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Planer Board Tactics
when the jigs and crankbaits wouldn’t. also be used in combinations.
Other Stuff “There are a number of boards on
The team says trolling boards are the market that can be used. We prefer
open water tools. You can’t be in stumps Off-Shore because they are tough and
because a hang-up includes breaking off, stable. They don’t wobble. A new Off-
loosing a bait and Tadpole, reeling all Shore board is coming out very soon that
poles in and going to get the board. It’s is a little smaller and will be great for
not practical. crappie fishing.”
“This is a great way to fish when Manufacturers Mentioned:
it’s windy out in the open waters,” says BnM Pole Co. www.bnmpoles.com
Dannemueller. “The boards cut through Bobby Garland www.bobbygarlandcrappie.com
the waves and allow fishing to continue Driftmaster www.driftmaster.com
when slow trolling can’t be done.” Off-Shore Tackle www.offshoretackle.com
“Heavy fishing pressure or boat Gamma Line www.gammafishing.com
traffic is a problem. The boards cover a Abu-Garcia www.abugarcia.com
wide path. It can be done but the logistics Johnson Fishing www.johnsonfishing.com
of keeping boards closer to the boat, Road Runner www.ttiblakemore.com
watching lines and watching for other
boats becomes a disadvantage.” - Tim Huffman
He says it’s versatile because either
crankbaits or jigs can be used. They can
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