a hard top boat and hook the planer board line to the hard top. I you want to run more than 6 rods big boards is the way to go for sure. 6 rods or less I guess use inlines. I'm guessing a inline board runs around 40 bucks each, times 6 is $240 bucks.