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  • In The Spread: Planer Fishing with Downriggers

    2020, Planer Fishing With Downriggers

    6:54  ·  RJ Boyle

    Downriggers allow fishing No. 12 or 24 planers that reach suspended fish beyond standard No. 4, 6, or 8 planer depths. These larger sizes create maximum gear tension but deliver baits into deeper water column layers where game fish hold during specific temperature conditions or seasonal patterns that push them below zones smaller planers access effectively on rod setups alone.

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  • In The Spread: Planer Fishing with Sea Witches

    2020, Planer Fishing: Sea Witches and Water Color

    15:55  ·  RJ Boyle

    Sea witches create visual attraction that pulls king mackerel and wahoo to planer rigs, but color selection must match blue or green water conditions for effectiveness. Understanding how water clarity affects visibility and which mylar combinations trigger strikes in specific conditions determines whether rigs produce bites or get ignored despite proper deployment depth and bait presentation.

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  • In The Spread: Rods and Reels for Planer Fishing

    2020, Planer Fishing Rods and Reels

    13:36  ·  RJ Boyle

    Planer fishing creates sustained tackle pressure differing from conventional trolling, demanding medium action rods with tip flexibility and quality guides rather than stiff actions transmitting constant vibration. RJ Boyle's commercial fishing experience reveals durability matters more than high-speed reels, focusing on everyday gear proven to withstand repetitive planer deployment and saltwater exposure without premature component failure.

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