How do you rig a planer for trolling?

Asked by: Mark Man

How do you rig a planer for trolling for wahoo?

So do barracudas wahoo like it faster guys when it's hard eating fish I recommend going five dots go five knots get close to the reef hundred feet of water you want to target wahoo.

How do you troll with a planer board?

Feet which is right here. Then we're going to clip on our planter. Board. This is an offshore tackle for a 12 side planer this is a pretty standard model.

How do you hook up a planer?

You take your heavy-duty swivel that is hooked to your reel. This is your main line you're gonna hook it on the ring of your planer. And then you close your snap. Now your line off your yo-yo.

How fast can you troll a planer?

It works over a wide range of trolling speeds, from slow-trolling with natural baits to pulling artificials up to 15 mph.

What depth should I troll for wahoo?

Most will troll for wahoo in the 13-17 knot range, while others will pace around 20. The idea is to zig-zag from roughly 150-foot depth out to 500-feet essentially dragging your baits off the reef like a baitfish being flushed off the bank with the tide.

How do you rig an offshore planer board?

Put the board on let it out the first rod is usually the furthest right for this board out the second rod is the second for this. And then the third would be the course.

How do you rig a planer board for catfish?

Get it out here away from the boat. And then once it starts to get out away from the boat. Once. I put tension on it it's gonna cause that line to pull out to the side.

Can you use braided line with planer boards?

Down lock up your reel. And then you'll slowly. Put your boat into gear. Just make sure that it bends over doubles over your rod. That's how you know your planer's.

How do you use planer boards with bottom bouncers?

So use closed loop or round loop with a crankbait snap. If you're going to put a ride with a bottom bouncer in a round hole or behind a planer board. The our Bend if you're going to tie direct.

How do you make a poor man’s downrigger?

You're going to need two plastic two plastic or stainless steel thimbles. You're going to need three 1.6 millimeter crimps if the line doesn't fit in a 1.6 millimeter you can go to 1.9.

How do you make planer boards pull harder?

One trick is to loosen the nuts on the back rod and move the middle and outer board in about 3/4 inch. This gives the board more bite and often helps them pull harder. You can move the eye – back – in 1 inch increments – to get them to pull harder.

What size trolling planer do I need?

Select the size of your planer to match your tackle and the species of fish you would like to catch. A #1 or #2 planer will work well in most fishing situations but those who target big tuna on the offshore grounds will need the extra diving power of a #3. When selecting a leader use as light a line as practical.

How long should a leader be with a planer?

50-foot

Attached to the planers are 50-foot lengths of leader also attached using snap swivels. 80lb monofilament leaders are usually adequate.

How deep will a number 1 planer go?

Sea Striker Fishing Planers feature a durable stainless blade with a large brass ring for your lure and a stainless ring as a tow point. Available in sizes #1 through #4. Will reach depths from 5′ to 35′ depending upon your trolling speed.