Planer rod vs downrigger

Streamweaver · 11-17-2005, 06:06 PM

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.

paul708 · 11-18-2005, 06:53 AM

Just curious, why do You think that? and what # tackle are you refering to?

JMS-ILM · 11-18-2005, 09:53 AM

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.

Capt-D · 11-18-2005, 10:00 AM

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

-D

Jesse Lockowitz · 11-18-2005, 10:18 AM

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>?

paul708 · 11-18-2005, 10:50 AM

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?

MakoMike · 11-18-2005, 12:34 PM

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?

paul708 · 11-18-2005, 02:17 PM

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

JMS-ILM · 11-18-2005, 02:25 PM

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.

Streamweaver · 11-18-2005, 05:16 PM

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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11-18-2005, 09:53 AM	#3
JMS-ILM I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,944 Home Port: Masonboro Inlet	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.

11-18-2005, 10:00 AM	#4
Capt-D You have your ideology and I have mine! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Severna Park, MD/OCMD Posts: 3,160 Best Catch: Mrs. Capt-D, Liam and Avery!	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 -D

11-18-2005, 10:18 AM	#5
Jesse Lockowitz I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 5 min from MHC, NC Posts: 2,787 Occupation: Bluewater Realty	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>?

11-18-2005, 12:34 PM	#7
MakoMike Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Exeter, RI Posts: 682	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?

11-18-2005, 02:25 PM	#9
JMS-ILM I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 1,944 Home Port: Masonboro Inlet	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.

11-18-2005, 05:16 PM	#10
Streamweaver Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 474	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?