I have the mast and planer board setup. I think my mast came from Bert's Tackle. The planer boards are Riviera. I use the setup in late summer at Tim's Ford trolling for hybrids. Normally run six rods and two down riggers. Troll jigs at about 20 feet. On the Side planer rods, I use 1/2 oz. jig, let 50 feet of line out, attach a 3 oz. Snap Weight, then let our another 75 feet, then attach to a release and feed it down the line. The idea is go get the jigs at the correct depth. The rods that are furthest from the boat catch the most fish consistently. You have to work out a "rotation" system so that when one trips, you let the next closest line slip down the planer line.
I have not had any trouble with other boaters while using this method. It is very visible. Also, tried it at Woods for crappie.
Hybrids and stripers will wear you out if you are alone. This is a great method if you have a couple of friends with you, otherwise you get real tired. We have hooked up as many as five fish at one time. Also, you can't stop the boat or the lines will hang up.
Will look for some pictures of the setup and post.
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