Big Planer Board Releases

[motownhound]

I've decided to give large planer boards a try. The question I have is whether to use a rubber band on the fishing line which then goes into the release or clip the line (braid) directly into the alligator clip. I recently did a charter on Lake Erie, and the Captain used rubber bands on the main line and then clipped the end of the rubber band into the alligator clip. I've also seen rubber bands sold online specifically labeled for use as planer board releases. Any thoughts on which way to go; direct clip to the release (i use braided line) or use of rubber band? Thanks!

[Line Dancin]

Rubber bands make a MESS of your boat and they melt and stick to everything. I use 12 lb tst mono for walleye. Just use a good quality release and you wont have to use rubber bands. For eyes I use the yellow offshores and the lauvricks. If you call lauvrick direct they sell a bulk pack of 50 for like 65 bucks. They pull the mini discs and jet 20s fine when I am running jet 40s I use the yellow offshores. To use the offshores for smaller divers only put the line in half way for 40s put in in about 3/4 of the way

[motownhound]

Thanks for the reply. I'll check out those releases.

[Line Dancin]

Thanks for the reply. I'll check out those releases.

Here is the number for lauvrick

715-394-7671

[sherman51]

I always just used the weldons red rubber bands and the metal shower curtain rings. the ones that's shaped like a pear. the rubber bands can be a little messy but not really a problem. I just loop the band on the line and then pull it through itself then hook the loop on the shower curtain ring and clip it on the tow line then feed out line until it gets out where I want it to run. then when you get a fish or check your lure just let the other lines out and use the rod you just brought in for your inside rod. the rings will work there way out the tow line and stack up against the board.

they can be a little tough to brake when you don't have a fish on. just point your rod tip towards the ring and reel up all the slack then give it a fast hard jerk. this will usually brake the rubber band. just my opinion.

sherman

[roostershooter]

I second Laurvicks.

[SeaCatMich]

I have a whole bunch of Laurvicks left over from when I used big boards (actually Otterboats) that I would sell. They work great but since I have gone to inlines they are just sitting in the garage.