planer set up

[total wreck]

I know that box has shown us how to set up the bridle for the planer but how do you rig the planer itself any help would be very helpful

[hobie2]

http://www.sportfishermen.com/board/...4/planer2.html

try that link. just 400lb mono crimped to either side of the planer.

[total wreck]

Thanks very helpful

[z71offshore]

ok. i just watched his 2 planer videos again for the umteenth time. have a question about his bridle length.

29-31 inches is the bridle length he uses.

does the bridle need to be shorter for a #16 than for a #24?

[z71offshore]

just answered my own question as far as the sizes of the planers go. same length so I guess the bridle could work for both planers.
http://www.oldsaltytackle.com/

No. 16 Deep Diving Downrigger Planer
16 oz. keel
Dives to 200 Feet
1000lbs. Test Trip Ring
Blade: 18 Gauge 4 7/8" x 6 13/16"

No. 24 Deep Diving Downrigger Planer
24 oz. keel
Dives to 225 Feet
1000lbs. Test Trip Ring
Blade: 18 Gauge 4 7/8" x 6 13/16"

[Capt. Terry]

just answered my own question as far as the sizes of the planers go. same length so I guess the bridle could work for both planers.
http://www.oldsaltytackle.com/

No. 16 Deep Diving Downrigger Planer
16 oz. keel
Dives to 200 Feet
1000lbs. Test Trip Ring
Blade: 18 Gauge 4 7/8" x 6 13/16"

No. 24 Deep Diving Downrigger Planer
24 oz. keel
Dives to 225 Feet
1000lbs. Test Trip Ring
Blade: 18 Gauge 4 7/8" x 6 13/16"

THE SAME LENGTH WILL WORK FOR BOTH BUT DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR AND BE PREPARED TO REPLACE THE BRIDLE AFTER EACH DAY OF FISHING.......
THAT IS - THE LOOP ON EACH END OF THE BRIDDLE TAKES A LOT OF SHOCK FROM THE TRIP - AND IT MAY AND WILL GET CHAFFED (SPELLING????)
I REPLACE THEM AFTER EVERY DAY - SOME MAY SAY THAT YOU DO NOT NEED TO - BUT TO ME THAT TAKING TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH OF A GAMBLE - IT TAKES LESS THAN 4 MINUTES TO MAKE A BRIDLE.....

AND I WILL TELL YOU THE TRUTH NOT ONLY AFTER EACH FISH YOU CATCH, BUT EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU RESET IT CHECK THE ENTIRE BRIDLE FOR AND STRESS MARKS OR NICKS OR WHATEVER............
.....AND TRUST ME EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE IT BRAND NEW OR JUST RIGHT,..... OR HOWEVER YOU THINK ITS RIGHT.......BE PREPARED ALWAYS - BECAUSE THE UNEXPLAINABLE MAY HAPPEN - TRUST ME IT HAPPENED TO US ONE DAY, LET ME CORRECT THAT I HAVE SEEN IT HAPPEN IN TWO DIFFERENT SITUATIONS AND THEY WERE BOTH .......TOURNAMENT FISHING OF COURSE.........SO BE PREPARED!!