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Hello everyone,

I started using Off-Shore in-line planner boards last year. My rods are pretty flexible and I used to pass the line through the clips twice. However, I am also using braided lines and, when the water is a bit rough, wave action can set the boards free.

Any suggestion to help fix the problem?

Thanx

Have you considered replacing the clips on the board? They came out with a new style of clip which prevents that problem. The clip has a pin in which prevents the line slipping out and also are a heck of alot easier as you dont have to loop the line which is tough when your hands are cold.

Look on this page page part way down http://www.offshoretackle.com/prelease.htm and here is a picture

Hey Lucky4, welcome aboard!

Other than the obvious, try putting the line further back into the clip. Another thing I hear alot is people saying, the pads on their clips wear out, try replacing them!

Thank you guys.

I will try to find those upgraded clips. Actually, I tried to find something similar at Le Baron, in Montreal, however, no one there could tell me what model to buy. Anyway, they did not have in stock the model you showed me Dan (by the way, your BoQ site is terrific).

Do you know a place where they might have such clips in the Ottawa area?

WIG, I've learned something new: I had no idea the pads could be replaced. I have to agree, your experience with large walleyes is way larger than mine. Thanx.

Did you ever try to use the in-line boards for other species than walleye? I am thinking about taking them with me for musky and salmon next season.

Cheers

Lucky4 wrote: Did you ever try to use the in-line boards for other species than walleye? I am thinking about taking them with me for musky and salmon next season.
Cheers

Well I'm thinking I might get to use 'em for Salmon this year! Salmon will be new to me as far as out of my own boat!

Hopefully some of the salmon guys will chime in here as to wether or not they use 'em. Curious myself

I had the chance to fish with a popular guide last spring on lake ontario,he runs copper line rigs with in-line boards,they had great success running spoons off that set-up. You could also run leadcore in place of copper,another popular set being used now because of clearer water. Lots of guys run full cores(10) colors plus lots of backing. Reels fitting that bill would be Okuma 45 0r 55 models with med-heavy rods, this would be a good set for the spring salmon season.roughrider