04-01-2025, 09:16 PM
I also use side planers while trolling, as long as the wind/chop isn't too strong..then it's difficult to observe planer action/hits...I use in-line planers also, I believe tx-12, and the 8 is too small for my use...maybe I shouldn't give this advice, but to me the main reason that planers work so well ...in addition to covering more fishable area...is that on light wind/chop days, your lure/bait presentation is jigging itself with the up/down movement of the planer...this is why some days the planer rods will out-perform my down rigger rods..and with the in-line system I can occasionally manipulate the line by hand to give it even more action...But Beware..as was said, planers may cause problems with other boaters, especially on weekends and on our more popular waters...Guluk..