I started playing with Off shore mini planer board and hard crank baits for top water column trolling
The board is light weight and has low resistance. I modified the board to use an OR red clip for the tail. I also add a small chemical light to the board to illuminate it. I bought some bracelet glow sticks (48 for $4.00).
The board pulls a HJ14, P10 , DHJ12 , Deep bandit very nicely. The board doesnt pull as hard or wide as larger off shore board or the church board, but it does get the lure away from the boat.
Once a fish bites , there is no resistance from the board, the rod loads up. No matter the size of the fish, it drops back. Once the fish is on the front clip releases and you are fighting all fish and no board.
Cons
It is not very good in large capping waves.
It will sink, so make sure your rear clip is connected properly.
You must use finesse when setting the line.
Pro
Blast to use
Cheap at about $15 complete
Universal - Port or Starboard
The board is light weight and has low resistance. I modified the board to use an OR red clip for the tail. I also add a small chemical light to the board to illuminate it. I bought some bracelet glow sticks (48 for $4.00).
The board pulls a HJ14, P10 , DHJ12 , Deep bandit very nicely. The board doesnt pull as hard or wide as larger off shore board or the church board, but it does get the lure away from the boat.
Once a fish bites , there is no resistance from the board, the rod loads up. No matter the size of the fish, it drops back. Once the fish is on the front clip releases and you are fighting all fish and no board.
Cons
It is not very good in large capping waves.
It will sink, so make sure your rear clip is connected properly.
You must use finesse when setting the line.
Pro
Blast to use
Cheap at about $15 complete
Universal - Port or Starboard