![]() ![]() Here in Wisconsin, we are allowed to fish 3 lines per person, which means 3 trolling lines. They spread your lines out away from the boat Why are planer boards so useful and essential to successful trolling? There are several reasons, and for the sake of keeping this within the average person’s attention span, I’ll hit the top three. They may cost a little bit more than other boards on the market, but for the money they just can’t be beat. They are super durable, easy to use, and very consistent. In my opinion, and in the opinion of hundreds of other walleye pros these are by far the best planer boards in existence. For this article, I will be using the Offshore Tackle OR12 side planer as our example board. So, what exactly is a planer board? If I had to write the Webster’s definition it would probably be something along the lines of: “A floating device which through use of an angled leading edge pulls a fishing line away from a moving boat.” Most boards are made of plastic, foam, have some type of keel weight, and a series of clips to attach to the line. At first glance they may seem intimidating, but in time you will learn to love them! One of the most important parts of any modern walleye trolling setup is inline planer boards. ![]() One thing that really helped my confidence in trolling was understanding the ins and outs of my equipment, and putting in plenty of time on the water practicing. There are so many factors that play into piecing together the perfect presentation, and it can seem overwhelming at times. I can say that when I first started trolling it really intimidated me. However, something I’ve noticed amongst many anglers is a sense of apprehension about trolling. Well, I’ll just go ahead and say it: if you are serious about walleye fishing, you should be serious about trolling. ![]()
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