Planer question???

[walleyeaddict]

Why do they want to bounce so much? I use a heavy baitcasting rod that won't give to the deepest deep diver.It has to affect how the lure is running doesn't it? Is there a special rod or what? Just tryn to learn something new. Bought the walleye boards with tattle tales by church tackle. Any help is appreciated.

[Jim Hudson]

yeah, you do not want too stiff of a rod for pulling boards.. A good medium action 8' to 8'6" with a forgiving tip section is what you should look at.. Lots of good options out there. Personally, I use the Walleye Angler Signature Series rods you find at Bass Pro.

This is for walleye.. Salmon, I use Shimano Talora Board rods, same concept, just a bit more power in the blank for bigger fishes.

[PerchJerker]

Couple more suggestions --- use mono instead of a no-stretch superline, and troll with the waves instead of into them. These will also help give the boards more a surge-pause motion, instead of bouncing wildly and pulling out of the water.