How to Use a Planer Board - Trolling with Planer Boards

Today I'd like to share how to use a planer board, and gives tips while using a planer board to troll for walleye.
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[@ellenhal1537]

Wow just seeing this out of the box kzbin.infoUgkxQr1yd4Zc6qJF-scTB6Zb9dQbVpviuRxB recommend I have yet to fish with this set up, but based on the first hands on appeal, I can tell this is going to change the way i pack and carry to a whole new level. If you fish like i do, you know the smaller and less stuff the better. I’ve added a photo of just some of my gear so you can see how serious i am about fishing.

[@russell7140]

That was a really good intro to using planner boards

[@morrowtel]

Excellent introduction into using in line planer boards. I've fished on friends boats with planer boards but I didn't want to invest in set-ups like they have. This seems like an affordable solution when my wife and I are out by ourselves. Thank you.

[@hhhhh-bz5ue]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@psulionbacker2529]

Nice video. I've done some charter fishing trips on Lake Erie, but am looking to learn more about the techniques and tactics.

[@TheColdcut74]

Another great video thundermist fishing..:)

[@cullenbigd]

Another great video! I think you've become my favorite youtube fishing guru. Thanks for sharing your wealth of information.

[@thundermistlures]

So glad you enjoyed this episode cullenbigd and thanks for such great feedback :)

[@ChevCheliosFU]

Great explanation! Thanks you very much.

[@TheJoejoe7716]

Nice video. Here in Texas, I catch fish trolling just behind the prop wash. Different species though.

[@eauclairedan]

Thanks, super helpful video!

[@geebee3d]

Amish outfitters makes a release kit for the Jet Divers. When a fish hits, the line pops out of a clip that is bolted to the diver. The diver is no longer able to dive, and you have a direct connection to the fish. I’ve been using them for the past 10 years, and love them.

[@johnlarocco2661]

Very informative.

[@chriscessna2659]

Great video!

[@remustrading]

tx for the lesson

[@jjsjourney3477]

Thanks man, great video

[@thundermistlures]

So gald you enjoyoed this epsidoe and thanks for writing in :)

[@manchugaming9305]

On Lake Michigan with my uncle caught some nice eaters biggest one we caught was a 23 inch walleye. We r going out tomorrow and Sunday with plant boards again

[@hexixapples1232]

Hi ivo I am soon going to main and was wondering if you had any lures to use in the surf.thanks😊.

[@tcap7917]

nicely done

[@professor.raptor5666]

Nice walleye, and video needa give planer boards a try i guess

[@thundermistlures]

So gals you enjoyed this planer board episdoe and if you give it a try sometime, let us know how you make out :)

[@MikeAyye]

Great video Ivo

[@thundermistlures]

Thanks for writing in and glad you enjoyed this planer board walleye episdoe :)

[@Cwynn83]

Great video!!!!... Question about the type(#) line you use on when down rigging and using planers? You had a leader on the diver correct?

[@thundermistlures]

yes - I like to use a fluorocarbon leader from the Diver to my lure...you can use mono as well, but I prefer fluoro :)

[@SouthwestAngling]

Great video and awesome fish! Just out of curiosity, what is the biggest walleye you have ever caught, Ivo?

[@thundermistlures]

14 lb walleye :)

[@johndanielsuk8561]

Hi Ivo I really enjoy all your Erie walleye trolling videos. Would love to try it sometime this summer. Just wondering how far out I would need to go in the summer time. Would go out of abino or port colbourne. I have a 16ft aluminum boat and am a bit nervous of Erie. I do fish salmon and trout all summer on Lake Ontario. Where would I purchase your viper spoons? Any info would be great. Thanks in advance

[@thundermistlures]

Hi John - glad you are enjoying our videos :) If you go out of Point Abino for walleye, you do not need to go out far in May , June, July nor August. Just go out till you hit 40 feet as the walleye will be between 40 and 60 feet. You can also troll the Windmill point area, and again, not far from shore (a mile to 2 miles is plenty). Erie can get very bad very quickly and wind from the south or south/west is the worse....15 KM would be very rough, so suggest 10km or less. Wind from the North is not bad at all, as it is offshore, and much safer, even at 15 km. I like to check the wind at windfinder.com - it is pretty accurate and good to check the day before as well as the day of, before you go out. As for the Viper Spoons, it is best to buy them online. Thye are calling for another great year on Erie this year for Walleye, so you should do very good :)

[@mikey6071]

I wonder if a planner board would work well in fresh water? Good explanation of the planer board and new subscriber !!

[@thundermistlures]

planner boards work great in fresh water :)

[@michaelbartnicki9464]

the video was in fresh water its just a huge lake that looks like the ocean lol.

[@WhiskerWhippers]

Another great video! Your T-Turn, I have some, but I have a question about the "lb" rating. Is that pressure before it will break, like line does? Or is it about the size of a fish that it could withstand?

[@thundermistlures]

....it's the breaking pressure :)

[@robertriccobono9209]

Hi Ivo, love the videos. One question. I noticed you have a lot of slack in your downrigger rods. I've always thought you were supposed to reel down so there is very little slack in the line and there is a tight bow in the rod. Thanks.

[@thundermistlures]

the tight bow in the rod is just to show the release better and to ensure there is not a lot of slack line out, but you can get the same results, without having to go so tight :)

[@hexixapples1232]

Any tips on surf fishing what kind of lures

[@daveengstrom9250]

Something 'FISHY" about this video...... Love it.

[@FishingChanneltv]

cool info, liked

[@thundermistlures]

So glad you liked this planer board episdoe and thanks for taking time to write to us :)

[@jerzcnate]

Another awesome video Antonio is mad I'm sure is he on punishment lol

[@thundermistlures]

Glad you enjoyed this walleye planer board episdoe and Antonio was suppose to come that day but something came up...we'll get him out next time :)

[@Straderthanyou]

Great Video Ivo, would you recommend using Viper spoons for fishing for trout and salmon on the shore?

[@minemasterteam1149]

How do you fish for salmon or trout from shore? I have actually never seen anyone catch any from shore.

[@Straderthanyou]

I've caught them using roe eggs in the river and off piers. You can also use spoons.

[@brakie44820]

I have caught salmon and trout from shore. I used roe eggs and fish break walls and where creeks and rivers dumps into the Lake. I've caught salmon in the Huron River around Huron, Ohio in early fall.I prefer two hours before and after sunup-roughly between 4-8 AM.. I've also caught Walleyes in the same areas during that time on Canadian Nightcrawlers while fishing for catfish and sheepies..

[@thundermistlures]

HI Mathew - the Viper Spoons will certainly work form shore, however, they are best used in a boat as they are very light - for casting for shore, the Python Darters would be ideal as they are deigned for casting where as the Viper Spoons are best suited for drifting and trolling :)

[@Straderthanyou]

Great! Thanks! Keep up the great videos :)

[@XGamer1000]

HI my name i hashir and i love your fishing channel and vids but m to young to go by my self fishing and my dad does not know so much about fishing, so do you know any great spots to catch goo fish that yo can eat in Toronto, also i do not know a lot about lure fishing so could i do bobber fishing here and what depth do you recommend, and what bait should i use and i boat less angler like Antonio so is it good for shore fishing, thx again for helping me that river u told me a long time ago war really good but to hard for me

[@thundermistlures]

Great to hear from you Hashir and so glad you are enjoying fishing at a young age. You can try the area around the Toronto Islands and you can certainty use a bobber -perhaps 2 - 3 feet down - good luck :)

[@Gyaradosite]

Hey Ivo I'm from Sandusky Ohio which is a small city on the coast of Lake Erie and I wanted to ask you if you've been experiencing a lot of slow days of fishing in Lake Erie lately? It's been hot very consistently and I feel fishing has really slowed this summer due to the high temps and no rain

[@thundermistlures]

Great to hear from you in Sandusky Ohio - we have been lucky as the fishing on the eastern basin of Lake Erie has been good thus far - hopefully things will change where you are and the bite will turn on - when it does, you will want to be sure you are out there :)

[@dirtydan1764]

Hey, do you have any tips for fishing lake trout in the summer without down riggers?

[@thundermistlures]

Absolutely :) A great method is to use jigging spoons and jig them within a foot of the bottom and to fish deep in the summer - they work great (PS> such as the 2 3/4 oz Stingnose Jigging Spoon...you can use lighter but if you are fishing deep, you will want the heavier model. Here is a short video showing this method :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPdlax8otKEaqM

[@stevereckary3159]

You aren't by urself, someone is running the camera. Lmao

[@chrisjames8290]

Very nice video... and nice fish. But what size viper spoons are you using ? Can you pull an Amazon link in the comment for me? Thank you

[@thundermistlures]

the SP1 and SP2 size Viper Spoons are ideal for walleye :) www.amazon.com/Viper-Spoon-Beaded-Model-Silver/dp/B00MNIOUSA/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=viper+spoon&qid=1584148086&sr=8-2

[@nickparimuha81]

What size boat is that ? Iv been holding out on getting a boat because I didn't want to have to buy a giant boat for Erie .... looks like your getting it done 🍻

[@thundermistlures]

19 1/2 feet :)

[@sjlchgo]

Where did you get the setup you have for the down riggers?

[@thundermistlures]

...I made them myself :)

[@jc3944]

what state is this in? im moving to viginia beach, and want to start learning the fisheries there.

[@thundermistlures]

If you look at the background in the opening clip, you will see the tall buildings of Buffalo NY :)

[@roomierlight9244]

What do you think is the best rod/length/action is the best for being Versatile for bass, pike and Muskie

[@thundermistlures]

I would chose a one piece, med/heavy action graphite rod :)

[@roomierlight9244]

+Thundermist Lures is a mojo bass 7 foot 9 heavy overkill?

[@thundermistlures]

definitely not overkill.....i would prefer 7 foot though :)

[@roomierlight9244]

+Thundermist Lures I have a 7 foot 9 heavy for bass and pike already and have the option to sell it do you think I should sell it and get a 7 foot rod or is it not worth it and I should just keep it.

[@thundermistlures]

Suggest just keeping it :)

[@outdoorsman9384]

Hay Evo can i use weight of those planer boards and how much ounce can i get away with so I don't sink it

[@thundermistlures]

you can use a weight if you want - the planer boards usually come with a lead balance on the underside, so you will need to adjust it one way or another in order to get the planer board to run true - not sure how much weight you can use max, but you can experiment :)

[@davidthompson2226]

thanks Evo, never used a planer board before.

[@thundermistlures]

yes I have David...here is one of our planer board episodes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ_JdouBq76HjqM and here is another one:) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XYqGVtmrGkjsk

[@davidthompson2226]

What I ment to say was, I have never used a planer before and this vid was informative and I plane to watch the others you posted ty

[@DarthVader1033]

Very nice tip Ivo,I have never used a planer board before as I do not fish in any real deep water,deepest I have been fishing right now is only 10 to 15 foot as I have been fishing mainly perch right now. I caught 4 Walleye in the last couple days granted there was no size to them only about 15 inches long is the biggest one I have caught so far and I caught one today that was only about 8 inches.. If I was to travel south of where I live about 25 miles south the water level will be a lot deeper,between 50 to 100 foot I might take the time to go do some Walleye fishing.. By the way the Walleye I did catch where my very first ones I ever caught.. Ivo I would like to know if you can help me identify a fish I caught last week on Lake Champlain in 12 feet of water,I am not sure how I can post a picture of it but I have had some guys tell me it is Sheephead(fresh water Drum fish) and some others tell me it was a Carp..it weighed 17lbs and I was only using 8lb test line, it took me almost 15 minutes to see what I had and another 10 to get it into the net to land it,it was quite the fight on light line.. If you kn ow how I can post you a picture let me know so I can see what you say it is,myself I think it is a sheephead but I am not sure as this is the first time I ever caught a fish like this,the color of it looks just like gold..

[@thundermistlures]

If it is a sheepshead, it will be silver in color where are carp are golden/brown - if you share a photo on Facebook, I'd be happy to identify it for you :)

[@DarthVader1033]

I go post it on your facebook in a minute for you to check out,Thank You..

[@DarthVader1033]

Picture posted for you Ivo..

[@thundermistlures]

That was a huge sheepshead - good job :)

[@geraldtompkins2239]

what make is your downrigger..... how did you secure it to your boat

[@thundermistlures]

it's a Walker down rigger and it was secured to a wood board, which was secured to my stainless steel rail....my current boat does not have this stainless steel rail, so I have not mounted them on my new boat yet :)

[@scottporter7319]

@@thundermistlures I have a similar issue and do not have a rail on my boat. But, I will have a partial rail on the back soon. I like how you did that.

[@jmartinez0019BTZ]

What’s the planner board brand? Thanks

[@thundermistlures]

it's called the Walleye board and made by Church Tackle co. :)

[@Darbobski]

That "eater size" would be a trophy here on Lake Winnebago. The hogs are just getting to be too few and far between.

[@michaelbartnicki9464]

Lake Erie is a walleye factory right now.

[@Darbobski]

@@michaelbartnicki9464 do you mean right now or just that its a great fishery in general?

[@michaelbartnicki9464]

@@Darbobski well both it is a great fishery in general but the last couple years have been off the charts with no end to good fishing in sight.

[@703am]

I've heard of people using planer boards from shore, might work ok along a river bank but could it be possible to use a planer board from shore on a lake ?

[@thundermistlures]

I have never used them form shore and do not think you could use them from shore in a lake :)

[@PathToEntrepreneurship]

You can tie a balloon to float your bait far into a lake or ocean....people do it for shark fishing and it should work for lakes too.

[@jacwhite9311]

I live on lake Eire right by the fermi stacks

[@thundermistlures]

Great place to be - plenty of great fishing on Lake Erie :)

[@trippytoxin]

Just out of curiosity how much of your fishing trips do you actually film?

[@thundermistlures]

It depends on the availability of our cameraman so it varies, but typically one per week :)

[@paulmarado]

It’s a boat time you caught a fish

[@faithandfury4003]

The only trolling tactic I didn't understand until now.

[@thundermistlures]

So glad you enjoyed this planer board episdoe and hope you are able to give it a try sometime :)

[@joshtenney8979]

Come catch walleye with me in Idaho!!!

[@thundermistlures]

Thanks for the invite Josh.....you never know what the future brings :)

[@gm1937]

By the time you get the planning board setup a boat has crossed your line and now is entangled in its prop

[@jordanbeyer7607]

Don't boat so close then

[@derekyates43]

Why did you let 100 to 150 out first that not how deep because you said only 50 ft deep to the bottom

[@thundermistlures]

mainly for 2 reasons - you need to let out more line in order to allow the lure to dive down to its desired depth and also, you want the lure to be far behind the boat so that the fish are not spooked and you have a much better chance to get a hit :)

[@NX8T-JIM]

you dont pump the rod with walleye.....

[@steveg2509]

James Blazina seems to be doing alright there mr. expert

[@irvinbowles5132]

planer board release sucks

[@seananderson1578]

Should just take the planer board off. Lost tons of fish when the planer board hits the fish and why would you want to fight the planer board the jet diver and the fish??????? Just sayin

[@SouthwestAngling]

Great video and awesome fish! Just out of curiosity, what is the biggest walleye you have ever caught, Ivo?

[@thundermistlures]

My biggest was 14 lbs....walleye do get much bigger though :)

[@manchugaming9305]

On Lake Michigan with my uncle caught some nice eaters biggest one we caught was a 23 inch walleye. We r going out tomorrow and Sunday with plant boards again

[@thundermistlures]

Sounds great....good luck out there and be sure to send my best to your uncle as well :) That's a nice eating walleye at 23 inches