Planer fishing is one of the best methods for filling the coolers full of fish on your boat. There's a reason commercial fisherman and fishing charter captains consistently use planers as a way to get their clients on fish. These are the three methods explained the best I could explain them. Planer fishing is often associated with catching King Mackerel and Wahoo. While this is very true and a very effective way to catch these fish you will bycatch everything in the sea trolling with planers. I have personally caught mahi mahi, blackfin tuna, cobia and even grouper trolling with planers.
First method: In line planer attached to main line with hand lining required
Second method: In line planer with quick release system to remove planer and continue fighting the fish with the rod and reel
Third method: Poor Mans Downrigger. Planer runs off a boat cleat and you fish a separate rod and reel secured to the planer line with a snap swivel and a rubber band
I know from experience that you will catch more fish and add a very productive backup fishing plan to your arsenal if you ever need to use it. I mention in the video that I never leave the house without my planers and that's the truth. PLANER FISHING WORKS!!!
Video links on how to make the poor mans down rigger and how to make the quick release system will be coming soon to this description and to my channel so please keep an eye out for it if it's not already here and I will try my best to finish these videos asap. Thank you so much and please remember to hit that subscribe button. I need your help to grow!
How to make a poor mans downrigger(3rd method) https://youtu.be/p-WtuiDWmoQ
How to make a quick release planer bridle(2nd method) https://youtu.be/2t8pyIZ2kjA