I consider myself a beginner/intermediate level offshore fisherman - recently I went out with an expert buddy who was running skirted ballyhoo on planers and we crushed mahi with it. I tried to get him to explain it (he used technique #3) but I couldn't quite grasp what he meant. This video not only explains PERFECTLY what he did, but two other methods I wasn't aware of. Excellent video man, subscribed! Tight lines from Hawaii 🤙🏽
Good video on planers. I have been fishing for over 50 years and a Master Operator Captain for 40 years, but did know about the last method that is very simple & easy way to troll a planer. I especially like the fact it can be used with spinning equipment, that is way sportier way to catch fish than conventional gear. Good luck with your channel, wish it was available when I was younger. Capt. Bill
I'm in Queensland Australia and I fish for Spanish Mackeral ( King Mackeral to Americans ) I only use spin gear now, a Shimano Sedona 4000 reel and 6 foot Daiawa Aird rod with 30lb braid to 60lb mono leader, it's the most fun way to fish now with plenty of huge fish caught on such light gear
I’m subscribing because you said funner.. I fish Lake Erie but love watching this man. I don’t need no grammar people bothering me, this is my safe space
Thanks for this. I already planer fish (method 3) but it was tougher to learn because you’re the first person to actually show anything you were talking about. Amazing how much more helpful a video is when you actually put what you’re talking about...in the video 😉 GREAT JOB!
Question for either of you, how often do you get a fish tangled in the down rigger line? Do you bring it in whenever a fish is hooked up? I’m interested in using method 3 this weekend.
@@georgesmith5042 the only time the planer line has been tangled is while fighting a tuna I got sharked and that shark messed me up. I usually don’t have an issue just always keep in mind you have a line down there. Always leave the boat in gear
Hey Scott. Great video! I was using the planer bridal method for awhile and it works fine, but eventually switched to the 3rd method (rubber band). Two reasons: 1st, sometimes the bridal swivels would get jammed up in the smaller roller guides on my trolling rods and I would have to "shake" the rod or pull them through by hand sometimes at critical moments. 2nd, I fish alone a lot and so not having to set the rod down and take off the planer, is just easier. I haven't tried the 1st hand lining method yet...maybe next time! Thanks for making it look so easy!
Also...3rd reason, in south FL the weeds get pretty thick in the summer. It's not a problem for the planer, but it pulls even harder on the "already stressed" rod/reel. Tied off to a cleat it's not an issue at all since I use 400lb mono outrigger line (but I do pull it up to clean it off every now and then).
Really good info Scott, and well put across. Been a charter skipper for 30 years, but haven’t used planers until recently, as a replacement for a downrigger. I would encourage the use of a leader wheel that allows for clipping on your lure before feeding it out by hand, as 3 times, I have seen a fish grab a lure fed out that way, before being attached, during a hot bite and it was bye bye lure. Keep up the good work and good luck with your chanel
Hi mate I have been fishing all my life I have never heard of this type of trolling before it is all new to me I know about down riggers I must say that your video is very informative for anyone who does boat fishing especially trolling the way you explain this method of trolling and how it can be done 3 different ways using the same jig set up not only do you explain the jig set up you also explain how to deploy the jig in water without tangling it around your motor You gave a very good informative description of your boat speed as well as reel setting for drag during this time jig deployment I am sure that is something a lot people would not be aware of and will find very informative to know I know I have learnt something new hear myself and I hope to use this sydney harbour soon thanks for your video great work
I'm new to saltwater fishing and I've never seen method three before. Very interesting! If you put a sliding rig on the main line and put the rubber band between the planer line and the sliding rig maybe you wouldn't have to worry about excess line between the rod and the planner? If the pressure of the water is strong enough to push the slider down to the planer it seems like it could work. Then you could adjust the distance the bait is from the boat by letting out more line. I don't know but its a thought! Thanks for the new info!!!
Hi - I'm new to planers - and I just barely understand how Scott's 3rd system works to begin with, but it seems your idea of a sliding ring does add the adjustability component that Scott's rubber band method is missing. I think i need to see this (I'm a visual-based learner). Any chance you can forward an image of your idea? I'm in Eastern time zone (Florida).
By far the most informative and clear-cut video I've ever seen on planer fishing. I'm a veteran salt water fisherman including inline planer fishing, but have never used a cleated planer. I'm visual and had to see it done. Man you really laid it out perfectly. Thanks so much!
i recently went on a fishing charter and used planers for the first time, didnt quite understand it , i watched your video and you couldnt have explained it any better... thanks for the info!!
I just bought my first boat ever and started fishing. im still leaning the ropes. I watched your video about planers and tried out method number 1. I hooked a shark lol I was just showing my buddies what it was and how it was supposed to work and it worked alright. thank you for the video! I just ordered more planers and making a poor mans setup hopefully trying it out this weekend if weather permits.
Thanks for taking the time to educate us newbies!! I am new to fishing in Puerto Rico and am looking for clever ways to fill the cooler. We've caught mahi, wahoo, kingfish and tuna so far and are always looking to get better. Hit me up if you are coming to the island, I'll be happy to take you fishing!!
Great video! I have a small vessel and that last set up with the poor man's down rigger just upped my game 1000% thank you for your skills and knowledge!
Excellent Video again!! I have ne question tho:: So I have 100lb Power Pro 8-strand braid attached to a 200lb bridle for the Planer onto 100ft of 100lb monofilament leader (didn't have 60lb) onto 10ft of 60lb fluorocarbon which attaches to the lure. The Question is, would it be advisable to attach a snap on swivel at the end of the 100ft of 100lb fluorocarbon leader to connect to the fluorocarbon and lure?? Reason being that it would be easier to switch the lures; you can have your lures rigged onto 10ft of Fluorocarbon, neatly wrapped and stored in a bag. In this way you do not have to cut the mono leader and tie on a new lure everytime you wanna switch the lures.
That would work perfectly fine and I do it a lot for trolling for easy lure changes. I do prefer to use the least amount of terminal tackle as possible close to the lure or bait though. 10 feet should be plenty
Very clear and informative, thanks you! I grew up offshore trolling with my grandpa as a kid but it’s been so long that I am pretty much a beginner again. Nice to have some to the point and easy to understand videos! Seems like a every other “tutorial/tips” videos are just dudes showing off fish lol
Hey Scott, great video, I live in New-Caledonia in the South Pacific and have the planers but did not really know how to use them effectively, but now I know !! I Subscribed also for more informative videos, keep up the great work and thank you for all the goood advices !!
Great Post..THANKS! I had my first go with two #3 planers yesterday on the northside of St thomas, VI. No bridals. Both got SO FOULED...watched another video and the guy said he never runs 2 planers at the same time for just this reason...Had to learn the hard way! First time in years there's a ton of seaweed just offshore in 145ft of water. Re rigged no planers... with a blue and white 4oz. sea witch wired up with a ballyhoo...BOOM small 4 lb. Mahi. Next time I'll try your long leader on a hand spool Scott... But my question is this once the fish is on the hook and when the planer hits the rod tip and your start hand lining the leader onto the big spool..you say just let the line drop back in the water till you get your fish in the boat?..Why does the thought of 100ft of 150lb mono in the water anywhere near the prop scare the hell out of me. Thanks again for taking the time to do this video.
Thanks for such a detailed comment I love reading these. As long as the boat is still in gear the line will be perfectly fine. I will say however that if there’s a big crosswind it’s much harder and more risky but I’ve personally never had a problem
Your videos are very informative man. Hope you continue to make them. Maybe one on your preferred bottom fishing setup and techniques. Keep churning out content like this and maybe mix in some footage of catching and this channel will grow. Thanks..subbed.
Love this Video it was so informative you really took time to explain everything very thoroughly I had watched a couple other videos and there was pieces missing and with yours and explained everything and I love how you went through all methods which I never had heard of any of these so when I came upon planer fishing I was researching it and then got your video which has been so awesome I will definitely share your video and keep subscribed and looking forward to more videos
Excellent video!! I'm a newbie, and I've been watching videos about planers - all of which require hand-lining in the last 50-100ft of leader! I thought a bridle system was the only way to allow for a quick release reel-in leader system, but this SEPARATE cleat-mounted system takes the cigar!!!!!! Thank you! Now if I could just figure out all the knots you used to tie all this stuff together..... (not sure if I need it for your #3 setup (mainline,, mono, wire leader?) , but I did buy a crimping tool and crimps for 100lb mono). I will subscribe if you have all this stuff on your channel.
Great job on the explanation of these tactics. I just purchased two 30 wide conventional reels and they have 40 lb mono on them. I was contemplating adding the 80 lb braid for in line planer fishing but seeing the 3rd example really allows the use of any rod which is a much better option. Should I add the braid to those 30 wides? I fish braid on all of my spinning reels but not sure why everyone is going braid on trolling outfits as an extensive long shock wind on leader needs to go on anyway. I want to stay as versatile as possible on those 30s. Much appreciated and wish you all the best. Tight lines from The Florida Keys.
Anthony Polizze I would leave your 30 wides as they are and try the cleated planer option first. If you find that you prefer the in line planer methods better then yes you will have to add 80lb braid. Leaving the 40lb mono is the best option if you can do that
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Helps me out a lot on the “slaughter” style rig off the cleat. I read about that on Reddit but really helps to see it in a video. Thanks a lot for posting. Have you heard of anyone using this method in conjunction with outriggers? Might be cool if you could get 4 lines out by spreading them with the outrigger. Might be too much force from the planar ans also Little technical to pull the planar line over alongside the boat to clip in. But if you could might be a neat spread tactic. I think I’ll try it next time I’m in the boat.
Very good info. I love to fish planers. But I've always wanted to get some fish on light gear. Rigging to the clete will allow that. Thank you for the lesson.
I fish freshwater lakes and rivers for musky. How deep would you run the planer and at what speed? This is all new to me and you have been very informative 👌
Hey Scott, Great video, Ive experimented with planers on and off for many years - I finally determined I prefer the cleat method, simplicity. Your vid has given more clarity and confidence I was on the right track. I would like to run two heavy planers off each corner - from your experience, is it more of a hassle to do this (tangled mess) or just dont make any tight turns? And if using two planers - same size or each a different size for different water depths to enable turns? And lastly, is it just watching how much line is going out form the rod in order to prevent a bow in the line? (we troll at 6-7 kts, in a cat hull w 10' beam). That will about do it for my questions, lol. Thanks and regards, Murray
You should definitely run different size planers and different distances from the boat. Tight turns should still be avoided and you’ll be fine. You can mark your line 100’ from your bait with a permanent markers, really small bead or use a line counter
Very nice video! I'm getting ready to get my troll on..........going to use the remove planer method on one rod way back for cobia tubes and use poor mans down rigger closer for smaller spoons at same time. I subscribed.
Ok, serious question. have you ever tried running 100' of 50lb mono leader back on your cleet tied off #6 stationary planner and put a Xrap #30 Rapala mag Diver on it Then, used a 65# rubber bands method with say a 6" squid feathers and a octopus hoochie or a 9" Iillander and Bonita strips ran back say 75'? Its really utilizing 2 lures on one setup. The down fall is, if the Mag Rapala gets hit, it's usually a larger fish, down 40+ feet that must be hand lined in. BUT, it's effective. I believe the mix in presentation with 2 lures being ran fairly close together creates a wider and irresistible mix of bait. Love to hear your thoughts. Also, I finally got my planner bridal'sl length and correct double swivel dialed in. Now I prefer removing the planner. And just enjoy fighting the fish with zero hardware attached.
I found the double snap swivels. Did you say put the lighter planer closer to the boat if I'm using to different weighted planers simultaneously? Thanks good video.
Just subscribed, best video out there on planers. Been fishing all my life but got a boat last year, and is one of the things I've never done. How much leader length is recommended for wahoo?
Hi, great video. I want to try your method 3, and understand everything but the rubber bands. Are they specialty item or from an office supply? More specifics on what they are and where to get them would be helpful for me. Thanks.
Excellent delivery! Thank you. What # planer do you recommend starting with? And, what depth are you fishing? Where do you fish out of? Looking forward to getting out there.
Can you fish a lipped or lipless crankbait with a planer board? How much line should you let out between the planer board and the lure? Does the more line being let out between the planer board and the lure make the lure dive deeper? Also, does trolling faster make the lure dive deeper as well? Thanks for your excellent demonstration about planer boards, I have wondered for years how it work and I haven't a clue until I saw your video!
Yes you can troll diving plugs off of a planer. It’s a real good method for trolling for grouper and is done a lot. How deep it really goes will depend on several factors but if the lure is designed to dive 30ft it will be 30ft below the planer. I would run 100’ off of the planer board
The planer to the cleat is an amazing technique and use it all the time now. Thank you. Is there an easy way to trigger the planner for retrieval? pulling 100 yrds of line under pressure is a huge pain.
Yes you need to put the boat in neutral to retrieve or you’re in for a workout. You can try yanking on it then give it complete slack right away and that should trip it. Just don’t let it reset after you trip it
Will the Squal 30 work planer fishing? Would the rod the Squal 50 comes with along a bridle to pass through the guides? Will the guides be ok for using braid? Would you think the Squal two speed reels would work? Thanks for the video and sharing.
When making the bridle itself are you better using crimps or knots to create your loops? It would seem over time that the crimps bearing into your braid would fray it? Also, what is your method for attaching the mainline and leader to the bridle? Thanks!
i really liked your video. I am totally new to planer fishing and you really helped with your video. Only question is you were mentioning about various sizes of planer so if you can, can you explain more on the relationship between boat speed / planer size / trolling line lbs / leader line lbs etc. Thanks.
Thanks man! Planers always end up being a mess for me. I tried the cleat method this last weekend out of Port Canaveral and quit after about 5 minutes. Could I not run 50 yards of 200lb and then run my line out further? I'm a bit confused why you would not run your line out past the planer? What am I missing here? I appreciate you!
What you want to do is send your bait back as far as you want before you attach the fishing line to the planer line. So at this point your bait will be on the surface. I send out about 100 feet. Once you send your line out then you will attach the rubber band to your fishing line and hook it up to the planer line. Now you will send the line out an additional amount to get the rubber band to the planer. The bait should be 100 feet or more from your planer for the most amount of strikes. Let me know if this helps. I can make a drawing and email it to you if you want me to just let me know
Awesome video! I feel like I've learned everything I need to know from this. Now, how do I keep the fish from tangling me around the downrigger with method 3? Does that ever happen?
just seen this and find this brilliant , going to try method 3 so question ! what would happen if you only let out 50 ft of rod line on the rigger line rather than 100 . would you lose maximum depth ?
Awesome vid! I'm new to the salt and was confused about planers. Method 3 looks to be the deal! What rubber bands do you use? Have you tried / can you use release clips like for a down rigger?? Like the scottie power grips? Great vids man! We fish canaveral a lot. I have a smaller boat (18'cc) but we have a blast out there. Hope to see ya on the water! You rock!
I have not tried the release clips but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I can guarantee that rubber bands do work though. Thanks for the comment and good luck out there. I have caught plenty of fish right off 8A using planers
I remember using a big downrigger ball attached to a cleat and using the paper clip method on my friends boat when I was a kid. Do you ever worry about getting the line tangled with the engine when making turns ? Whats to stop that ?
I noticed when you use the 3rd method you used a spin cast reel. What setup do you use when using a spinning reel? Can you or have you tried bending the planer to steer out away from the center to move the line away from the motors? Thanks again for sharing
I use a spinning real using the third method because I prefer using spinning reels any chance I can. If you’re using a rod to pull the planet itself you must use conventional
Top video mate, just subscribed from Australia! Would your downrigger method work at lower speeds? I really want to get into slow trolling liveys for kingfish and dollies, they hang round the islands where I am so it's relatively shallow and heaps snaggy. With a livey you only want to be just in gear, but I worry that might not provide enough force to keep the planer down? Loved the video though, very clear explanation
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors cheers mate, I'll just have to wait till I get my new boat with twin cannon downriggers then 🙂 if you're ever down in Australia and want to chase and me Marlin or big snapper then you're always welcome here in Coffs Harbour!
Thank you for your video. Just wondering about troll speed! We fish albacore of northern ca and usually run about 7.5 knots. And planer board size relative to average speed. I like the 3rd method. Thank you Capt EJ 707 Sportfishing
So can I do this from the back of my sailboat? Sometimes I out at sea like 150KM off the coast of Mexico and this seems like a good way to catch some food. I am thinking about trying the 3rd method, which planer should I use since they have many numbers?
Yes you can in fact I would definitely try it if I was you. The size of the planer will depend on how deep you’re trying to get your bait down. The bigger and heavier the planer the deeper it will descend
Awesome video! I just started using planers with yo-yo inline. I have the same Penn rod combo set up. My question is do you need roller guide tips for the wind on swivels to pass through without hang ups or damage to the rod? What size wind on swivels are they? Do they ever get caught on the guides? I don’t see that on your set up from what I can tell. Keep up the great videos! I am also going to try that poor man’s downrigger!
Great video. New sub here. Did you ever have the bridal hang up in the guides and snap off when a fish takes line? Do you need a custom rod to allow the bridal to pass through the guides? Do you want use a fluorocarbon leader? Thank you!
I’m a member of the Freedom Boat Club and I was trying to find a way to use a portable down rigger. You just gave me my answer. Thanks! Can’t wait to try it. Still looking for instructions on how to make it?
Is planer fishing ONLY for offshore or can it be used in any form inshore like around pine island sound and what kind of fish? Thanks for an excellent video.
It can be used for both inshore and offshore but it's typically an offshore method. Anytime you need your baits to be below the surface a planer will get you there
Good vid bro, was waiting for a screamer while you were filming! Ha. Question: What type of lures do you run with the planer? Jets, slants, concave heads, skirts? Ever use a Dredge or Daisy on that set up? I know most lures perform best on top water applications. We also use Nomad divers here on Oahu too with decent success. Make another vid. Subscribed. Aloha!
Thank you! I typically use strip baits and spoons off the planer but sometimes run naked ballyhoo, skirts and smaller divers. Those Nomads are really good I run those for wahoo
Thanks for this great video! Question on the poor mans dr. When you fish this method and are trolling, do you think it would be ok to put two more lines in the water on the opposite side of the stern without using outriggers? Thx!
Great question Joshua, I had the same. Curious if there is any distance or weight differences on the 2 down so if you have to turn the two poor men planers won’t tangle?
Great methods... I just would like to share a method it is used in my country ... we use the red color Yo-Zuri board that comes in different sizes for different depths. Once you catch a fish it will flip and comes to the surface. The main line is attached to a bungee rope hooked to the cleat. Once the bungee stretches, we know there is fish hooked.
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors I cut strips from tire inner tubes about 1"x12" to 16". Tie the planer line on each end of the rubber with several inches of slack drooping between the two ends. When the fish hits the rubber stretches and the slack disappears. I've used technique #1 for ages but interested in #3. Reel folks say don't used over a #3 planer in technique #1 but with technique #3 I can use larger planers.
I consider myself a beginner/intermediate level offshore fisherman - recently I went out with an expert buddy who was running skirted ballyhoo on planers and we crushed mahi with it. I tried to get him to explain it (he used technique #3) but I couldn't quite grasp what he meant. This video not only explains PERFECTLY what he did, but two other methods I wasn't aware of. Excellent video man, subscribed! Tight lines from Hawaii 🤙🏽
Thanks a lot. I also run planers for mahi and it works great. Most people just run surface lures and they are missing out on some nice fish
Good video on planers. I have been fishing for over 50 years and a Master Operator
Captain for 40 years, but did know about the last method that is very simple & easy way to troll a planer. I especially like the fact it can be used with spinning equipment, that is way sportier way to catch fish than conventional gear. Good luck with your channel, wish it was available when I was younger. Capt. Bill
Thanks for the great comment. I appreciate it. Method 3 is my favorite because of the spinning gear. I fish for fun above all other reasons
I'm in Queensland Australia and I fish for Spanish Mackeral ( King Mackeral to Americans ) I only use spin gear now, a Shimano Sedona 4000 reel and 6 foot Daiawa Aird rod with 30lb braid to 60lb mono leader, it's the most fun way to fish now with plenty of huge fish caught on such light gear
I’m subscribing because you said funner.. I fish Lake Erie but love watching this man. I don’t need no grammar people bothering me, this is my safe space
Haha thanks
You explain so much better than most! Enough information without repeating and getting boring, thanks!
Wow, thanks!
Thanks for this. I already planer fish (method 3) but it was tougher to learn because you’re the first person to actually show anything you were talking about. Amazing how much more helpful a video is when you actually put what you’re talking about...in the video 😉 GREAT JOB!
Thanks a lot! I appreciate the feedback
Question for either of you, how often do you get a fish tangled in the down rigger line? Do you bring it in whenever a fish is hooked up? I’m interested in using method 3 this weekend.
@@georgesmith5042 the only time the planer line has been tangled is while fighting a tuna I got sharked and that shark messed me up. I usually don’t have an issue just always keep in mind you have a line down there. Always leave the boat in gear
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors thanks for the info!
Hey Scott. Great video! I was using the planer bridal method for awhile and it works fine, but eventually switched to the 3rd method (rubber band). Two reasons: 1st, sometimes the bridal swivels would get jammed up in the smaller roller guides on my trolling rods and I would have to "shake" the rod or pull them through by hand sometimes at critical moments. 2nd, I fish alone a lot and so not having to set the rod down and take off the planer, is just easier. I haven't tried the 1st hand lining method yet...maybe next time! Thanks for making it look so easy!
Also...3rd reason, in south FL the weeds get pretty thick in the summer. It's not a problem for the planer, but it pulls even harder on the "already stressed" rod/reel. Tied off to a cleat it's not an issue at all since I use 400lb mono outrigger line (but I do pull it up to clean it off every now and then).
Yes I know all about the south Florida weeds they can be a real pain. Makes trolling very difficult sometimes. I’m glad it’s working for you!
Really good info Scott, and well put across. Been a charter skipper for 30 years, but haven’t used planers until recently, as a replacement for a downrigger. I would encourage the use of a leader wheel that allows for clipping on your lure before feeding it out by hand, as 3 times, I have seen a fish grab a lure fed out that way, before being attached, during a hot bite and it was bye bye lure. Keep up the good work and good luck with your chanel
Thanks for the tip that makes a lot of sense
I'm determined to get my trolling game perfected over here in the Panhandle. Your videos are teaching me so much. Thanks for dropping the knowledge!
Thanks for watching! I hope it helps
Hi mate I have been fishing all my life I have never heard of this type of trolling before it is all new to me I know about down riggers
I must say that your video is very informative for anyone who does boat fishing especially trolling the way you explain this method of trolling and how it can be done 3 different ways using the same jig set up not only do you explain the jig set up you also explain how to deploy the jig in water without tangling it around your motor
You gave a very good informative description of your boat speed as well as reel setting for drag during this time jig deployment I am sure that is something a lot people would not be aware of and will find very informative to know
I know I have learnt something new hear myself and I hope to use this sydney harbour soon thanks for your video great work
I do like the fact that you have notes (even if they are one your cell phone) so you make sure you are giving people correct information. Good video
I actually wasn't reading notes I was looking at my phone to make sure the camera is recording me through the GoPro app
I'm new to saltwater fishing and I've never seen method three before. Very interesting! If you put a sliding rig on the main line and put the rubber band between the planer line and the sliding rig maybe you wouldn't have to worry about excess line between the rod and the planner? If the pressure of the water is strong enough to push the slider down to the planer it seems like it could work. Then you could adjust the distance the bait is from the boat by letting out more line. I don't know but its a thought! Thanks for the new info!!!
I like the idea. Have you tried it yet?
Hi - I'm new to planers - and I just barely understand how Scott's 3rd system works to begin with, but it seems your idea of a sliding ring does add the adjustability component that Scott's rubber band method is missing. I think i need to see this (I'm a visual-based learner). Any chance you can forward an image of your idea? I'm in Eastern time zone (Florida).
Great video, glad I came across it. Nice to see someone on a smaller boat like I fish using tackle I can afford. Very informative! Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate the comment
You made this look easier than snook fishing. And that says a lot. Very well done!
Thanks a lot!
By far the most informative and clear-cut video I've ever seen on planer fishing. I'm a veteran salt water fisherman including inline planer fishing, but have never used a cleated planer. I'm visual and had to see it done. Man you really laid it out perfectly. Thanks so much!
Thanks for the great feedback. The cleated planer is such a great method once you get it down
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors Instead of a swivel you can use a paper clip. Both work great
i recently went on a fishing charter and used planers for the first time, didnt quite understand it , i watched your video and you couldnt have explained it any better... thanks for the info!!
The last method is the reason why I had to subscribe. Excellent thought and really great, simple, methodical approach.
Thank you I appreciate that
Great video Scott. Your ability to teach is second to none.
Thanks a lot. I have more videos coming up
I just bought my first boat ever and started fishing. im still leaning the ropes. I watched your video about planers and tried out method number 1. I hooked a shark lol
I was just showing my buddies what it was and how it was supposed to work and it worked alright. thank you for the video!
I just ordered more planers and making a poor mans setup hopefully trying it out this weekend if weather permits.
Keep at it you’ll become a pro in no time. Hopefully the next strike isn’t a shark lol
Sharks taste great
Just saying
Subscribed! I appreciate you taking the time to show us these techniques, Scott, thank you.
Thanks a lot!
Very informative, I recently purchased a new boat and plan to try your techniques. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video...
Awesome! Good luck out there
Thank you very much.
By far the most educational video on planners I've seen.
Best regards from Peru!
Thanks for the amazing feedback! It’s very cool finding out people are watching from around the world so thanks a lot for the comment!
Great tutorial, learned a lot. I’m an offshore guy who doesn’t get wahoos to often, got to get those baits down ok I’m on it. Thx
Awesome good luck out there!
awesome tutorial on planer fishing! thank you. fished method 1 and 3 in the lower Chesapeake Bay today. worked very well for mackerel.
Awesome glad it worked out
Thanks for taking the time to educate us newbies!! I am new to fishing in Puerto Rico and am looking for clever ways to fill the cooler. We've caught mahi, wahoo, kingfish and tuna so far and are always looking to get better. Hit me up if you are coming to the island, I'll be happy to take you fishing!!
One of the best educational videos I’ve seen on RUclips brother! Thanks for the great tips
I appreciate that!
Great video! I have a small vessel and that last set up with the poor man's down rigger just upped my game 1000% thank you for your skills and knowledge!
Excellent Video again!! I have ne question tho::
So I have 100lb Power Pro 8-strand braid attached to a 200lb bridle for the Planer onto 100ft of 100lb monofilament leader (didn't have 60lb) onto 10ft of 60lb fluorocarbon which attaches to the lure.
The Question is, would it be advisable to attach a snap on swivel at the end of the 100ft of 100lb fluorocarbon leader to connect to the fluorocarbon and lure??
Reason being that it would be easier to switch the lures; you can have your lures rigged onto 10ft of Fluorocarbon, neatly wrapped and stored in a bag. In this way you do not have to cut the mono leader and tie on a new lure everytime you wanna switch the lures.
That would work perfectly fine and I do it a lot for trolling for easy lure changes. I do prefer to use the least amount of terminal tackle as possible close to the lure or bait though. 10 feet should be plenty
Very clear and informative, thanks you! I grew up offshore trolling with my grandpa as a kid but it’s been so long that I am pretty much a beginner again. Nice to have some to the point and easy to understand videos! Seems like a every other “tutorial/tips” videos are just dudes showing off fish lol
Thanks a lot for the great comment. I tried my best to be clear and to the point
Hey Scott, great video, I live in New-Caledonia in the South Pacific and have the planers but did not really know how to use them effectively, but now I know !! I Subscribed also for more informative videos, keep up the great work and thank you for all the goood advices !!
Thanks for the feedback and for subscribing. More videos to come!
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors Great! Iwill be waiting for theses Videos. I like the fact that you explain step by step, makes it simple and easy.
I really appreciated the detail. I learned way more that I anticapated. Thanks
Thank you! I appreciate the comment
Your video was VERY HELPFUL! I've not used planners much but this give me a lot of very helpful information. THANKS!
Great Post..THANKS! I had my first go with two #3 planers yesterday on the northside of St thomas, VI. No bridals. Both got SO FOULED...watched another video and the guy said he never runs 2 planers at the same time for just this reason...Had to learn the hard way!
First time in years there's a ton of seaweed just offshore in 145ft of water. Re rigged no planers... with a blue and white 4oz. sea witch wired up with a ballyhoo...BOOM small 4 lb. Mahi. Next time I'll try your long leader on a hand spool Scott... But my question is this once the fish is on the hook and when the planer hits the rod tip and your start hand lining the leader onto the big spool..you say just let the line drop back in the water till you get your fish in the boat?..Why does the thought of 100ft of 150lb mono in the water anywhere near the prop scare the hell out of me. Thanks again for taking the time to do this video.
Thanks for such a detailed comment I love reading these. As long as the boat is still in gear the line will be perfectly fine. I will say however that if there’s a big crosswind it’s much harder and more risky but I’ve personally never had a problem
Content is KING; thanks for the maximum content!!
Thank you!
Your videos are very informative man. Hope you continue to make them. Maybe one on your preferred bottom fishing setup and techniques. Keep churning out content like this and maybe mix in some footage of catching and this channel will grow. Thanks..subbed.
Thanks a lot I am planning some more videos and I will get better at making them more consistently
Its 1 am looking for planar pointers before going out in a few hours ty for the great demo
No problem thanks for watching
Love this Video it was so informative you really took time to explain everything very thoroughly I had watched a couple other videos and there was pieces missing and with yours and explained everything and I love how you went through all methods which I never had heard of any of these so when I came upon planer fishing I was researching it and then got your video which has been so awesome I will definitely share your video and keep subscribed and looking forward to more videos
Thank you so much!
Excellent video!! I'm a newbie, and I've been watching videos about planers - all of which require hand-lining in the last 50-100ft of leader! I thought a bridle system was the only way to allow for a quick release reel-in leader system, but this SEPARATE cleat-mounted system takes the cigar!!!!!! Thank you! Now if I could just figure out all the knots you used to tie all this stuff together..... (not sure if I need it for your #3 setup (mainline,, mono, wire leader?) , but I did buy a crimping tool and crimps for 100lb mono). I will subscribe if you have all this stuff on your channel.
I use the uni knot and crimps mostly. Thank you for watching!
Great job on the explanation of these tactics. I just purchased two 30 wide conventional reels and they have 40 lb mono on them. I was contemplating adding the 80 lb braid for in line planer fishing but seeing the 3rd example really allows the use of any rod which is a much better option. Should I add the braid to those 30 wides? I fish braid on all of my spinning reels but not sure why everyone is going braid on trolling outfits as an extensive long shock wind on leader needs to go on anyway. I want to stay as versatile as possible on those 30s. Much appreciated and wish you all the best.
Tight lines from The Florida Keys.
Anthony Polizze I would leave your 30 wides as they are and try the cleated planer option first. If you find that you prefer the in line planer methods better then yes you will have to add 80lb braid. Leaving the 40lb mono is the best option if you can do that
*Love St. Croix enjoyable.fishing recommend . Great action. Very enjoyable rod to use. I matched it with a Quantium Catalyst reel and together it works great. *
Helps me out a lot on the “slaughter” style rig off the cleat. I read about that on Reddit but really helps to see it in a video. Thanks a lot for posting. Have you heard of anyone using this method in conjunction with outriggers? Might be cool if you could get 4 lines out by spreading them with the outrigger. Might be too much force from the planar ans also Little technical to pull the planar line over alongside the boat to clip in. But if you could might be a neat spread tactic. I think I’ll try it next time I’m in the boat.
I have used planers while also trolling with outriggers yes but I usually just use method 1 or 2 in that scenario
Great job simplifying these methods. Looking forward to my next outing. Great job. Thank you!!!
Thank you! Good luck out there
Hit the button. Good clear info. Al methods are good in their own way!
Thanks for watching!
Very good info. I love to fish planers. But I've always wanted to get some fish on light gear. Rigging to the clete will allow that. Thank you for the lesson.
Absolutely. It makes the experience more enjoyable despite the extra steps involved. I enjoy fighting fish on light tackle myself
Excellent. That really has taken the confusion out of this planer method. Many thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
I fish freshwater lakes and rivers for musky. How deep would you run the planer and at what speed?
This is all new to me and you have been very informative 👌
To be honest I don’t know much about musky and their depths etc. but as far as speed goes 5-6 mph is a good starting point and adjust from there
Scott thank you for your expertise loved the 3rd cleat method...keep up the great job!
Best Fishing video I've ever seen on YT! You have a new subscriber. More videos like this would be awesome. Tight Lines.
great video , i learned a lot
Awesome, thank you! I have many more videos planned
Thanks
Best explanation I’ve seen on using planers, great video from a new subscriber.
Awesome thanks for subscribing. I’m planning on putting out lots of videos in the future
Great video man! Finally someone that explains how to do this simply! I’m now a subscriber.
Awesome, thank you!
Hey Scott, Great video, Ive experimented with planers on and off for many years - I finally determined I prefer the cleat method, simplicity. Your vid has given more clarity and confidence I was on the right track. I would like to run two heavy planers off each corner - from your experience, is it more of a hassle to do this (tangled mess) or just dont make any tight turns? And if using two planers - same size or each a different size for different water depths to enable turns? And lastly, is it just watching how much line is going out form the rod in order to prevent a bow in the line? (we troll at 6-7 kts, in a cat hull w 10' beam). That will about do it for my questions, lol. Thanks and regards, Murray
You should definitely run different size planers and different distances from the boat. Tight turns should still be avoided and you’ll be fine. You can mark your line 100’ from your bait with a permanent markers, really small bead or use a line counter
Simply an Awesome tutorial! Your work and effort are so worthy!!!! Many Thanks
Very nice video! I'm getting ready to get my troll on..........going to use the remove planer method on one rod way back for cobia tubes and use poor mans down rigger closer for smaller spoons at same time. I subscribed.
Awesome let me know how it goes!
Ok, serious question. have you ever tried running 100' of 50lb mono leader back on your cleet tied off #6 stationary planner and put a Xrap #30 Rapala mag
Diver on it
Then, used a 65# rubber bands method with say a 6" squid feathers and a octopus hoochie or a 9" Iillander and Bonita strips ran back say 75'? Its really utilizing 2 lures on one setup. The down fall is, if the Mag Rapala gets hit, it's usually a larger fish, down 40+ feet that must be hand lined in. BUT, it's effective. I believe the mix in presentation with 2 lures being ran fairly close together creates a wider and irresistible mix of bait. Love to hear your thoughts. Also, I finally got my planner bridal'sl length and correct double swivel dialed in. Now I prefer removing the planner. And just enjoy fighting the fish with zero hardware attached.
I found the double snap swivels. Did you say put the lighter planer closer to the boat if I'm using to different weighted planers simultaneously? Thanks good video.
Lighter planer goes out first and is farther from the boat. This pretty much guarantees no tangles. Good luck
Just subscribed, best video out there on planers. Been fishing all my life but got a boat last year, and is one of the things I've never done. How much leader length is recommended for wahoo?
100' is perfect. Paint your planer black if you're getting unlucky and wahoo are hitting the planer itself. It happens
Hi, great video. I want to try your method 3, and understand everything but the rubber bands. Are they specialty item or from an office supply? More specifics on what they are and where to get them would be helpful for me. Thanks.
Sorry for the late response. They are not a specialty item you can get them from any store you choose to
Excellent video clarified few things for me big thanks from 🏴
Glad it helped and thanks!
Very good video and with maximum information. Perhaps you could give us an idea of how many feet in depth, the various planers will cruise. Thanks!
I wish I could give an accurate answer but there are so many variables to consider
Great video!I love how you explain all methods .
Thanks so much!
Great video. Answered the question I had perfectly. Thank you
Awesome I’m glad it helped
Very informative, I like method 3 you use.
It's now my favorite method as well, thanks man.
Awesome man glad to hear it
Excellent delivery! Thank you. What # planer do you recommend starting with? And, what depth are you fishing? Where do you fish out of? Looking forward to getting out there.
It really depends on the depth you’re in but I use the #4 and #6 more than any other sizes. I fish mostly out of Port Canaveral, Florida
This video is awesome. which method would you use for spanish mackerel? would method #3 be too much work?
For Spanish mackerel method 1 and 2 will probably be your best bet
Can you fish a lipped or lipless crankbait with a planer board? How much line should you let out between the planer board and the lure? Does the more line being let out between the planer board and the lure make the lure dive deeper? Also, does trolling faster make the lure dive deeper as well? Thanks for your excellent demonstration about planer boards, I have wondered for years how it work and I haven't a clue until I saw your video!
Yes you can troll diving plugs off of a planer. It’s a real good method for trolling for grouper and is done a lot. How deep it really goes will depend on several factors but if the lure is designed to dive 30ft it will be 30ft below the planer. I would run 100’ off of the planer board
This was great, thanks. Question - how do you trip the rubber band if you’re just retrieving without a fish bite?
Great video Bro very informative! You do a great job explaining every method!
Thanks a lot!
The planer to the cleat is an amazing technique and use it all the time now. Thank you. Is there an easy way to trigger the planner for retrieval? pulling 100 yrds of line under pressure is a huge pain.
stop the boat?
Yes you need to put the boat in neutral to retrieve or you’re in for a workout. You can try yanking on it then give it complete slack right away and that should trip it. Just don’t let it reset after you trip it
Will the Squal 30 work planer fishing? Would the rod the Squal 50 comes with along a bridle to pass through the guides? Will the guides be ok for using braid? Would you think the Squal two speed reels would work? Thanks for the video and sharing.
The two speed squalls are actually very good. Planer fishing is best using heavy gear. Going too light puts too much stress on the rod and reel
Excellent, well thought out video! Thanks Scott.
When making the bridle itself are you better using crimps or knots to create your loops? It would seem over time that the crimps bearing into your braid would fray it? Also, what is your method for attaching the mainline and leader to the bridle? Thanks!
Hi I will have a video posted up on how I make it by the end of this week. I use crimps and heavy mono line for abrasion resistance
i really liked your video. I am totally new to planer fishing and you really helped with your video. Only question is you were mentioning about various sizes of planer so if you can, can you explain more on the relationship between boat speed / planer size / trolling line lbs / leader line lbs etc. Thanks.
Typically the heavier the planer board the deeper it will swim. Line diameter, boat speed and distance from the boat also have an effect
Great Video. I've never seen the cleated method. Can't wait to try it. I just subscribed. Keep it up.
Thank you!
Very well spoken! Nice video with no wind noise!! Keep it up dude
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching
Dam man awesome video, i really apreciate all the time you took to explain all methods 💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks for the comment and no problem! I enjoyed making the video
Great video!! I like the method 3. Could I setup another rod to fish on the surface of the water or just have to be with the planer?
Thanks! Yes you can run surface baits too I do it all the time. I usually just run 1 surface bait down the middle way back
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors Again thank you for the video was really educational for me!! I'll try it in my next fishing adventure.
@@DavidSanchez-mv9gu awesome glad to hear! Good luck and let me know how it goes
Thanks man! Planers always end up being a mess for me. I tried the cleat method this last weekend out of Port Canaveral and quit after about 5 minutes. Could I not run 50 yards of 200lb and then run my line out further? I'm a bit confused why you would not run your line out past the planer? What am I missing here? I appreciate you!
What you want to do is send your bait back as far as you want before you attach the fishing line to the planer line. So at this point your bait will be on the surface. I send out about 100 feet. Once you send your line out then you will attach the rubber band to your fishing line and hook it up to the planer line. Now you will send the line out an additional amount to get the rubber band to the planer. The bait should be 100 feet or more from your planer for the most amount of strikes. Let me know if this helps. I can make a drawing and email it to you if you want me to just let me know
I was wondering the same, but you answered the question. Thanks!
Great video! Can you use downrigger snaps instead of rubber bands?
I haven’t tried it but I don’t see anything wrong with it. Should work fine
Awesome video! I feel like I've learned everything I need to know from this. Now, how do I keep the fish from tangling me around the downrigger with method 3? Does that ever happen?
Glad it was helpful! I very rarely encounter tangles by keeping the boat in gear and straight
Nice job ladies❤❤❤❤❤ very thorough! True anglers and well done!
just seen this and find this brilliant , going to try method 3 so question ! what would happen if you only let out 50 ft of rod line on the rigger line rather than 100 . would you lose maximum depth ?
You would lose depth and in my experience you will get less strikes overall. 100ft is a pain sometimes but it produces more fish
Thanks Scott, great video. Just getting started at this I will be watching more of your videos for sure!
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you for the video, I tried and it's work for bottom species also
Awesome thanks for letting me know! Yes this works great for trolling shallow water grouper too and other species
Awesome vid! I'm new to the salt and was confused about planers. Method 3 looks to be the deal! What rubber bands do you use? Have you tried / can you use release clips like for a down rigger?? Like the scottie power grips? Great vids man! We fish canaveral a lot. I have a smaller boat (18'cc) but we have a blast out there. Hope to see ya on the water! You rock!
I have not tried the release clips but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I can guarantee that rubber bands do work though. Thanks for the comment and good luck out there. I have caught plenty of fish right off 8A using planers
I remember using a big downrigger ball attached to a cleat and using the paper clip method on my friends boat when I was a kid. Do you ever worry about getting the line tangled with the engine when making turns ? Whats to stop that ?
Nice gradual turns and you’ll never have that happen. There’s plenty of freedom there just make sure you don’t take super sharp turns
I noticed when you use the 3rd method you used a spin cast reel. What setup do you use when using a spinning reel?
Can you or have you tried bending the planer to steer out away from the center to move the line away from the motors?
Thanks again for sharing
I use a spinning real using the third method because I prefer using spinning reels any chance I can. If you’re using a rod to pull the planet itself you must use conventional
Also I have not tried that but it sounds like it could work
Top video mate, just subscribed from Australia! Would your downrigger method work at lower speeds? I really want to get into slow trolling liveys for kingfish and dollies, they hang round the islands where I am so it's relatively shallow and heaps snaggy. With a livey you only want to be just in gear, but I worry that might not provide enough force to keep the planer down?
Loved the video though, very clear explanation
For slow speeds and actual downrigger is the way to go
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors cheers mate, I'll just have to wait till I get my new boat with twin cannon downriggers then 🙂 if you're ever down in Australia and want to chase and me Marlin or big snapper then you're always welcome here in Coffs Harbour!
Great video! Easy to understand without anything unnecessary ill be watching the rest of your videos next!
Scott, how many feet of mono would you recommend attaching to a #2 and #3 planer when using method 3? Great video. Thanks.
100’ is always a good start
I really like that 3rd method!
Thanks brother!
No problem thanks for watching
Great video, best explanation and covered all info
Thomas McNamara thanks for the positive feedback. I hope this video ends up helping a lot of people
Thank you for your video. Just wondering about troll speed! We fish albacore of northern ca and usually run about 7.5 knots. And planer board size relative to average speed. I like the 3rd method.
Thank you
Capt EJ
707 Sportfishing
I like to troll around 5-7knots
So can I do this from the back of my sailboat? Sometimes I out at sea like 150KM off the coast of Mexico and this seems like a good way to catch some food. I am thinking about trying the 3rd method, which planer should I use since they have many numbers?
Yes you can in fact I would definitely try it if I was you. The size of the planer will depend on how deep you’re trying to get your bait down. The bigger and heavier the planer the deeper it will descend
Awesome video! I just started using planers with yo-yo inline. I have the same Penn rod combo set up. My question is do you need roller guide tips for the wind on swivels to pass through without hang ups or damage to the rod? What size wind on swivels are they? Do they ever get caught on the guides? I don’t see that on your set up from what I can tell. Keep up the great videos! I am also going to try that poor man’s downrigger!
Great video. New sub here. Did you ever have the bridal hang up in the guides and snap off when a fish takes line? Do you need a custom rod to allow the bridal to pass through the guides? Do you want use a fluorocarbon leader? Thank you!
I haven’t had one break yet just make sure the guides are good quality and large enough and you should be fine
Great video. Do you have a preferred speed do you like to go for Kings
5-6 mph trolling lures with planers. Adjust speed accordingly
I’m a member of the Freedom Boat Club and I was trying to find a way to use a portable down rigger. You just gave me my answer. Thanks! Can’t wait to try it. Still looking for instructions on how to make it?
Is planer fishing ONLY for offshore or can it be used in any form inshore like around pine island sound and what kind of fish? Thanks for an excellent video.
It can be used for both inshore and offshore but it's typically an offshore method. Anytime you need your baits to be below the surface a planer will get you there
Good vid bro, was waiting for a screamer while you were filming! Ha. Question: What type of lures do you run with the planer? Jets, slants, concave heads, skirts? Ever use a Dredge or Daisy on that set up? I know most lures perform best on top water applications. We also use Nomad divers here on Oahu too with decent success. Make another vid. Subscribed. Aloha!
Thank you! I typically use strip baits and spoons off the planer but sometimes run naked ballyhoo, skirts and smaller divers. Those Nomads are really good I run those for wahoo
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors so you attatch the strip bait to the spoon or drone spoon? what brand and size diver on the planer?
Thanks for this great video! Question on the poor mans dr. When you fish this method and are trolling, do you think it would be ok to put two more lines in the water on the opposite side of the stern without using outriggers? Thx!
Yes I regularly fish 5 lines including the poor mans downrigger. I’ll run 2 down and 3 surface baits just be on your A game and be ready for anything
You do a poor mans down rigger on both sides?
Great question Joshua, I had the same. Curious if there is any distance or weight differences on the 2 down so if you have to turn the two poor men planers won’t tangle?
Great methods... I just would like to share a method it is used in my country ... we use the red color Yo-Zuri board that comes in different sizes for different depths. Once you catch a fish it will flip and comes to the surface. The main line is attached to a bungee rope hooked to the cleat. Once the bungee stretches, we know there is fish hooked.
That’s an interesting idea. I’m going to look into it thanks
@@ScottBonnerOutdoors I cut strips from tire inner tubes about 1"x12" to 16". Tie the planer line on each end of the rubber with several inches of slack drooping between the two ends. When the fish hits the rubber stretches and the slack disappears. I've used technique #1 for ages but interested in #3. Reel folks say don't used over a #3 planer in technique #1 but with technique #3 I can use larger planers.