Rail mounted Planer Reels

[beazle]

Was looking to maybe buy a couple of these. Would anyone care to share their thoughts as too if they are any good and which make would be the better buy? Tks in advance.

[Tim Bromund]

They're a little pricy, but Cisco's are the bomb. All CNC machined Aircraft Aluminum, no plastic on them at all. They come in both manual and electric. I started with the manuals and bought the motors later and converted them.

http://www.ciscofishingsystemsltd.com/

Tim

[bout time]

i have the big jons and have no complaints. they are a solid reel and do everything i need them to.

[Chinook1981]

I just bought a pair through Ebay that I am very happy with for the price. They are from a guy in PA who makes them himself. I paid $100 for a pair and they came spooled with 200# tow line and a 400# clip. His Ebay username is dealsonreels2010. I can send you a pic if you PM me.

[ReelPower]

Had the big jon manual reels off the hardtop post and grab rail. Busted a spool quick, big jon replaced it. Got some boards that really pull, manual reels just couldn't do it without dropping into neutral and cranking like a mad dog.

Went to Cisco electrics, 500 braid, amish azak boards. Love it all, keep the boat at minimum trolling speed and zip those boards in or out.

[Chinook1981]

How do you keep the boards from trying to pass the boat when you reel them in? That is quite annoying?