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Post by medicineman on Apr 14, 2017 13:26:34 GMT -5
I could use a little advice regarding using planer boards in the main channel. How much line should I have behind the planer boards ? Do most guys start out with varying depths until they establish a pattern ? I assume you have to add a split shot or two if you want to keep the bait deep.
Thanks !
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Post by johnr on Apr 14, 2017 13:41:49 GMT -5
I do half about 20' and the other half about 5-10' in the channel. I rarely have weight on my planers outside of summer fishing.
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Post by mwardncsu on Apr 14, 2017 15:51:55 GMT -5
I'll often run a 1/4 or 3/8 oz weight above the swivel and 12-20' behind the board. The fish will come way up if they want them though
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Post by archenemy on Apr 15, 2017 7:52:34 GMT -5
I could use a little advice regarding using planer boards in the main channel. How much line should I have behind the planer boards ? Do most guys start out with varying depths until they establish a pattern ? I assume you have to add a split shot or two if you want to keep the bait deep. Thanks ! I was taught that when using a weight on a planer board to use a #1 split shot, pull out twice the amount of line of your target depth before attaching clip and keep your speed at .07 mph. Set one up and run it near the boat and you should see your bait making a steady line across your sonar. Adjust from there.
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Post by FishON on Apr 15, 2017 16:43:33 GMT -5
A little off topic . But, don't underestimate freelines straight out of the back of the boat. I always run one or something two free lines.. I put out about 80' on my free line and it always seems to do pretty well.
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Post by medicineman on Apr 15, 2017 19:58:21 GMT -5
Thanks to all of you ! I have not had one over 5 ft. behind the board- will change that next time out. Freelines are my favorite- only have had mine about 20 ft out. Appreciate the help guys !
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Post by festus on Apr 20, 2017 11:11:33 GMT -5
I have been using free lines a lot the last couple of weeks with some success but my bite to hook up ratio isn't so great. What method are you guys using when a fish takes off with your bait? I have been using a reel with a bait clicker and have tried locking the spool and setting the hook as quick as I can and also tried letting the fish run for a few seconds before setting it. Just curious whats working for other people.
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Post by bushwacker on Apr 20, 2017 11:52:51 GMT -5
My best hook ups have been waiting till they bury the board under water and start to run for a couple secs. A lot of times I will pick up the rod when they start hitting it and wait till they bury the board under water to set the hook.
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Post by johnr on Apr 20, 2017 12:40:03 GMT -5
Typically I let them load the rod with it left in the holder. If I happen to be holding it, I freespool it until the board is buried or going away from me then reel down till I feel weight.
I find that hookups on floats and freelines out the back are low percentage. There isn't enough slack in order to let the fish get a god take before they feel the rod resistance. With these, I leave the clicker on and give them a couple seconds.
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Post by festus on Apr 25, 2017 8:56:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the information.
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Post by Yam on Apr 26, 2017 6:50:02 GMT -5
When I first started, rather than attempt to mimic what works for others, I just let failures teach me. What Johnr describes is almost exactly what I do most of the time. However, when I was new, I'm not sure his description would have actually helped me.
Bottom line, the best thing you can do is be willing to change your techniques if you don't like the results. The major advantage of implementing this philosophy is that you won't lock yourself into what you perceive as the best method. Most of my best fish have come while doing something different. This includes putting 3oz sinkers on planers, driving planers with the big motor, letting out 40 feet of line behind the planer, purposely running planers into snags, making stupid and fast turns, etc.
Have fun!
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Post by archenemy on Apr 26, 2017 6:58:59 GMT -5
When I first started, rather than attempt to mimic what works for others, I just let failures teach me. What Johnr describes is almost exactly what I do most of the time. However, when I was new, I'm not sure his description would have actually helped me. Bottom line, the best thing you can do is be willing to change your techniques if you don't like the results. The major advantage of implementing this philosophy is that you won't lock yourself into what you perceive as the best method. Most of my best fish have come while doing something different. This includes putting 3oz sinkers on planers, driving planers with the big motor, letting out 40 feet of line behind the planer, purposely running planers into snags, making stupid and fast turns, etc. Have fun! Great advice yam. I feel like I caught more fish and larger ones at that when I first started and was not set in my ways. Then I started fishing with a guy that would only use the same color boards and continually flicked the water of his lines and now I can't make the top 47 in the tournament 😎
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Post by coheasion on Apr 26, 2017 7:02:28 GMT -5
Yeah....and by the way Arch, ever since fishing with you and Gator I can't help but flick the water off my PB lines now...thanks....thanks a lot. Just what I needed - something else to worry about when I'm out fishing. ;-)
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Post by archenemy on Apr 26, 2017 7:07:24 GMT -5
Yeah....and by the way Arch, ever since fishing with you and Gator I can't help but flick the water off my PB lines now...thanks....thanks a lot. Just what I needed - something else to worry about when I'm out fishing. ;-) It's contagious right ?
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Post by Yam on Apr 26, 2017 7:11:34 GMT -5
When I first started, rather than attempt to mimic what works for others, I just let failures teach me. What Johnr describes is almost exactly what I do most of the time. However, when I was new, I'm not sure his description would have actually helped me. Bottom line, the best thing you can do is be willing to change your techniques if you don't like the results. The major advantage of implementing this philosophy is that you won't lock yourself into what you perceive as the best method. Most of my best fish have come while doing something different. This includes putting 3oz sinkers on planers, driving planers with the big motor, letting out 40 feet of line behind the planer, purposely running planers into snags, making stupid and fast turns, etc. Have fun! Great advice yam. I feel like I caught more fish and larger ones at that when I first started and was not set in my ways. Then I started fishing with a guy that would only use the same color boards and continually flicked the water of his lines and now I can't make the top 47 in the tournament 😎 I miss you Arch! That's too funny! I'm more of a tapper versus a flickerer.
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