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Originally Posted by wildwoods
Ok someone please clear something up. I would like to start using planers this year in our shallow alberta lakes. Seems like a solid idea. Do you have a separate line running to the planer and a release? It looks like that big ole planer(in the videos I've watched) is attached to The main line therefore having to reel it in with the fish. Is this true?
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Depends on the type of board you are using and what you want to pull behind it.
Inline planners attach directly to your fishing line and are easy to use. They do a reasonably good job on calm waters trolling a lure that doesn't drag to hard (like a deep running large crank). No other lines needed.
Here's an example .....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkqEisYjAeg
The big side planners require the boards to be tied off to the boat - they obviously pull allot harder, can be used in heavier choppy waters and have virtually no limitations on what you troll behind them. They also allow you to run multiple fishing lines off one planner set up. They also require the use of a hanger/ring and a release.
Here's what this set up looks like and how it works ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m40YavTnpw