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07-31-2018, 04:39 PM
Crappie 1

034 Mini Boards

Anybody tried the new Off Shore 034 Mini Boards?
07-31-2018, 04:44 PM
Lloakley930

I use the 38 bc it has floatation. Works good for lite bait when I’m fishing for crappie
07-31-2018, 06:23 PM
fishingcouple

Larry we have 4 and they are great
07-31-2018, 07:53 PM
Cray

Larry I have some I modified by adding a float to the top so they wouldn't sink. I pull jigs and cranks with them. If I was buying new I'd get the 38 with float already attached. If you slow down like in a turn the 34 will sink and if you happen to break your line they are gone.
07-31-2018, 08:44 PM
Crappie 1

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Originally Posted by fishingcouple

Larry we have 4 and they are great

How do you keep them afloat? I guess I screwed up. Looking for some Styrofoam. Did you get my pumps fixed?
08-01-2018, 06:32 AM
fishingcouple

Larry, you can get a kit from offshore to modify the boards. that is what I did cost like $20 for four boards
08-01-2018, 06:40 AM
Cray

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Attachment 312527

Larry here is what I did with mine. These are catfish floats. Took a coping saw and cut a slot half way therough. Drilled 2 1/4 inch holes at top edge of board. I then put a coat of liquid nails on board then slid float on. Holes are to let glue go through board to help hold on. Let sit overnight and ready to go.

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08-01-2018, 06:45 AM
steelguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingcouple

Larry, you can get a kit from offshore to modify the boards. that is what I did cost like $20 for four boards

I did the same thing , was very easy to do the upgrade , just had to purchase some special plastic bonding epoxy.
08-01-2018, 07:03 AM
Crappie 1

Thanks guys. I think I have some Styrofoam around here, going to try it.
08-01-2018, 08:45 AM
wicklundrh

Larry,

The OR38 board (New version) is basically the OR34 (Same board you have) with a flotation channel added to the top of it. You can purchase the FLT BE at Off Shore for $3.49 to upgrade your OR34 for an OR38.

Off Shore Tackle | Official Web Site FLT BE
08-02-2018, 09:47 PM
Crappie 1

Well, we glued some swim noodle cut in 1/2 on them. Used some Liquid Nails, and some Gorilla Glue. Headed out camping Sun. so will try them out.
08-18-2018, 06:34 PM
Crappie 1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cray

Larry I have some I modified by adding a float to the top so they wouldn't sink. I pull jigs and cranks with them. If I was buying new I'd get the 38 with float already attached. If you slow down like in a turn the 34 will sink and if you happen to break your line they are gone.

Not mine. I paid the $$ for these and their gonna float. Can't believe Offshore made a board that don't float, I should have watched what I was buying. These babies float now, and I have caught fish with them. And their pretty. Gorilla Tape and a piece of swim noodle works for us.Attachment 314098 Changed the clips, these work really good to get the board off.
08-19-2018, 08:08 AM
flytier

I like the or38 I use a stiff rod it seems to keep the board more at a 90 from the boat.
09-01-2018, 07:36 PM
Michigan Man86

I love 34s, makes taking people out in a small boat real easy.

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09-08-2018, 05:44 AM
Crappie 1

I've changed mine around a couple times. Changed snaps and such. They work good, have caught a lot of fish with them.
09-08-2018, 05:55 PM
spartannation

Off the subject, how did you and Sandy fare with the tornado that went through up your way?
09-11-2018, 08:55 PM
Crappie 1

We got some thunder & lightning and that was it. Lot of trees down a few miles away and power outages.
09-12-2018, 06:04 PM
spartannation

Glad it missed you and all is well.