Planer boards

[coup]

Fished out of Hughs this am and saw guys running planer boards in really rough water. Wondering what make or style they are or what do you guys use in rough water for planers? I've got the kind with two boards and threaded rod and there is no way those babies would have survived.

[GAMBLER]

Big John Otter Boats. They will out perform any other brand of boards in rough water.

[Yankee Troller]

Like Gambler said the Big John Otter Boats are probably what you saw. I'm on my second season with a set, and I have run them in 4-6' waves pulling 400-600' sections of copper. These boards can take a beating and when or if they dive or go through a wave a little slack and they will pop right up.

If you do purchase a pair your string should have 9" in front of the knot and 11" behind it.

[coup]

Thanks guys.

[K Gonefishin]

You might want to take a look at Amish Outfitter Big boards, every charter captain on lake erie uses them and alot of Ontario guys run them as well. Frank Kitrick charters out of St Catherines and out of Lorain Ohio for walleye and steelhead, he has planer bungies and a slew of other neat boat/fishing related products and the best trolling bags on the market, I only use his stuff. www.amishoutfitters.com definetely worth a look.

[coup]

How are they in 3ft plus, rough water??

[K Gonefishin]

I've ran the Amish outfitter boards in very rough water true 6 fters on my buddies 30 ft baha cruiser in a tourney, they work the best and they are the standard on Erie charter boats and other boats that run big boards.

[GAMBLER]

Like any ski type boards, they can flip over in rough seas and cause a real mess. If you have ever had it happen to you, you know what I'm talking about. The Otter Boats can not flip over and cut to the wrong side of the boat.

[ray koziatek]

yes they can there in my shed now...

[TrollThruLife]

I agree, Otter Boats CAN and WILL flip and sink and pull to opposite side. There is one lonely one in my shed from years ago when they came out. Maybe on Lake O, with "nice, soft roller type waves" not Lake Erie steep 3-4's.