Planer Board Cable Size?

[russ]

I'm building a couple of DIY planer boards using a plan I found doing a search. (this one) and I'm wondering what I should use for cable, will 1/16 galvanized a/c cable be too thick?

[huntsfurfish]

I wouldnt use cable, I would use this:

https://www.thefishinhole.com/index....LINE/&se=22840

Should work for you.

[russ]

Awesome! Thanks! That's perfect.

[FlYiNGuY]

I've had 130lb break on me a couple times now.. go with 200lb if you can find it. I've yet to break it.

[EZM]

I use lightweight (bright colored) paracord. Works great - strong, highly visible and very light weight to reduce sagging when out a long ways off the boat.