Pachone Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hey, so I started getting into fishing last year and ive mainly only shore fished or out of tins cans they call boats. I have no experience with trolling or using down riggers and just herd of planner boards... could someone explain how these things work? Ive been explained it but havent seen them in action or used them...could someone provide more info / Diagrams? Thanks! - Pachone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 (edited) Tin cans can have downriggers too! Planer boards take your line away from the boat but are similar... replace the cannonball with a board that wants to pull away from the boat. Edited May 2, 2008 by SlowPoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Try this site for more info and frequently asked questions: http://www.offshoretackle.com/qanda.htm HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Not to confuse you even more but Dipsy Divers are like a downrigger/planer board combo and has really caught on in Lake Erie for walleye and Ontario for trout/salmon. They are now my favorite as they are also the least amount of work (i'm a lazy fisherman at times) not to mention they REALLY help catch fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachone Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Great Information. But i dont understand howw downriggers release whens theres a hit? do planners do they same thing? hows does it keep it in? i need to see one in my hands.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Downrigger releases look like a clothespin - the line pops free on a strike. Planer boards can work the same way, sorta. Do some googling, the truth is out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Damn, now "he's" going to know everything and catch all my fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachone Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Damn, now "he's" going to know everything and catch all my fish MUHAHAHAHAHHAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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