Planer Boards

Saltwater Striper Fishing
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I’m wanting to get me some planer boards and would like to ask the experts what kind is best. So what do you recommend?

2

I like the water bugs, Richard sells them at lake world. If you plan on putting more than 1/4oz wt then you will need something bigger. One of the MSC members makes and sells boards I’ve heard are good.

Wellcraft V-20 sportfish with a 200 Evinrude

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Ask 10 people and will get 6 answers, but waterbuggz are my choice. They are alot easier to get a hold of as well. I have pulled 3" baits as well as 16-18" baits with them. Price has gone up over the last 5 yrs but so has everything.

If you wear the foam out on them, sometimes u can find the waterbuggz boat at a tourny he will give ya free foam to replace.

also put your name and phone number on them. I have started doing this with the words reward if found on them. Giving someone a couple dollars is alot better than buying a new set just to get one board. And yes no matter what board u get one will eventually come off while fighting a fish.

“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
115 Evinrude

4

Murraymaker has good advise, and while I’m far from an expert, I think the WaterBugs, which you can get at Lake World, will do the job nicely on Murray. You’ll probably want to get at least 2 or more pairs.

5

Kevin Morse (an MSC member) makes excellent planer boards in two different sizes, and a lot less expensive than Water Bugz.

Call him at 803-924-3285.

Rick K

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I prefer the “Redneck” boards. They are a little bigger but not very heavy. About 4’ x 11". Very good boards. Don’t have them with me or I would post the number, he etches the number on the boards. I like that they are aluminum. Maybe I just relate to the Redneck brand!

Joby

7

I work with a guy that I believe is Kevin’s in law. I’d like to see some of his

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Watterbugz go on the website and jeff will fix you up I use the small ones but he has larger sizes

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quote:
Originally posted by Upstate Pirate

I work with a guy that I believe is Kevin’s in law. I’d like to see some of his

If you are going to be at the next meeting, I will try to bring one.

10

Thanks Rick, I’m not a member of the MSC or anything. I’m trying to learn all I can about striper fishing. Just started really and haven’t been able to land one yet. Had a nice hook up yesterday but no glory! :frowning: My work schedule takes time from the water, but I try to get out there in the evenings and do a little fishing. Maybe one of these days I will be able to make the trip from Greenwood to the meeting. When do you usually meet?

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MSC meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Flight Deck in Lexington. The meetings start at 7:00 PM. Come early if you want to eat.

Rick K

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I’ll see what I can do.