If you use leadcore on a planer board, DO NOT put leadcore line in the clip. It will break inside core and eventually will break right off. I prefer using deep divers on braided line and add weight if you like.
Can you use braided line with planer boards?
You just need to be careful you don’t give them too much slack when you reel in and remove the board. Quote: with the type of boards you have and using braid or fire line, you will have wrap the line around the first line clip on your board. Yup, gotta do it.
Can I use bottom bouncers with planer boards?
With heavy bottom bouncers I have found that Church Tackle Walleye Boards perform very well. Some planer boards will simply not pull those heavy weights very far out to the sides of the boat the way Walleye Boards will.
Can you use Dipsy Divers with planer boards?
Combining the Dipsy Diver with the planer board allows the angler to use the best of both – effective color presentation and a variety of depth coverage.
What line do you use to troll for walleye?
monofilament line
For most walleye trolling applications 10 to 14 pound test monofilament line is the ideal choice. Lines of this pound test rating are more than strong enough to handle even big walleye, yet thin enough to enable crankbaits and other popular trolling lures to reach substantial depths.
How fast do you troll bottom bouncers?
A good trolling speed for bottom bouncer fishing ranges from 1.0 MPH to about 1.5 MPH. Speeds this slow are going to require a small gasoline kicker motor or an electric trolling motor.
How far to the side does a Dipsy Diver go?
Dialed on 3 setting, a diver with no ring will crawl out to the side at about the rate of 4 to 1 ,as far as depth goes, from my experience. Hence, a diver out 80 feet will be down in the 20 to 25 foot range depending on the density of the water.
How deep can you fish with lead core line?
The slower the speed, the deeper the lines will run. At normal walleye trolling speeds, you can figure about 6 feet of depth for each color. With segmented lines, let out more mono backing to run deeper. Four colors of segmented line will easily run 30 feet deep or more.
Do I need backing for lead core line?
Before spooling the lead core line onto the reel, most anglers will spool on some kind of backing. I usually spool on some heavy mono for my backing. The heavy mono backing is important and serves many purposes. First, the mono gives you a stretchy backing that you will appreciate as soon as you get snagged up.
Should I use a leader when fishing for walleye?
For walleye per se, you do not need to use a steel leader at all, as they won’t be able to bite through your mainline. However, if the water you are fishing in contains pike or muskies, you can use a 10-15lb fluorocarbon leader instead of steel, in order to prevent bite-offs.
Can walleye see braided line?
Braided line is visible to walleye and is best used for moving baits especially with a fluorocarbon leader. You would never want to fish braid on finesse baits like jigging minnows. Crankbaits and trolling are ideal applications for braid.
How far behind the boat should a bottom bouncer be?
The basic rule: one ounce of weight for every 10 feet of depth. A 2-ounce bottom-bouncer is pretty versatile, but a 3-ouncer may be necessary to get your spinner down to the bottom when fishing around 30-feet deep. You want to keep your line at about a 45-degree angle for the best action and feel of your presentation.
Are walleye always on the bottom?
Assuming that Walleyes will always be close to bottom is a mistake. If bait fish are suspended 10 feet off the bottom, that is where feeding Walleyes will be located. The best way to look for Walleyes is using sonar. Most serious ice anglers prefer flasher- type sonar, because it shows the current depth of fish.
Do walleye like warm or cold water?
Best Water Temperature for Walleye
Many walleye are caught through the ice in ponds and lakes during winter months when the water temperature is much colder, but the best open water temperature begins at 65° and extends to 75°. Walleye do not like warm water as bass and perch will tolerate.
Can you cast a bottom bouncer from shore?
Yes, you can fish bottom bouncers from shore, by casting them out and retrieving them with a spinning rod setup. Just keep in mind that you need to use a shorter leader when you do this (less than 3 feet long), as long leaders are harder to cast, and tend to get tangled with your main line during the casting process.
How long should a leader be for a Dipsy Diver?
I use 6′ to 8′ leader lengths and a 12″ clear plastic snubber on a dipsy rig. Use a slide driver with a ring if you’re worried about keeping a stealthy approach when fishing with a diver. Keep your distance between the leader swivel and the slide diver anywhere from 30′ to 75′.
Can you use a flasher with a Dipsy Diver?
You can absolutely run flashers on dipsys.
What are planer boards for fishing?
Planer boards and in-line planers are ingenious devises that help anglers cover more water and get lures away from the boat and in front of fish that aren’t spooked. Full-sized planer boards are ideally suited to big, wide-open waters where you have plenty of room to maneuver.
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