Question for planer board users

[Gomer Snerd]

I have watched several YouTube videos exlaining their use but there seem to be a couple of methods. One way keeps the board with the line locked in place with the line looped on the front release. Another way let's the line release from the front release. Then it seems there are a couple of ways to use the rear release. One keeps the line secured by using an or16 with pin. When you reel up to the release you unclip the board and resume reeling. The other way let's the line pass through a snap swivel and run free down the line until it hits a bead and swivel. I saw BRM mention wrapping the front release. It seems like you would be fighting the board more than method 2. How do you set them up?? thanks.

[Cray]

Gomer, I'm on my 5 th set of planning devices, 3 of which were regular boards, one the line runs through center of planner and you attach line in a holder and pop it loose letting it slide back to a bead and the newest is a float type device that has a clip and a release. Line pops out of holder and float slides on snap down to board. On all of them you are going to fight the board to some degree when retrieving. You just have to pick a set and practice,practice and practice. Once you learn to use them you won't want to pull cranks any other way.

[Gomer Snerd]

You got a pair of sidewinders? I have a pair but the 1 time I tried to set them out my line kept pulling out of what they call a release. I guess I need to get mine out and adjust the spring tension in my Optis so it holds yet releases. What release do you use on the rear so the flag will work yet the board will slide? My or 16s have a pin to hold line in place.

[BigRiverMarine]

You got a pair of sidewinders? I have a pair but the 1 time I tried to set them out my line kept pulling out of what they call a release. I guess I need to get mine out and adjust the spring tension in my Optis so it holds yet releases. What release do you use on the rear so the flag will work yet the board will slide? My or 16s have a pin to hold line in place.

I use braid on my Opti boats. I wrap the front clip and clip the slack line in the rear clip for my flag. I reel in and detach my board with every fish. Works like a charm.

[LowePro]

I use braid on my Opti boats. I wrap the front clip and clip the slack line in the rear clip for my flag. I reel in and detach my board with every fish. Works like a charm.

Exactly what I do as well with the samee boards.

[Cray]

You got a pair of sidewinders? I have a pair but the 1 time I tried to set them out my line kept pulling out of what they call a release. I guess I need to get mine out and adjust the spring tension in my Optis so it holds yet releases. What release do you use on the rear so the flag will work yet the board will slide? My or 16s have a pin to hold line in place.

I have 4 sidewinders. That release takes some getting used to. I use both hands to pull line in Brett's deep. It takes a pretty stiff rod to pop it loose. I use 6.5 and 7 ft med hey bass rods that I had with them. I'm running 30 lb braid and have run them with mono 12. If your running off shores or Opti boards your not going to get them to slide and have flag work at the same time. I'm also running 4 of the new 4 in Redi-rig planners. I really like them because they are a lot lighter, put less strain on pole and you can use a lot lighter pole with them. They don't have a flag but their is no doubt when you have a fish.

[Gomer Snerd]

What length poles? I probably know the answers to my question but just need reinforcing.

[BigRiverMarine]

What length poles? I probably know the answers to my question but just need reinforcing.

Any type 6-8' bass rod.

[Gomer Snerd]

Also, doesn't the board plane everywhichway and make reeling one in a mess??

[BigRiverMarine]

Also, doesn't the board plane everywhichway and make reeling one in a mess??

Not if they are attached to your line properly. Give me a shout one day. I'll take ya and show ya.