Hi Heath, You are certainly the "Planer Master." You know every trick in the book. I keep running down the beach with my planer, but it keeps getting stuck in the sand. LOL Thanks for all the information. Say "Hi" to the Crew. Take care and good luck, Mickey
Hi Mickey, if only I knew every trick in the book... But then that would make screwing up a lot less fun. Everyone says Hi.. they're doing good, in spring break right now. Still waiting on surgery. Hope everything is good in PB... Take care, talk to you soon.
Hi Heath, when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Jan of 2008, it took eight months until they removed it. They don't move very fast in some situations. I must admit that my nerves were shot for eight months. Fortunately it's all gone and I'm fine. Take care, Mickey
Heath great video. I’d like to suggest using 60-80’ of 60lb mono then tie uni to uni 50lb fluoro. This how we do on charters. We don’t use any wire at all. We do get cut off once in awhile but we do get a lot more bites. Also transitioned over from using double hook to single long shank hook with little bit of monel wire wrapped on top to hold the strip in place.
Once again, love the new format. Even using older video clips seem new since it takes on a different perspective. I recently got into planer trolling because of you Heath! Keep up the good work!
Awesome as always, Heath! I normally fish with downriggers and live bait but I will certainly add this to the arsenal on bottom fishing trips to troll between spots and when running home. I like this no crimping method as compared to the other video (made a bridle that way also).
Another great video. Well done. I usually troll by myself and the actual process of removing the planner has a degree of difficulty. Also, if I stop the process to take out the planner and just then the fish pulls, isn't it dangerous to lose it or hurt my fingers if it's big? If I do not become tedious, answer, at a speed of 3 knots what is the correct planner to lower the lure 10 meters?
Removing the planer is not dangerous, It's actually safer than hand lining it in. 3 knots is too slow for planer trolling you need to be doing about 7 knots. speed doesn't make a planer go deeper. It's weight. The depth you're trying to reach you'll want to use either a size 3 or 4 planer
Your videos are the best. Thanks for another great instructional video. Do you have a patreon page? You deserve it. I’ve paid for instructional video series and none are as good as yours. The next series Inwpukd love to see from you is how you cook some of these fish up!
Thanks a million. No patreon sorry. I appreciate the compliments. I do have a few good catch, clean & cook episodes. They are here in this playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLN3aZYKlpfVtsJ6eFfa-9kucJGnouuZdD.html&si=PAhYk0XvIJw4mz3K
Hey heath! Love the videos and all the information! I work on a tug running between Jacksonville and Miami about 15-20 miles offshore. I’ve tried fishing with planers but never end up catching anything and fighting that planer back in even with it tripped (I think) is a work out. What am I doing wrong? Any tips?
Reeling it in when it's tripped shouldn't be to tough... It's probably not tripped. Planers work best over the deep reefs, so you probably just have ran across a fish down deep yet. Keep at it, persistence will pay off.
So Heath, how do you handle the situation fishing two planers and one gets hooked up? That second planer is still out there, deep in the water. Do you leave it out there or do you trip it? I have all kinds of trouble trying to manually trip a planer. Last time i was out I fished two planers and got tangled a couple of times. Thanks.
If you get a fish on the longer one, it's good trip the shorter one and bring it in... If the fish hits the short one, leave the long one out. I understand the getting tangled, been there, it can be frustrating.
I have a video on how to trip the planer, here's the link th-cam.com/video/C1tDyqIpPE4/w-d-xo.html So, you need to be trolling with braid. To trip it, you gotta pull way back, then let the rod tip go down fast. This will create slack in your line. Once the line goes slack, yank back in the rod again and you'll feel it trip.
These videos are such a great resource for people new to ocean fishing. Thank you!
I thoroughly enjoy your tutorials Heath! You’re a gifted teacher and keep em coming buddy. Tight lines🤙
Hi Heath, You are certainly the "Planer Master." You know every trick in the book. I keep running down the beach with my planer, but it keeps getting stuck in the sand. LOL Thanks for all the information. Say "Hi" to the Crew. Take care and good luck, Mickey
Hi Mickey, if only I knew every trick in the book... But then that would make screwing up a lot less fun. Everyone says Hi.. they're doing good, in spring break right now. Still waiting on surgery. Hope everything is good in PB... Take care, talk to you soon.
Hi Heath, when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in Jan of 2008, it took eight months until they removed it. They don't move very fast in some situations. I must admit that my nerves were shot for eight months. Fortunately it's all gone and I'm fine. Take care, Mickey
Heath great video. I’d like to suggest using 60-80’ of 60lb mono then tie uni to uni 50lb fluoro. This how we do on charters. We don’t use any wire at all. We do get cut off once in awhile but we do get a lot more bites. Also transitioned over from using double hook to single long shank hook with little bit of monel wire wrapped on top to hold the strip in place.
WOW!!!!!!! You just changed my life. Been handlining fish in for years. Never heard of this detachable planer rig before. Gonna rig one up ASAP!!!
It'll change everything you ever new about planer trolling
Once again, love the new format. Even using older video clips seem new since it takes on a different perspective. I recently got into planer trolling because of you Heath! Keep up the good work!
Nice instructional video, Heath. Thank you!
Thanks Heath! Great info again!
Awesome as always, Heath! I normally fish with downriggers and live bait but I will certainly add this to the arsenal on bottom fishing trips to troll between spots and when running home. I like this no crimping method as compared to the other video (made a bridle that way also).
Great video! Thought I was getting out today but not to be.
I usually use one planer but definitely going two next time!
Another great video. Well done.
I usually troll by myself and the actual process of removing the planner has a degree of difficulty. Also, if I stop the process to take out the planner and just then the fish pulls, isn't it dangerous to lose it or hurt my fingers if it's big? If I do not become tedious, answer, at a speed of 3 knots what is the correct planner to lower the lure 10 meters?
Removing the planer is not dangerous, It's actually safer than hand lining it in. 3 knots is too slow for planer trolling you need to be doing about 7 knots. speed doesn't make a planer go deeper. It's weight. The depth you're trying to reach you'll want to use either a size 3 or 4 planer
Thanks for the info. Very helpful video. Can't wait to try the bridle system off the Texas coast.
Great video!
Your videos are the best. Thanks for another great instructional video. Do you have a patreon page? You deserve it. I’ve paid for instructional video series and none are as good as yours. The next series Inwpukd love to see from you is how you cook some of these fish up!
Thanks a million. No patreon sorry. I appreciate the compliments. I do have a few good catch, clean & cook episodes. They are here in this playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLN3aZYKlpfVtsJ6eFfa-9kucJGnouuZdD.html&si=PAhYk0XvIJw4mz3K
Kingfish in the boat….baby!!!!
Parabéns, seus vídeos são ótimos
I learned a lot! Thanks 👍
Good job, you the man!
Excellent, what part of Florida do you fish my friend?
I'm out of Boca Raton
Heath I’m out of west palm you down to fish? , I’ve got a nice boat and gear @@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing
How many ounces are the sea witch lures you're using
They're 1/2 oumce
@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing thank you as soon as I start catching fish I'll make sure to have pictures
@@juliusc2516? Excellent... I'll make sure your pics make it on to the weekly Livestream fishing report.. tight lines 🤙
What rod you were using?
One of them is an Ocean master 7' with all roller guides (80-100 lb class)
The other is an Aftco 7' all roller guides (50-80 lb class)
Hey heath! Love the videos and all the information! I work on a tug running between Jacksonville and Miami about 15-20 miles offshore. I’ve tried fishing with planers but never end up catching anything and fighting that planer back in even with it tripped (I think) is a work out. What am I doing wrong? Any tips?
Reeling it in when it's tripped shouldn't be to tough... It's probably not tripped. Planers work best over the deep reefs, so you probably just have ran across a fish down deep yet. Keep at it, persistence will pay off.
So Heath, how do you handle the situation fishing two planers and one gets hooked up? That second planer is still out there, deep in the water. Do you leave it out there or do you trip it? I have all kinds of trouble trying to manually trip a planer. Last time i was out I fished two planers and got tangled a couple of times. Thanks.
If you get a fish on the longer one, it's good trip the shorter one and bring it in... If the fish hits the short one, leave the long one out. I understand the getting tangled, been there, it can be frustrating.
Like I said, I have a terrible time trying to manually trip the planer. Any tips on the best way to do that?@@SouthFloridaSaltwaterFishing
I have a video on how to trip the planer, here's the link
th-cam.com/video/C1tDyqIpPE4/w-d-xo.html
So, you need to be trolling with braid. To trip it, you gotta pull way back, then let the rod tip go down fast. This will create slack in your line. Once the line goes slack, yank back in the rod again and you'll feel it trip.
Thankyou
Should you be using gloves?
Sometimes yes, most times no... I'm my own worst enemy