anyone ever put a live bait on a planer when anchored…using the current. Had this thought today when i was fishing the jettys. The first bait i put down, before i even got it to the bottom, i hooked up a huge spanish (27"). Made me think…what if you could suspend a live one in the current?
Do it report back.
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The Bi Polar Express
Sportsman Masters 227
Float it under a balloon with 6-8oz weight… You can fish whatever depth you want and not have to screw with a planer.
07 Scout Winyah Bay 221 Yamaha F150
Not sure why you would use a planer. Just use a Carolina rig with less weight and a long leader.
It will work if the current is strong enough, but it sure seems like a lot of trouble. As said, there are easier ways to get baits to mid-depths.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
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