Great technique, but it seems like it would be easy to lose a planer. Ever happen to you? I took my grandson out yesterday trolling for Spanish. Your technique helps keep the sport and fun in it, especially for an 8 year old. Thanks!
First, great education on how this is rigged. Second question: Why do you need to use Dacron? If it is there to keep the swivels inline, why not use the same braid as your main line? Am I missing something that the 2 feet of Dacron does that heavy Braid or Mono wouldn't?
Really Nice Video. However I have some concerns about the bridle. It is constructed using two barrel swivels. After you retrieve the line up to the bridle and remove the planar, while reeling the bridle and leader in, those metal swivels under heavy tension from the hooked up fish will ultimately damage the guides of the rod (whether the guides are ceramic or metal). Eventually, those damages can cause abrasion on the line whether its braid, mono or fluorcarbon. Have you experienceD this with the guides on your rod? Should you have a dedicated rod and reel for this rig set up?
Those swivels are designed for that type of application. You should be using a roller tip on your rod (I recommend Winthrop) and you will not have any issues with damaged guides. Most guys do prefer a dedicated rod/reel setup for planer fishing.
thanks for the great video. I've discovered my rods don't have eyes that allow the swivel to pass through easily. What size and rod would you recommend? Does it require at least a roller for the top? I don't want to risk losing everything because the bridle hangs up or ruins the guides. Fishing the great lakes we use specialized rods for dipsey divers with wire. Are there specialized rods for this or is it not necessary?
Rod size really depends on what size planers you are fishing and species you are targeting. In general a 50 pound class rod is the norm. A Winthrop roller tip is the best way to go. The roller sits flush inside the tip preventing the line from jumping off the side.
Nice info on the bridal you made. What number and where do you get those barrel swivels? I can't seem to find one small enough to fit threw my guides. I've bought two already that I can't use. For that purpose anyway. I'll use them on something else. I subscribed to your channel and checking it out. Tight lines.
Not familiar with any of the shops up that way but I would look for a quality shop that specializes in offshore or you can order them online from RJ Boyle or Reel Deal Bait and Tackle. They both carry premade wind-on kits ready to go out of the packaging
We have a west marine . But they don't seem to carry the bridal.. if you have a link or a number to a shop it would be greatly appreciated.. very cool rigging sir..
Get a hand scale and you can tie a loop in your line and loop it over the hook at the bottom of the scale. Set your drag to strike and pull the line maybe 10 or 15 feet and see what your scale measures and that will tell you how much drag you have set at strike
Looks like the Bimini is split, common to what I’ve seen via this method but no one has mentioned nor explained - why bother with a loop/double line connection if you cut it and use two tag ends? Why not just tie the mainline braid to the swivel?
Even if the end of a double line is cut when it is tied to a swivel, if the knot is properly tied you still have the benefit of a double line connection to the swivel which is still much stronger than a single line connection. The key when tying the knot is to make sure you pull from the single line above the bimini twist on your double line so that both lines pull evenly when you sinch the knot down. Otherwise you can end up with one line that is longer than the other which essentially turns your double line connection into a single line connection because one line is doing all the work when there is pressure from a fish and the other line is slack.
Thanks Jamie. Great explanation. I tried this technique this weekend with another friend.
Thanks! Hope it worked for you
I think its the best planer fishing method
Agreed
brilliant rig
absolutely brilliant
Thank you
Nice tutorial. Thanks for the share
Great video! Thanks
Good Vid, and cool technique as well !
Great video
Thanks Sammy!
Great technique, but it seems like it would be easy to lose a planer. Ever happen to you? I took my grandson out yesterday trolling for Spanish. Your technique helps keep the sport and fun in it, especially for an 8 year old. Thanks!
Haven’t lost one yet!
Nice 👍
Hey Capt! Great video. What size double snaps? 121 good?
Not sure what 121 is lol. But a standard marlin cigar snap will work.
First, great education on how this is rigged. Second question: Why do you need to use Dacron? If it is there to keep the swivels inline, why not use the same braid as your main line? Am I missing something that the 2 feet of Dacron does that heavy Braid or Mono wouldn't?
Thanks! The Dacron is the most durable of all three options. Heavy braid or mono would work as well but Dacron will likely hold up better over time
Really Nice Video. However I have some concerns about the bridle. It is constructed using two barrel swivels. After you retrieve the line up to the bridle and remove the planar, while reeling the bridle and leader in, those metal swivels under heavy tension from the hooked up fish will ultimately damage the guides of the rod (whether the guides are ceramic or metal). Eventually, those damages can cause abrasion on the line whether its braid, mono or fluorcarbon. Have you experienceD this with the guides on your rod? Should you have a dedicated rod and reel for this rig set up?
Those swivels are designed for that type of application. You should be using a roller tip on your rod (I recommend Winthrop) and you will not have any issues with damaged guides. Most guys do prefer a dedicated rod/reel setup for planer fishing.
thanks for the great video. I've discovered my rods don't have eyes that allow the swivel to pass through easily. What size and rod would you recommend? Does it require at least a roller for the top? I don't want to risk losing everything because the bridle hangs up or ruins the guides. Fishing the great lakes we use specialized rods for dipsey divers with wire. Are there specialized rods for this or is it not necessary?
Rod size really depends on what size planers you are fishing and species you are targeting. In general a 50 pound class rod is the norm. A Winthrop roller tip is the best way to go. The roller sits flush inside the tip preventing the line from jumping off the side.
Just learn the FG knot and lose those guide destroying swivels.
Nice info on the bridal you made.
What number and where do you get those barrel swivels?
I can't seem to find one small enough to fit threw my guides.
I've bought two already that I can't use. For that purpose anyway.
I'll use them on something else.
I subscribed to your channel and checking it out.
Tight lines.
Those are 130 pound wind on swivels. Most tackle shops will carry them. What area are you in?
@@fishbluewater I live in Orlando but fish out of cape canaveral
Not familiar with any of the shops up that way but I would look for a quality shop that specializes in offshore or you can order them online from RJ Boyle or Reel Deal Bait and Tackle. They both carry premade wind-on kits ready to go out of the packaging
@@fishbluewater spro makes super strong and streamline barrels. That's what I used
We have a west marine . But they don't seem to carry the bridal.. if you have a link or a number to a shop it would be greatly appreciated.. very cool rigging sir..
Reel Deal Tackle in Pompano and RJ Boyle in Lighthouse Point will have them
reeldealbaitandtackle.com/
www.rjboylestudio.com/
Great video what knot do you use on the Dacron thank you
Doesn’t need to be anything fancy with the Dacron. A standard fisherman’s knot will get the job done
I am having a hard time finding those cigar swivels. What size and brand? Then I can search the internet unless you know of a source for them?
reeldealbaitandtackle.com/ and www.rjboylestudio.com/ both carry them. Just contact either store and they can help you
“Standard fisherman’s knot”
Clinch knot
How do you know how to set your drag on the rod
Get a hand scale and you can tie a loop in your line and loop it over the hook at the bottom of the scale. Set your drag to strike and pull the line maybe 10 or 15 feet and see what your scale measures and that will tell you how much drag you have set at strike
Looks like the Bimini is split, common to what I’ve seen via this method but no one has mentioned nor explained - why bother with a loop/double line connection if you cut it and use two tag ends? Why not just tie the mainline braid to the swivel?
Even if the end of a double line is cut when it is tied to a swivel, if the knot is properly tied you still have the benefit of a double line connection to the swivel which is still much stronger than a single line connection. The key when tying the knot is to make sure you pull from the single line above the bimini twist on your double line so that both lines pull evenly when you sinch the knot down. Otherwise you can end up with one line that is longer than the other which essentially turns your double line connection into a single line connection because one line is doing all the work when there is pressure from a fish and the other line is slack.
What size are the barrel swivel or what pound test.
They are a #4 SPRO swivel. 250lb strength
Are there links to all these parts?
www.rjboylestudio.com/wind-on-planer-sea-witch-kits-blue.html
way less obtrusive than one with huge brass snaps or carabiners
Cool explanation. Is that a 1:30 intro? Yikes.
I loved it. thanks so much