Planners and snap weights- How far?

[hookedupf7]

When running snap weights on big boards and a mass, how far do you run the weights from the lure? Out fishing with a buddy the other day and noticed he was running 40 feet from the lure. It seemed like the lure was running way above the snap weight when realing them in.

[vogel451]

I haven't gotten my big boards in the water yet, but I do use inline boards.  I use the Offshore trolling weights.  I've used the 50/50 method with great success.  50' between lure and weight, then another 50' to the board(according to the directions on the box).  This system was deadly for me this spring on the fingerlakes. 

[hookedupf7]

Ok I guess he is rite then. It seemed like the lure was awfully high above the snap weight. I know there is different weight size, but how far down are you getting with that setup roughly?