make your own planer board design details

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02-10-2008, 12:50 PM
fleagle

make your own planer board design details

hi everyone , this is a free planer design I give away for free at my website some friends of mine who use planer boards to go walleye fishing made a set of these and they work very well (i have been on there boat using them)

Materials List
Following are the materials you will need to make the planer board:
Quantity Description
2 1" or 1-¼" X 8" X 28" Redwood, Teak or Cedar
3 12" X 5/16"(diameter) Threaded Rod
1 5/15" X 6" Eye Bolt
14 5/16" Washers
14 5/16" Bolts
1 Qt. or L. Good Quality Wood Sealant
Qt. or L. High-Vis or International Orange Paint 150 Ft.
150 Ft Planer Board Line or 80lb. Test Mono.

Tools List In addition to the materials,
Hand, Radial or Table Saw Miter Saw
Plane or Rasp
5/16" Wrench or Lock-Grip Wrench
Design plans http://www.eaglesnestmarketing.ws/boards.gif

this link is just a drw, no advertising i don't want to break your rules but a picture is worth a 1000 words
03-12-2008, 09:53 AM
spiker44

Thanks Fleagle,
Was going to buy a few of these at some time but I would rather make them. Thanks again
03-12-2008, 09:04 PM
drover

I made a couple that are nearly identical, and they work very well.
05-17-2009, 10:57 AM
BulBob

Here are some simpler plans that you can use for Crappie. These planer boards are castable and flip direction if you give them a little tug.

You need a 1/4" thick piece of pine or cedar, some outdoor wood glue, a WD40 spray tube and a toothpick or a split-shot for slip-rigging. You'll need a scroll saw and a drill. Put on a coat of water proof paint or deck sealer by spray or brush. I made my first one in about 40 minutes.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...2inPattern.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/BulBob/build.jpg

You can print the pattern to scale and paste it on the board (with the grain) and cut with a scroll saw. Drill the hole to press fit in a piece of WD40 tubing.

If you want to make a large size you can print the pattern twice scale and use 1/2" pine.

Picture from retired Pro Angler/Writer Johnnie Crane.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...lowers0052.jpg

I have a patent and make some out of plastic called the BulletBobber in 4 sizes 2", 2.5", 3" and 4". I also have some 6" long called the DualFin made out of a tough foam that only weigh 1 ounce. The DualFin is a clip-on in-line planer board where as the line needs to be threaded thru the BulletBobber. It is OK to make them for personal use or to give away as gifts but please don't sell them - it is only fair considering what I have put into it. But giving out plans to make them during hard times is only fair too. I know some folks must fish to eat - been there done that - and could be there again!

I am running a special thru Fathers Day - 4 DualFins for $50 and free shipping!

Pattern compliments of Paul Lieb (owner) of BulletBobber Enterprises
planer boards, fishing, floats, bobbers, directional floats,
05-17-2009, 02:16 PM
backtocrappie

I've been conspiring in recent months to build a fully functional real planer board of smaller proportions because I'm tired of all the BS board plans and such that put you in the hole for a bunch of money. If it works out for me I'll be marketing it at C.c for WAY less than the stuff you see now.
05-17-2009, 04:00 PM
BulBob

backtocrappie,
You might have some catching up to do. I starting working on it 30 years ago.
Here is a picture of a couple DualFnns if you haven't seen them.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...b/P1100002.jpg
Here are some things you can do with the DualFin.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...diagrams-0.jpg
Small BulletBobbers are only $2.50 or 4 for $8.00 and free shipping if the order is over $20.00.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...PERCOMBO-1.jpg
Here are some things shore fishermen can with the BulletBobber.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...diagrams-0.jpg

Planer boards with direction control are better then ones without it!
And they are simple to make if you must or want.
05-24-2009, 11:36 PM
gabowman

Thanks alot Bulbob. When I get some free time at work I'm gonna try making a couple.;):)
05-25-2009, 10:13 PM
Arkie John

Those little boogers look like the ticket. The thing really like about 'em is that they are so easy to store in the boat.

aj
06-16-2009, 06:13 PM
backtocrappie

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulBob

backtocrappie,
You might have some catching up to do. I starting working on it 30 years ago.
Here is a picture of a couple DualFnns if you haven't seen them.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...b/P1100002.jpg
Here are some things you can do with the DualFin.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...diagrams-0.jpg
Small BulletBobbers are only $2.50 or 4 for $8.00 and free shipping if the order is over $20.00.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...PERCOMBO-1.jpg
Here are some things shore fishermen can with the BulletBobber.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...diagrams-0.jpg

Planer boards with direction control are better then ones without it!
And they are simple to make if you must or want.

I've seen you gear in the past, neat stuff! Almost bought some last winter, but I wanted something different and no one has it at a price thats right. So I started compiling junk and hardware came up with a small release, and traditional gear, just need to finish the project.
06-17-2009, 09:30 AM
joejv4

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulBob

I have a patent and make some out of plastic called the BulletBobber in 4 sizes 2", 2.5", 3" and 4". I also have some 6" long called the DualFin made out of a tough foam that only weigh 1 ounce. The DualFin is a clip-on in-line planer board where as the line needs to be threaded thru the BulletBobber. It is OK to make them for personal use or to give away as gifts but please don't sell them - it is only fair considering what I have put into it. But giving out plans to make them during hard times is only fair too. I know some folks must fish to eat - been there done that - and could be there again!

I am running a special thru Fathers Day - 4 DualFins for $50 and free shipping!

Pattern compliments of Paul Lieb (owner) of BulletBobber Enterprises
planer boards, fishing, floats, bobbers, directional floats,

Paul - great product. A buddy of mine purchased your DualFins and received a free 4" Bulletbobber sample - which he gave to me. The 4" is too big for the tiny crappie jigs I use (not enough drag to keep it tracking well), but it works great with larger baits. Money is tight right now, or I'd order some smaller ones from you today. Thank you for posting the plans. I'll probably make myself a couple of the 2" and see how they work with the little jigs. Won't cost anything, because I've got the stuff to make them laying around the garage.

The fact that you're willing to share the plans with folks for personal use, says a lot about the kind of person, and businessman you are - the good kind!

I'll be sure to pass along details of your products to all my fishing buddies and try to drive some business your way. Thanks again!

Joe
06-17-2009, 01:02 PM
BulBob

I don't know about the rest of the guys on crappie.com but I work a day job.
I have dreams about licensing my patent to a company. Well actually only providing sole rights to make them using certain materials. Maybe one of the big companies that make Styrofoam type bobbers with spring clamps will want to stay a head of the curve and make my latest design. I designed it especially for EPS bobber maker machines.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...Swing-It-0.jpg

There are 2 big companies that I know of - Plastilite and Comal that might be interested, especially if they knew the other one was. Maybe even Wing-It but they don't have the machinery.

You can get Comal or Plastilite floats in packs of 3 or 4 for a couple bucks but how much more would one be worth if it had directional control? I think an extra quarter each would be a great deal? Those guys can make millions of them and sell them quickly and that is something I can't do because the tackle industry as a whole isn't friendly to outsiders butting in.
09-06-2009, 08:30 AM
ShilohRed

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulBob

I don't know about the rest of the guys on crappie.com but I work a day job.
I have dreams about licensing my patent to a company. Well actually only providing sole rights to make them using certain materials. Maybe one of the big companies that make Styrofoam type bobbers with spring clamps will want to stay a head of the curve and make my latest design. I designed it especially for EPS bobber maker machines.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...Swing-It-0.jpg

There are 2 big companies that I know of - Plastilite and Comal that might be interested, especially if they knew the other one was. Maybe even Wing-It but they don't have the machinery.

You can get Comal or Plastilite floats in packs of 3 or 4 for a couple bucks but how much more would one be worth if it had directional control? I think an extra quarter each would be a great deal? Those guys can make millions of them and sell them quickly and that is something I can't do because the tackle industry as a whole isn't friendly to outsiders butting in.

Great Design but if china sees them, Then they will flood the market with them. And the bad thing is does not matter how many patent's anyone has in the USA. If you don't have one China. They will take it over.:(
Pete
09-06-2009, 08:52 AM
BulBob

Pete,

I have a rock solid patent and if some China Company got them in stores I would be happy that they did because marketing cost more then I can afford. My patent attorney would be glad to sue the stores that carried them.
You don’t sue the company that makes them you sue the stores for selling them.
They get one warning and must remove them from shelves.
Then if the stores still wanted them they would have to come to me.

Why use a BulletBobber?
09-06-2009, 04:45 PM
ShilohRed

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulBob

Pete,

I have a rock solid patent and if some China Company got them in stores I would be happy that they did because marketing cost more then i cn afford. My patent attorney would be glad to sue the stores that carried them.
You don’t sue the company that makes them you sue the stores for selling them.
They get one warning and must remove them from shelves.
Then if the stores still wanted them they would have to come to me.

Why use a BulletBobber?

Good luck and hope you do have a Rock Solid Patent. But they have to only change it a little and run with it. I also have a few of these Rock Solid Patent's. That is until China gets hold of them. Shoot just go and look at other products. If there a great product, they have a patent in each country.
But again I hope yours is, But being it's so easy to make if it hits Bass-Pro or Cabelas the next year it will be on the shelfs of stores across the world.
Pete
09-06-2009, 05:08 PM
BulBob

There are 2 kinds of patents Utility and Design. Utility patents like mine cover a very broad range and are generic. A design patent is for doing something different to a Utility patent. You can't make and sell a design patent without getting permission from the Utility Patent holder. IF it planes to the side and flips direction when given a tug it would be patent infringement.

I have had other patents where I work and learnded about them a long time ago.
09-26-2009, 02:24 PM
Pomoxis

awesum idea..
<cut> found the info on slip bobbering :)
I definitely want to try them ..
09-27-2009, 11:37 AM
BulBob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pomoxis

awesum idea..
<cut> found the info on slip bobbering :)
I definitely want to try them ..

Pomoxis,

The website has a lot more info then I first imagined it would ever have.
Soory for not replying sooner...glad you found the info you wanted!
My home page is so long now I hear it takes a while to come up on dial ins.

Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

Paul Lieb
01-21-2010, 06:09 PM
dwaw

have you talked to cabelas?
01-21-2010, 06:33 PM
dwaw

also, do you already have a mold? if so, how many does it produce at a time?
01-21-2010, 07:01 PM
BulBob

I now have them made in China and they have gang molds for each size. Wish I coiuld afford to do it here but with packaging and the other labor I could not sell them at profit. It sucks but if I didn't have them made in China I wouldn't have a product to sell at all because of tooling cost.

Without putting money into marketing chain stores don't want it. If I could afford marketing...say $100 to $200K then they would call me back. You could get dog terds on the shelves of Wal-Mart if you can afford marketing and show there are enough suckers out there!

I even designed pretty cool looking packaging just for retailers.
UPC codes, instructions and diagrams on the back.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...TERITEMNOS.jpg

I hope it takes off on its own, somehow, before the patent wears off.
The big tackle companies don't, so they can knock it off.
01-21-2010, 07:19 PM
dwaw

have you talked to cabelas?
01-21-2010, 07:54 PM
BulBob

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwaw

have you talked to cabelas?

Yes - 2 years ago - and offered to give them a case of each size for every one of their stores for FREE to start it off. I tried all the big chains and get told "Not at this time". Maurice Sporting Goods Distributors is the biggest supplier of fishing tackle and if they don't want you in the game your screwed. They are not only the biggest distributor they are also closely connected with a manufacturer of fishing tackle. Ever hear of South Bend Tackle. They are headquartered in the Sears Tower with Maurice - MONOPOLY - is harsh word but with enough marketing money I could force my way in. It worked for banjo minow! I no longer buy any fishing tackle from a chain store. Mom and pop stores need our support, not the chains, that monopolize the markets with their knock offs.

I'm really not that bitter but it was a learning curve that hurt me!
03-14-2010, 06:37 PM
pescatore

Bul Bob

Glad to see your doing well my friend, I came across this thread by accident and I'm sure glad I did.
You joined CC the same time I did and I remember quite well how the good and gracious folks here at CC. ran you off,calling you a spammer and reference to other sites,when you were trying to introduce your product.
I'm very pleased to see that no one discouraged you and that you are finding success.
Kinda teaches a lesson. "Stick to it,Follow your dream"
Good Luck in the future Sir.:)
01-22-2017, 03:19 AM
redneckradtech

Link not working for drawing

Hoping to see drawing for planer board, link is not working for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleagle

hi everyone , this is a free planer design I give away for free at my website some friends of mine who use planer boards to go walleye fishing made a set of these and they work very well (i have been on there boat using them)

Materials List
Following are the materials you will need to make the planer board:
Quantity Description
2 1" or 1-¼" X 8" X 28" Redwood, Teak or Cedar
3 12" X 5/16"(diameter) Threaded Rod
1 5/15" X 6" Eye Bolt
14 5/16" Washers
14 5/16" Bolts
1 Qt. or L. Good Quality Wood Sealant
Qt. or L. High-Vis or International Orange Paint 150 Ft.
150 Ft Planer Board Line or 80lb. Test Mono.

Tools List In addition to the materials,
Hand, Radial or Table Saw Miter Saw
Plane or Rasp
5/16" Wrench or Lock-Grip Wrench
Design plans WEBSITE.WS - Your Internet Address For Lifeâ„¢

this link is just a drw, no advertising i don't want to break your rules but a picture is worth a 1000 words
01-22-2017, 10:35 AM
StratosFS5

Could be because the link is like 9 yrs. old! Lol!
04-03-2017, 12:28 AM
Mr. S

I ordered my set of 4 this morning. I have been looking for some planer boards, these look compact easy to store and are about the same price as 2 of the more bulky style planer boards. Besides Made In The USA. and money back guarantee. The price has dropped from what is stated in this quote they are now $38.50 for 4 DualFins.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulBob

Here are some simpler plans that you can use for Crappie. These planer boards are castable and flip direction if you give them a little tug.

You need a 1/4" thick piece of pine or cedar, some outdoor wood glue, a WD40 spray tube and a toothpick or a split-shot for slip-rigging. You'll need a scroll saw and a drill. Put on a coat of water proof paint or deck sealer by spray or brush. I made my first one in about 40 minutes.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...2inPattern.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k38/BulBob/build.jpg

You can print the pattern to scale and paste it on the board (with the grain) and cut with a scroll saw. Drill the hole to press fit in a piece of WD40 tubing.

If you want to make a large size you can print the pattern twice scale and use 1/2" pine.

Picture from retired Pro Angler/Writer Johnnie Crane.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k3...lowers0052.jpg

I have a patent and make some out of plastic called the BulletBobber in 4 sizes 2", 2.5", 3" and 4". I also have some 6" long called the DualFin made out of a tough foam that only weigh 1 ounce. The DualFin is a clip-on in-line planer board where as the line needs to be threaded thru the BulletBobber. It is OK to make them for personal use or to give away as gifts but please don't sell them - it is only fair considering what I have put into it. But giving out plans to make them during hard times is only fair too. I know some folks must fish to eat - been there done that - and could be there again!

I am running a special thru Fathers Day - 4 DualFins for $50 and free shipping!

Pattern compliments of Paul Lieb (owner) of BulletBobber Enterprises
planer boards, fishing, floats, bobbers, directional floats,