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Old 11-17-2005, 06:06 PM   #1
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Planer rod vs downrigger

Rookie question what are the pros and cons between the two. It seems the downrigger would be easier for reeling and wear and tear on equipment and boat.
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Old 11-18-2005, 06:53 AM   #2
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Just curious, why do You think that? and what # tackle are you refering to?
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i used to ask the same question.......but after having seen a "death from above" planer rod in action, it is by far the best tool for the job.
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Old 11-18-2005, 10:00 AM   #4
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IMO Downriggers are just a pain in the ass, especally in rough seas. If your going for tuna, and the downrigger is wire line your screwed.


Too Much Noise!! Especally for YFT

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Old 11-18-2005, 10:18 AM   #5
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i like the idea of the planner rods..


match them with a 50wlrs , some super heavy braid, like 130 or somethin, and they run through the water fast, smooth, and i guess alot more quiet than wire does.

when i get my boat, ima buy one, try it, if it works, and i like it. ill get another and have a set.

just some things you need to have sets of.


ie planner rods, outrigger rods, flat line rods.. king rods..i mean,,, another excuse for more tackle, right>?
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Old 11-18-2005, 10:50 AM   #6
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i have only used downriggers for light tackle,....... SO if we are using 50's and 80's for this. a rod built like the planner rod MAY work for both.planner and downriggers?
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Old 11-18-2005, 12:34 PM   #7
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I've use downriggers with a high speen z-wing for tuna, worked o.k. Do use the planer rod to fight the fish, or just to drag the planer around?
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i gotta think you wind the fish in with them, or you really wouldnt need a 50wlrs reel,on it..BUT again i never did it..looks like i gotta build a rod a give it a try.ALL i need is that tip.Oh and a ride on a boat
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a 50 does not have the drag capability to handle the strain of the planer.....at least the strain of a #24 old salty. marty insists on the 80 Tiagra.....and even with the drag buttoned down at full, line still creeps off the reel.
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I assume that downriggers are so-so and release to easy in rough seas by the comments. Also I have one downrigger rigged with 400 pd mono instead of wire which should help on the tuna bite. Paul I run 50 wides and have one 70 wide. On the planer rod could you use a avet 50 with the higher drag rating?
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