Running two coppers

[bout time]

Looking for best way to run two coppers at the same time. I have a 600 and a 450. I normally run one or the other off a board or down the chute. Looking to run both at the same time. Run one of each side on board?

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[Rich D]

Yes, run one on port and the other on starboard. That will lessen the chances of tangles. Good Luck

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[FleetTracker]

I've been putting my big boards out not too far from the boat maybe 75ft max and sending a copper all the way down on each side to widen my spread. Was deadly last weekend. It worked well will be doing that from here on out. I hate Inlines.

[TileMan Dan]

What type of release are you guys using for copper of the big boards?

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[Rich D]

I run the Alberta clippers from Amish outfitters, tighten down the adjustment screw and hold on!!!

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[TOP SECRET]

That's what I do, one off each board on each side. I find I need to be careful when running a dipsey on a 2+ setting on the same side as my 300 copper though. And NEVER turn while letting the copper out. I use rubber bands as my releases.

[TileMan Dan]

Thanks for the info gents. Will definitely look into them as I find the church boards a pain to use

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[Fish Hunter]

We run big boards out about 100 ft, and use the big Scotty releases.

[FleetTracker]

I run the Offshore orange or black releases and bury it (yellow won't hold).  Haven't had any premature releases using them.

[BrokeOff]

X2 on the big Scotty releases

 

but usually just run one down the chute and that catches more than when I run them off boards for some reason

Edited July 25, 2014 by BrokeOff

[TileMan Dan]

Yeah that what I'm leaning to are the scottys

[bloodrun]

Don't be afraid to use inlines.   Here is a picture of our spread with the three outside coppers on Walleye Boards, and two closest coppers on TX-44's.   We have not had to fish super deep this year, but in years past this same spread can be run with 450-600's, however only using TX-44's.

 

http://instagram.com/p/qBrfCFHlWt/?modal=true

[TileMan Dan]

The problem I have with the inlines is sometimes bringing them in they dive. 10 x. worst than a untripped dipsey other than that the inlines work great

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[Finchdude]

Are you guys rigging the tx44 boards so fish don't pull line out of release clip?? That is how I fish smaller boards for walleye. But I never used Inlines for salmon. I just picked up a pair of tx44's. So I'm learning. Thought about rubber banding board to backing. So It can't move down line. I'm gunna use 50# braid backing and a 30' piece of 50# mono to my copper. Guys have told me to put 50# mono section for the release clip. Hope I'm on right track??

[Sk8man]

I run mine on 50 lb Power Pro Spectrum and tighten the release down so it doesn't release and then clear the board on the way in. You do have to be careful though not to slow down too much on the retrieve when the board is near the boat because they have a tendency to dive at that point and are then hard to retrieve but I don't usually run the 44's all that far away from the boat either. If I run chute rigs back  I usually run them as balloon rigs to get them away from my other stuff.

Edited July 26, 2014 by Sk8man

[Finchdude]

Ok sounds good. I be up in the oswego/pulaski area for few days in 2 weeks. Gunna try out my coppers on the tx44's. Thanks guys !!

[bloodrun]

Ok sounds good. I be up in the oswego/pulaski area for few days in 2 weeks. Gunna try out my coppers on the tx44's. Thanks guys !!

 There are some tricks to the TX-44, and inlines in general.   For all inlines, fighting a fish should have the rod pointed horizontally or into the water.   Rod tip down, board nose up.....right up to the point that you lift the board out of the water.   There is no pumping of inlines, just brute force shoulders down reeling.   You actually are using the board for leverage against the fish.

 

Second tip (for the TX-44).   You HAVE to put the pin on the bottom, and clip your line in the bottom slot.   These boards are designed to be either port or starboard.   In either case, you have to use the bottom slot for your line, and the pin must pull down towards the water.   

 

Third tip on the TX-44.   Take the weights out of the board, cut a slot in the foam which will allow you to double stack the weights slightly forward of center.   Drill new holes in the bottom through the stacked pieces of lead, and screw the screws back into these stacked pieces.    Your TX-44 will now pull 30 degrees further up the side of your boat then they previously did, and will pull much more effortlessly, and will be easier to retrieve.

 

If for some reason you have an inline  board dive, stick the rod tip into the water and open the bail on the reel and slowly allow line to peel off the reel while thumbing it.   The board will quickly pop back up to the surface.   Re-engage the bail and start your retrieve again, with your rod tip pointed into the water.

Edited July 27, 2014 by profishient1

[FleetTracker]

There are some tricks to the TX-44, and inlines in general. For all inlines, fighting a fish should have the rod pointed horizontally or into the water. Rod tip down, board nose up.....right up to the point that you lift the board out of the water. There is no pumping of inlines, just brute force shoulders down reeling. You actually are using the board for leverage against the fish.

Second tip (for the TX-44). You HAVE to put the pin on the bottom, and clip your line in the bottom slot. These boards are designed to be either port or starboard. In either case, you have to use the bottom slot for your line, and the pin must pull down towards the water.

Third tip on the TX-44. Take the weights out of the board, cut a slot in the foam which will allow you to double stack the weights slightly forward of center. Drill new holes in the bottom through the stacked pieces of lead, and screw the screws back into these stacked pieces. Your TX-44 will now pull 30 degrees further up the side of your boat then they previously did, and will pull much more effortlessly, and will be easier to retrieve.

If for some reason you have an inline board dive, stick the rod tip into the water and open the bail on the reel and slowly allow line to peel off the reel while thumbing it. The board will quickly pop back up to the surface. Re-engage the bail and start your retrieve again, with your rod tip pointed into the water.

Great tips here for folks learning how to use these Inlines effectively! Still - I'd much prefer a release off the big board tow line and a screaming king on the other end and fighting the fish not a board. Catch ratio has always been so much higher in my experience. That includes walleye, etc.

[Silver Fox]

The problem I have with the inlines is sometimes bringing them in they dive. 10 x. worst than a untripped dipsey other than that the inlines work great

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Yup. Lost a good king last year because it dived. That was the last time I used them. Probably sell them.

[Tim Bromund]

With all inlines, just keep the rod tip low and away from the direction of pull until the board is close enough to lift the rod up high and keep the board out of the water (probably 10-15 feet out from the rod tip).

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[Silver Fox]

With all inlines, just keep the rod tip low and away from the direction of pull until the board is close enough to lift the rod up high and keep the board out of the water (probably 10-15 feet out from the rod tip).

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Sure, been there done that. The king had its own idea.

[Finchdude]

As of right now I don't have big boards. So we will see if I can make the tx 44's work! I appreciate all the pointers guys!! Thank you. I can't wait to see one of those tx44's take a shot from king!! Gotta be pretty cool! Caught a lot of 30" walleye on offshore boards. And they will dunk those, so can't wait to see a king hit lol!

[TileMan Dan]

Finch they are cool when a king hits. They pull them done like it was just a little bobber.. The only problems i have with them is when they dive, will have to try some of the suggestions listed.