Planer mast/boards

[wood29]

Hello everyone I am wondering if you can run the big church tx-44 off my planer mast that I just installed I only run two lines on each side and I run two riggers.I didnt want to spend alot of money on big boards yet I will if its the best way to go but boards are pricey on most sites any suggestions would be great.

[IUP30]

If you have the mast already you can make your own set of wood boards fairly easily and cheap.  Plenty of plans on the internet, just gotta do a quick search.  I believe cedar is what we used building ours around 10 years ago and they still work fine.

[King Slammin]

Tx44 are inline boards meant to be run on your fishing line. You will want rivieras, big Jon otter boats, or make some customs to use on your mast. It all depends on what you're pulling.

[Paul Czarnecki]

I may have a set that I could sell you.

[wood29]

I may have a set that I could sell you.

ok send me a pic 518-774-1016 very interested

[J.D.]

Make your own..... $20 for materials at the local home center.

[wood29]

Having some trouble with the tow line slacking in the water and flipping my releases around on the tow line.any advice how to fix this.I have my otter boards at the specs that are described in the big jon book.

[J.D.]

Turning with the big boards out has to be a slow, wide turn, or you end up with the problems you describe.  I've used the old "Jolly Releases" for years with no problems, but they seem to have gone out of business. I changed over to the Scotty mini releases and they seem to be no problem if they end up in the water for a bit.

[bout time]

check your knot measurments. i know guys that have Otters and changing your knot distance makes them run better

 

http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishing-hunting/topic/4955-big-jon-otter-boards-knot-placement/?hl=%2Botter+%2Bboats#entry25632

[work2fish]

Same distance with the half keels?

[wood29]

I have them 9 and 14 I should prolly shorten the longer one I heard keep it 5 inches difference is that true?

[TileMan Dan]

9 in front. 11 in back. Mine run great and pull hard not much lag behind either. Also running the additional half keels, and am able to run multiple leads with copper of one board.

[work2fish]

Nice thanks. The instructions for the half keels say to drill holes below the pre drilled they come with. Did you also do this?

[wood29]

Do you drill the holes with only one keel on them I don't have the extra set on them

[BAZOOKAJOE]

You only drill one new hole if you install the extra half keels.

[Rookie Fisherman]

You can also put a little more angle on the single keel. Just make a new hole and slide the rear of the keel over a little bit. This will help it to pull better.