You have the first and last set backwards... At least that's the way I ran it. Back of the boat, shortest lead. Used Offshore Planners.

And the Captain always kept the boat straight and made wide turns.

 

We usually do not mix programs, however, if we do it will be the same program on each side and no mixing of programs on the same side and programs that require similiar speeds. We run 3 to 4 lines each side, same program and always run them within 20 or no more than 30 feet difference in length (meaning if your outside has a 20 foot out do not let more than 40 to 50 out on your inside board) (not depth) and we never have a problem. Our farthest outside line would be the shallowest for us, then the closest (to the boat) inside line is our deepest line. I think if you tighten up your leads and watch how sharp your turns are you should lessen the snags.

 

If your reef runners where tangled with your spinners they were probably out of tune. Reef Runner speed right now is between 1.6-2.2, worm speed is 1.2-1.6 so your not doing yourself any favors trying to get all your rods to fire by mixing programs.

Run something like this or something like this depending on if the fish are high or low, adjust accordingly.

Inline weights with colorado blades.
Outside 2 oz- 25 back
Middle- 2 oz 40 back
Inside- 3 oz 50 back

Reef Runners-
Outside- 75 back
Middle- 100 back
Inside- bouncers with double willows (they work well as same speed as reef runners during summer)

let the fish clear your other boards before bringing it up the middle of your boat, with the heavier inline weights and deeper dive curve closer to the boat you can clear an outside line easier if you get a junker on the line.

 

i run my longest shallowest line in front on the outside then my shorter alittle deeper in the middle and then run our shortest deepest line in the back closest to the boat. that way the outside lines can be brought in over the shorter deeper lines. this is just what worked best for us.
sherman

 

i run my longest shallowest line in front on the outside then my shorter alittle deeper in the middle and then run our shortest deepest line in the back closest to the boat. that way the outside lines can be brought in over the shorter deeper lines. this is just what worked best for us.
sherman

I think it is a personal preference on the board lay outs but either way I think if you keep the line lengths within 20 to 30 foot they will clear.

Our theory is the higher fish will be spooked closer to the boat and less likely to spook further away.

But maybe it's a confidence thing for us but it works and we don't want to change it.

 

If your reef runners where tangled with your spinners they were probably out of tune. Reef Runner speed right now is between 1.6-2.2, worm speed is 1.2-1.6 so your not doing yourself any favors trying to get all your rods to fire by mixing programs.

Run something like this or something like this depending on if the fish are high or low, adjust accordingly.

Inline weights with colorado blades.
Outside 2 oz- 25 back
Middle- 2 oz 40 back
Inside- 3 oz 50 back

Reef Runners-
Outside- 75 back
Middle- 100 back
Inside- bouncers with double willows (they work well as same speed as reef runners during summer)

let the fish clear your other boards before bringing it up the middle of your boat, with the heavier inline weights and deeper dive curve closer to the boat you can clear an outside line easier if you get a junker on the line.

Great answer K gone- That is what I was taught and it works good,be patient and let fish come in from back of boat.

 

My question is. If your checking the outside line. How do
you keep it from tangling with the inside lines when bringing
it back to the boat?

 

Let line out and bring it up from behind boat.

 

My question is. If your checking the outside line. How do
you keep it from tangling with the inside lines when bringing
it back to the boat?

Also, a little turn of 10-30 degrees for a brief time will allow the board to clear the lines easier and come up the chute a little easier. Then turn back on your heading and reel the board up.