Flatlining copper

[hookedupf7]

Just set a 300 ft copper rig up . I can flatline that out of the boat like I do with my lead rite?

[bottom-feeder]

yes.....deploy it slow and steady same as cores

[hookedupf7]

Ok thanks. I read about running of boards but never hear much about flatlining

[momay4000]

Flat lining is when you run unweighted line like mono. Since its a weighted line that sinks, I think you mean running it down the chute which is highly effective and great if you don't have boards. It can be a bit of a pain when you're fighting a fish on another line, but it's s great way to keep your spread manageable.

Good luck

[Buckmaster7600]

A copper down the chute can be very effective both at catching fish and making huge messes.

Edited May 30, 2016 by Buckmaster7600

[Legacy]

A copper down the chute can be very effective both a catching fish and making huge messes.

Yup!

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[TyeeTanic]

Going without a board is not called flatlining, but rather it's called going down the chute (down the middle of the stern).  Some people do it, but I use boards. If you have a salmon hit a dipsey and peel off 200 ft of line, chances are it will come up and behind the boat and cross the copper line, which will make a mess.

[itstings]

how keep in line boards from coming off with a salmon on ???

[Nontypical]

how keep in line boards from coming off with a salmon on ???

Burry the line in the clip.

[ryonybony]

I use rubber bands to make sure the line is on so it doesnt slide down. Kinda a pain at first...but when you get used to it...very easy.

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[itstings]

thank you !!!

[TyeeTanic]

We got the new Church Tackle lockjaw clips, with a twist using your thumb they can be clipped down or clipped off. Can hold your rod now while fighting a fish, and take the board off with one hand!

 

Those clips hold the rod fairly secure.  You can also use a rubber band as extra security.

 

Here's a link to the clips I have:

 

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/planer-boards/944402.aspx

[hookedupf7]

Well I could see how it could make a mess. Tried it this weekend on a local lake. Hooked a 4.5 pound rainbow . It got interesting to say the least!!

[BAZOOKAJOE]

If you have a wide boat with multiple rod holders and/or a rocket launcher it's more manageable. That way you can try to move it out of harms way when you are fighting a fish.

[hookedupf7]

I have 300ft of copper. Can I use rubber bands to hook to the copper at like 100 ft with the walleye boards so it doesn't hurt the copper.

[ryonybony]

Yeah...i personally have different lengths of copper and find that when you run it like that it tracks worse for whatever reason. But you can do it...as long as it is not sliding.

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[hookedupf7]

Ok thanks. Kind of new to the copper. We always run lead. Trying new things

[ryonybony]

It takes some getting used to...for example...finding out what coppers you can use with what depth dipsies, how to turn with them, how to deal with them with a fish on...but when you get used to it...it works wonders.

Edited June 6, 2016 by ryonybony

[rolmops]

On Horsin Around, Dr Lou and Paul developed an interesting solution to the cluster effs. They let 600 feet of copper out of the chute, then about 10 feet of backing and a huge bobber. Next they let out another few hundred feet of backing and they placed the rod in the rack above the cabin. Whoever was new on the team had the honor of reeling this setup in every so often. Yours truly had the honor a few times,until the big bobber miraculously disappeared.

[stan]

On Horsin Around, Dr Lou and Paul developed an interesting solution to the cluster effs. They let 600 feet of copper out of the chute, then about 10 feet of backing and a huge bobber. Next they let out another few hundred feet of backing and they placed the rod in the rack above the cabin. Whoever was new on the team had the honor of reeling this setup in every so often. Yours truly had the honor a few times,until the big bobber miraculously disappeared.

 

Could you be referring to a Shark Bobber. I run the same set up out here using a Shark Bobber . It really sucks for the guy reeling it all in and about 1/4 way in the fish gets off

Edited June 7, 2016 by stan

[skipper19]

Could you be referring to a Shark Bobber. I run the same set up out here using a Shark Bobber . It really sucks for the guy reeling it all in and about 1/4 way in the fish gets off

Stan, a shark bobber? Heck, just send one of your guys out in a dingy, on a tow rope, with the copper rod, 100 feet behind the boat. There's your shark bobber!

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[hookedupf7]

I have been running this copper all summer in the local lakes by me. I am currently running 3 riggers,1 lead, and one planer with snap weights. I have to say that the copper has been out fishing all the setups that I have been running . I have caught lakers,Browns , and a couple 5 lb rainbows on it!!!

[Ryno23]

Do you even feel a 5lb fish on copper? Anything less than 10lbs usually don't even feel it on copper.

[Tunaman1]

Why not use outboard Rod holders for Shute rods & drail all the lines to maintain various separations & cut length of wire way down ? Why deploy 500' when a 3 to 6 oz drail would get same depths . U can also cut speed & deploy a compatible set ! Just wondering ?