Thread: Pulling Cranks 101

I have been trying to use the Off Shore planer boards and the Tadpoles trolling weights with a Arkie crankbait behind them. I really like those trolling weights. The Off Shore trolling boards handle the weight well. Making turns is a learning experiance......wide and gradual. Was doing pretty good untill a four pound catfish messed me up and tangled everything I had out. Will work on this concept some more.

Originally Posted by "G"

I have been trying to use the Off Shore planer boards and the Tadpoles trolling weights with a Arkie crankbait behind them. I really like those trolling weights. The Off Shore trolling boards handle the weight well. Making turns is a learning experience......wide and gradual. Was doing pretty good untill a four pound catfish messed me up and tangled everything I had out. Will work on this concept some more.

G - I apologize for LOL'ing right now - but: "Been there done that!" concerning the catfish. With me, that experience came on the great lakes trolling for walleye when a Salmonoid of some type not only tangled up the whole spread, but spooled two reels to boot. It was a nightmare to say the least. In the future - one learns to "clear boards fast" when a big 'un bites - but stuff still happens too fast sometimes.

Originally Posted by "G"

I have been trying to use the Off Shore planer boards and the Tadpoles trolling weights with a Arkie crankbait behind them. I really like those trolling weights. The Off Shore trolling boards handle the weight well. Making turns is a learning experiance......wide and gradual. Was doing pretty good untill a four pound catfish messed me up and tangled everything I had out. Will work on this concept some more.

What size Tadpoles are you using?

Originally Posted by SlabMeister

What size Tadpoles are you using?

Been using Size 2

Originally Posted by "G"

Been using Size 2

At slower speeds .7 to 1.3 mph) We've found that you can get by with a number 1, even down to 40 - 50 feet deep. The number two works at these speeds and depths as well - but works better for higher speeds.