Inline boards diving.

[VooDoo]

I've been using TX 44 inline boards for pulling 300 copper and 10 color leadcore.  Been having issues with the board diving while reeling in a fish.  I realize you have to release the bail immediately till the board resurfaces but most of the problem is with newbies on the boat.  They want to haul back on the rod, even though I try to warn them ahead of time.  Lost several 300 coppers and meet rigs.  Gets pricey after awhile.  Any one have any suggestions to keep the board from diving?

[jmyers8]

Are you able to release church boards? I've never used them but my offshore mags are set to release and have only had it dive a time or 2 when it didnt release all the way 

[VooDoo]

The release that comes on the TX 44 is a pinch pad type that actually faces towards the board so the line will not release.  I really like the 44s cause they pull hard and don't drag back with the heavier long lines, like some other boards.  I guess I could change releases.

 

 

 

 

 

[jmyers8]

I would look at using a Sam's pro release if it will connect to the front of a church board. The offshore mags have no problem with a 300 copper

[Queechylakepro]

keep rod tip down pointed at board/water until you get within rod length or less of board then lift back up remove.

[VooDoo]

Thanks,  I'll try that before getting replacement releases.

[Great_Laker]

Try turning the pinch pad around so it releases out, not towards the board. Then when a fish hits, it will pull the line out of the pinch pad so it can’t dive. At that point it will only be connected at the back of the board, just like a yellow offshore planer board. If you twirl the line a couple times before you put it in the back pin l, it will keep the board from sliding all the way down the line to the fish once released.

[VooDoo]

I'm using 65lb braid as backing.  Dont know if it will slip out of the original pinch pad if the pad is turned around.  Even if I wrap it a couple times around the release

[Yankee Troller]

You have to keep the rod tip pointed down, and it gets even more important the closer the board gets to the boat. I tell my customers if the Stbd board fires point it low and towards the Port boards. You can sweep sideways to gain line if you need to.