Video on how I make my budget planer boards. There is a lot to be said about making your own stuff and being successful with it. I hope this helps some of y'all.
New subscriber and really enjoying your channel. Great tutorial on making planer boards. I’ve done similar to you but used the material from a cheap set of clipboards from Walmart and pool noodle for the floats. They worked for 3 years without issue until I stepped on one one day. I’ve since made another set using aluminum from a cooking tray also from Walmart. Haven’t had them in the water yet.
Planner boards are essential tool for many fishing application…if your are going to make a set make some 10” and a set of 7”…Thank you Micka for sharing your process….👍
Absolutely. I'm just glad yourself and others found informative enough to help get you into making your own. I was wondering if I was able to put enough into the video to help. Thank you for your support.
Thanks Micka for the video it was some really great information on the planer boards DIY! I’m going to try it out and see what I can do with this info. Hope you put out more videos just like this because coming from a beginner in the catfish world I could use all the help I can get! As always thanks again,God Bless!!!
That's awesome. I ended up going with aluminum as well. Really liked the results. Planer boards are a very effective way to cover water and catch fish.
GREAT video! I had already figured out how to make my own drifting weights similar to yours (mine are much uglier though lol), so now I am going to have a crack at making my own boards now. I might even put some custom paint on mine. Love the channel, and love the way you thank every fish you catch when returning them.
Lol hey they ain't ugly if they work 🤣. Yeah give them boards a shot I'd like to see how yours turn out. I am very thankful for every fish I catch. I guess it goes back to what my father and grandfather always taught me was to respect and appreciate nature.
Again, extremely helpful video. I haven’t used boards yet as I just got started catching Cats last year. I basically use the Santee rig anchored, and floats drifting. Will be making some dragging weights this week and quite possibly a set of boards after watching your video. After that, I just need to learn how to drag out there on the rivers and lakes.
Yes sir. Really glad to hear your expanding your fishing arsenal. Got to have all the right tools to go target them. Really glad you got enough from this video to help out.
They look great, especially in the water. A few ideas for you… 1) they sell 1/4-20 aluminum all thread, I didn’t bother to check the price difference, but it’s pretty cheap… if you’re putting heat shrink on it anyway the full length thread won’t matter. 2) you can make a drill “jig“ for the pilot hole with a nut (stainless, harder the better), maybe a “coupler” cut to length to get the same distance from the end, screw it on and drill through it, then smooth the end threads on your sander, or heat shrink to the end. 3) instead of using vice grips to hold to tighten the nut, put a pick or drill bit through the hole to avoid scarring and burrs (mute point if you use heat shrink to the end). 4) your DIY videos are great, consider affiliate links to the products you use.
Thank you for that. Really great ideas and yeah I'm gonna go back and link all the stuff I use. It's funny you mentioned the pick tho hold the rod. I started doing that right after that video. But I do thank you for your great ideas.
Thank you, sir. That was informative and to the point. I don't use planar boards because the onlt boat I have is a kayak, but when I get another jon boat I will use them. Great tips about the components. I wouldn't have thought of duck tape but it is protective as well as making them visible. A+ 😊
I used your video here to make my first set of planer boards they work awesome The hardest part for me was the tape you make the taping look very easy, since then I have made two more sets and gotten a lot better on the tape, I totally appreciate this video thanks a bunch
Absolutely. I'm very happy you were able to get enough out of it to be able to make your own. Yeah the tape does take some time but once you get it down it goes pretty easy.
It finely cooled down enough so the wife and I could get out and go fishing. Did not catch much, but got try out the planer boards I built from your video, they worked might good. I will building a couple more. Thanks we need some good boards!!!!
Great advice. Going to try some of your techniques. I make my own boards also but no where near as OCD as you are about the finer details 😅. I use old aluminum arrows instead of the metal bolts. Just use the end with the inserts. Keep those great videos coming.
Lol yeah I get into the details a little to much but it works. Now the old aluminum arrows are a fantastic idea. Never would have thought of that. That's why I love putting out videos like this cause the feedback is awesome. Thank you for that.
Thanks for the information. Great! I went to Lowe’s and found some TUFFAK polycarbonate . Stated that in is virtually unbreakable for security and vandalism applications purposes.
Micka, I was thinking of you sir when I made this adjustment. And thought I would pass it on . I used the smaller scotty clips , and for the most part they worked ok , but I found with current and snags they released more than I would like. I switched to the 1177 clips the large ones. And found they held much better in current and released less in snags. They release very easy when A fish strikes with just a quick tug . Appreciate all your videos and tip very much. Just trying to send something back
OK awesome thank you for that. I appreciate it. Yeah I love getting the feedback and get ideas to make a good thing great. Thank you again. I'll look into the bigger clips.
Where is the best place to get the clips in your opinion? Getting ready to start my boards and don’t want to waste money on junky ones. Thanks in advance
I was inspired by this video to make some ...so i made 3 sets this weekend orange pink and multi color, pink,orange and chartreuse,with black plexiglass
Great video! If you sand the shiny finish off those foam boards, then coat them with water based polyurethane (polycrylic) it will harden them up significantly. I've done that and then painted them. Haven't tried the duct tape but will try it on my next set of planers and see if there's any difference in hardness of the foamboard. And speaking of polycrylic for anyone interested, it makes a great sealant for cork rod handles.
@@mickaburkhart14 Built some like yours using just duct tape. That's easy too, in fact, maybe less steps than sealing and painting. Only used them once so can't comment on one vs. the other durability wise. On top of that, I left them on my back deck while running up the lake. Arrived at my new spot to discover one had blown off the boat. Good thing is they're pretty easy & cheap to make.
Great info man! Hey I wonder if 1/4” all thread would work instead of a cut bolt? I know aluminum obviously would be the best but would the All thread be better as far as getting a few out of one stick under ten bucks
I tried the all thread but you loose alot of mass on the bolt with it. Then you have to really watch the hole you drill and most definitely will have to cover the rest of the threads in something
Thanks for the detailed video! I followed your directions to the t except used an eyebolt instead of drilling through the bolt. My planer boards lay on their sides with the plexiglass floating on top of the water. Trolling 1.5-2.5mph. Have you experienced this? Wondering if I need weights but don’t really want more weight on these. They also do not fan out well, probably due to being on their sides. Any suggestions would be appreciated!! Thanks!
Yeah that speed seems kinda fast. I typically drag between .3 to .6 mph. But if need be you can drill a small hole center bottom of the board and attach a weight. I've had to do that when I'm in faster current. I hope that helps.
@@mickaburkhart14 Thanks for the quick reply. Probably didn’t help that I was in a river w a swift current. How much weight do you think? I can always play w it and see. Thanks again!!!
Love this video! Thanks Micka! I’m also interested in some of them big sinkers in the back ground! lol do you sell sinkers? Or would you? Or make me some? 😊
@@mickaburkhart14 yeah I’m in Ohio. Maybe one day. I’m originally from Kentucky. I miss fishing the Ohio and kentucky rivers. Thanks a bunch for all your videos!
I work at a Hospital in Maintenance and we used 1/4" Lexan during Covid so I have plenty of scraps to make planer boards. Try WD40 on your threes when using the Die.
I like the aluminum boards better because they are way more durable and since I figured out the aluminum rod also it all just works better. So those are good pros. Not any cons really. The cost is about the same and you get a more durable board.
Parks are a really good board. But no I've only ever used what I made. I have upgraded mine to aluminum. Exact same process and tools just now using 18 gauge aluminum.
I take it your fishing the Tennessee River? If so when is the best time to fish for the big ones in your opinion? What months are your best is what I'm asking??
Hows those clips work with alot of junk floating?? My river as alot of junk floating most of the time. Just wondering how clips act with debree floating or build up.
I see that you leave the 1/4" tight enough to spin so that your don't crack the glass. How about when you use aluminum do you still want it loos or do you tighten it down??
Great video. Can you mark your video where it says the dimensions of the cut and where you drilled the holes? Maybe post a blueprint in pdf so I don’t have to watch the video again and again. Clean DIY BTW. I will do this for sure.
Instead of plexi glass, use lexan of the same thickness. It is a little more expensive but you will not break it. You will have to use a saw to cut it, table saw for straight lines and a jigsaw for curves or you can sand it down. Drilling won't break it either. I do glass work for a living, you can trust me on this info
I watched the last video you made & Those planer boards you made look like, you now used metal ( aluminum ) instead of Plexi glass ? or is it just due to the sun? I was going to make some up here come winter time.
Thank you for watching. Yeah I was able to figure it out. I just had to get a die that had bigger clean outs on it. I also started making the body out of 18 gauge aluminum. Pretty much as good as anything on the market.
Ok, thanks, this is very helpful! I want start making my own. The rods are 18 gauge? I am sure I can just google that. May just order a bunch of that make me some up.
@@mathewpeace yeah now. I figured out I can make the aluminum boards just like the plexiglass boards. Same tools and everything. Just the material is different.
Yeah I make them out of aluminum now. After I posted thus video had alot of good comments that were suggesting that I try aluminum. So I did and was able to start making them that way.
Yeah that's kinda what I actually did. Had a machinist friend of mine hook me up with the correct thread cutter I needed and it works great. But definitely thank you for your support.
I hate those red clips I've used those scotty down rigger clips for years salmon fishing and have not had a problem. The further you put your line into the clip the better it holds
New subscriber and really enjoying your channel. Great tutorial on making planer boards. I’ve done similar to you but used the material from a cheap set of clipboards from Walmart and pool noodle for the floats. They worked for 3 years without issue until I stepped on one one day. I’ve since made another set using aluminum from a cooking tray also from Walmart. Haven’t had them in the water yet.
Good deal. Yeah got to cut cost where we can lol. And welcome to the channel. I really appreciate it.
Thank you Micka for an excellent DIY video on making your own planer boards. Well videoed, well discussed and options mentioned.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
Planner boards are essential tool for many fishing application…if your are going to make a set make some 10” and a set of 7”…Thank you Micka for sharing your process….👍
Yes sir no problem. Thank you again for your support.
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to share the process of making a planer board.
Absolutely no problem. Thank you for your support.
Thank you so much for this VERY detailed video!👍
Best ever video on making these. Now i gotta get busy. Thanks so much!
Absolutely. I'm just glad yourself and others found informative enough to help get you into making your own. I was wondering if I was able to put enough into the video to help. Thank you for your support.
Thanks for the information. Great ideas and tips on how to put them together.
Your welcome and thank you for your support.
Thanks Micka for the video it was some really great information on the planer boards DIY! I’m going to try it out and see what I can do with this info. Hope you put out more videos just like this because coming from a beginner in the catfish world I could use all the help I can get! As always thanks again,God Bless!!!
Absolutely. I'm just trying to help as much as possible and I'm super happy you were able to get enough out of this video to get started.
Just made up 4 with aluminum plate. Turned out real good! Thanks! Never used planner boards before.
That's awesome. I ended up going with aluminum as well. Really liked the results. Planer boards are a very effective way to cover water and catch fish.
GREAT video! I had already figured out how to make my own drifting weights similar to yours (mine are much uglier though lol), so now I am going to have a crack at making my own boards now. I might even put some custom paint on mine. Love the channel, and love the way you thank every fish you catch when returning them.
Lol hey they ain't ugly if they work 🤣. Yeah give them boards a shot I'd like to see how yours turn out. I am very thankful for every fish I catch. I guess it goes back to what my father and grandfather always taught me was to respect and appreciate nature.
Simple, Cheap, Effective... Love it.
Lol yep. They really are that simple. Just a little know how can save you a bunch.
Again, extremely helpful video. I haven’t used boards yet as I just got started catching Cats last year. I basically use the Santee rig anchored, and floats drifting. Will be making some dragging weights this week and quite possibly a set of boards after watching your video. After that, I just need to learn how to drag out there on the rivers and lakes.
Yes sir. Really glad to hear your expanding your fishing arsenal. Got to have all the right tools to go target them. Really glad you got enough from this video to help out.
They look great, especially in the water. A few ideas for you… 1) they sell 1/4-20 aluminum all thread, I didn’t bother to check the price difference, but it’s pretty cheap… if you’re putting heat shrink on it anyway the full length thread won’t matter. 2) you can make a drill “jig“ for the pilot hole with a nut (stainless, harder the better), maybe a “coupler” cut to length to get the same distance from the end, screw it on and drill through it, then smooth the end threads on your sander, or heat shrink to the end. 3) instead of using vice grips to hold to tighten the nut, put a pick or drill bit through the hole to avoid scarring and burrs (mute point if you use heat shrink to the end). 4) your DIY videos are great, consider affiliate links to the products you use.
Thank you for that. Really great ideas and yeah I'm gonna go back and link all the stuff I use. It's funny you mentioned the pick tho hold the rod. I started doing that right after that video. But I do thank you for your great ideas.
Great looking set of boards
Thank you
Thank you, sir. That was informative and to the point. I don't use planar boards because the onlt boat I have is a kayak, but when I get another jon boat I will use them. Great tips about the components. I wouldn't have thought of duck tape but it is protective as well as making them visible. A+ 😊
Thank you for that. Really glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching.
Great Video! Starting my set tomorrow...you have a great channel.
Thank you for that. I really appreciate it. Good deal I hope they turn out good for you. I'd like to see your final product.
I'm loving the shirt brother!!! Ovwn for life!!!!!!!!
Thank you. I kinda like it myself lol
Good video, I built my boards 10 years ago, back then no body was selling them, still using them today.
Good deal. That's pretty awesome.
I used your video here to make my first set of planer boards they work awesome The hardest part for me was the tape you make the taping look very easy, since then I have made two more sets and gotten a lot better on the tape, I totally appreciate this video thanks a bunch
Absolutely. I'm very happy you were able to get enough out of it to be able to make your own. Yeah the tape does take some time but once you get it down it goes pretty easy.
It finely cooled down enough so the wife and I could get out and go fishing. Did not catch much, but got try out the planer boards I built from your video, they worked might good. I will building a couple more. Thanks we need some good boards!!!!
Good deal. I'm really glad they worked out for you.
Great show!
Thank you
OK Thanks! I never fished either. Looks like I must try fishing the Cumberland!!
Some good fishing out there. Not just catfish.
If you want light aluminum shafts, use heavy aluminum arrows and a bag of inserts. That is what Clear Board uses. Great video!
Appreciate the planer boards.
Great how to make planer boards! Thanks
Thank you.
Great job!
Thank you
Great advice. Going to try some of your techniques. I make my own boards also but no where near as OCD as you are about the finer details 😅. I use old aluminum arrows instead of the metal bolts. Just use the end with the inserts. Keep those great videos coming.
Lol yeah I get into the details a little to much but it works. Now the old aluminum arrows are a fantastic idea. Never would have thought of that. That's why I love putting out videos like this cause the feedback is awesome. Thank you for that.
Thanks for info buddy goodluck out there 👍
Thank you and you as well.
Thanks for the information. Great! I went to Lowe’s and found some TUFFAK polycarbonate . Stated that in is virtually unbreakable for security and vandalism applications purposes.
Let me know how they turn out please.
Great video bud.
Thank you
Micka, I was thinking of you sir when I made this adjustment. And thought I would pass it on . I used the smaller scotty clips , and for the most part they worked ok , but I found with current and snags they released more than I would like. I switched to the 1177 clips the large ones. And found they held much better in current and released less in snags. They release very easy when A fish strikes with just a quick tug . Appreciate all your videos and tip very much.
Just trying to send something back
OK awesome thank you for that. I appreciate it. Yeah I love getting the feedback and get ideas to make a good thing great. Thank you again. I'll look into the bigger clips.
Where is the best place to get the clips in your opinion? Getting ready to start my boards and don’t want to waste money on junky ones. Thanks in advance
Great video brother
Thank you
Thanks great video!!!
Good deal. Thank you for watching.
I just went to buds daddy and got a pair of the micro boards for 39 bucks ! can't wait to try them
Awesome I hope they work good for you.
I was inspired by this video to make some ...so i made 3 sets this weekend orange pink and multi color, pink,orange and chartreuse,with black plexiglass
That is awesome. I'm glad this video got you inspired. I'd love to see them if you can send a picture.
I tried but It wouldn't let me add the photo.
@@catfishwilly88 oh ok. Well dang. No big deal.
Great video
Thank you
Great video! If you sand the shiny finish off those foam boards, then coat them with water based polyurethane (polycrylic) it will harden them up significantly. I've done that and then painted them. Haven't tried the duct tape but will try it on my next set of planers and see if there's any difference in hardness of the foamboard. And speaking of polycrylic for anyone interested, it makes a great sealant for cork rod handles.
That's a dang good tip. Never would have thought of that. Thank you for sharing.
@@mickaburkhart14 Built some like yours using just duct tape. That's easy too, in fact, maybe less steps than sealing and painting. Only used them once so can't comment on one vs. the other durability wise. On top of that, I left them on my back deck while running up the lake. Arrived at my new spot to discover one had blown off the boat. Good thing is they're pretty easy & cheap to make.
@@bigtrout lol yeah. I haven't lost one yet but they are easy enough to make.
Micka, I am trying to find the aluminum sheet that is right. I found a 12” x 12” x 1/8” piece for approx $15. Do you know the thickness you use?
@@tomw3380it is 18 gauge thick.
Thanks I learned something.
Awesome! Really glad you did.
I used aluminum althread work good !
I'll have to give that a shot. Thank you for the tip.
Great info man! Hey I wonder if 1/4” all thread would work instead of a cut bolt? I know aluminum obviously would be the best but would the All thread be better as far as getting a few out of one stick under ten bucks
I tried the all thread but you loose alot of mass on the bolt with it. Then you have to really watch the hole you drill and most definitely will have to cover the rest of the threads in something
I will try that.
It's a good money saver for sure.
I can’t wait to see you on a River bro
Hi, this is a super DIY invention! I wanted to ask what size the plate has? hello and thanks for everything
Thanks for the detailed video! I followed your directions to the t except used an eyebolt instead of drilling through the bolt. My planer boards lay on their sides with the plexiglass floating on top of the water. Trolling 1.5-2.5mph. Have you experienced this? Wondering if I need weights but don’t really want more weight on these. They also do not fan out well, probably due to being on their sides. Any suggestions would be appreciated!! Thanks!
Yeah that speed seems kinda fast. I typically drag between .3 to .6 mph. But if need be you can drill a small hole center bottom of the board and attach a weight. I've had to do that when I'm in faster current. I hope that helps.
@@mickaburkhart14 Thanks for the quick reply. Probably didn’t help that I was in a river w a swift current. How much weight do you think? I can always play w it and see. Thanks again!!!
@@bwiesman I don't have to do it often but when I needed to I used 3oz weights. But definitely play around with it.
What size snap swivel do you use great vedio
I think they are a size 6 or 8. I looked at the package but it doesn't tell me the size.
Great video! Helped me to build some. But when ive used them they tend to pull on the side.
Love this video! Thanks Micka! I’m also interested in some of them big sinkers in the back ground! lol do you sell sinkers? Or would you? Or make me some? 😊
Thank you I appreciate that. Well I don't sell them but I could make you some but not sure if I have to ship them.
@@mickaburkhart14 yeah I’m in Ohio. Maybe one day. I’m originally from Kentucky. I miss fishing the Ohio and kentucky rivers. Thanks a bunch for all your videos!
I work at a Hospital in Maintenance and we used 1/4" Lexan during Covid so I have plenty of scraps to make planer boards. Try WD40 on your threes when using the Die.
Heck yeah. Lexan is way better than plexiglass by far. So you are good to go. Build a bunch.
Well how does the planner boards with since switching from aluminum vs the plexy glass working?? Better?? Pros / cons??
I like the aluminum boards better because they are way more durable and since I figured out the aluminum rod also it all just works better. So those are good pros. Not any cons really. The cost is about the same and you get a more durable board.
The aluminum plate that you now for the planner boards are they 18 gauge?? or thicker??
Yeah 18 gauge.
I ordered Parks. I thought that's what you used. Plexiglass is just too brittle for me. Great tutorial.
Parks are a really good board. But no I've only ever used what I made. I have upgraded mine to aluminum. Exact same process and tools just now using 18 gauge aluminum.
I take it your fishing the Tennessee River? If so when is the best time to fish for the big ones in your opinion? What months are your best is what I'm asking??
Anytime between now and next spring. The winter for me is the best. You can catch multiple good fish in one day during that time of year.
Hows those clips work with alot of junk floating?? My river as alot of junk floating most of the time. Just wondering how clips act with debree floating or build up.
They still work pretty well. I'm sure like where your at the leaves are everywhere. It get built up pretty good on the boards but they hold just fine.
Great video and great planer board. If you don't mind saying what is the purpose for the tape?
Just a little extra protection for the foam and the color options help to personalize them. I do it to help me see them better 😆.
Thanks
Have you tried aluminum instead of plexiglass? About the same price at lowes and may be a bit more durable.
I have made them out of aluminum and when I perfect the aluminum arm I will be making some. And yes they definitely will be more durable.
I see that you leave the 1/4" tight enough to spin so that your don't crack the glass. How about when you use aluminum do you still want it loos or do you tighten it down??
I will tighten it on the aluminum boards.
💪👊👍
Thank you
Great video. Can you mark your video where it says the dimensions of the cut and where you drilled the holes? Maybe post a blueprint in pdf so I don’t have to watch the video again and again.
Clean DIY BTW. I will do this for sure.
OK I can do that. I'll have to get the time to do that and I'll make a post about it. Thank you.
Instead of plexi glass, use lexan of the same thickness. It is a little more expensive but you will not break it. You will have to use a saw to cut it, table saw for straight lines and a jigsaw for curves or you can sand it down. Drilling won't break it either. I do glass work for a living, you can trust me on this info
I watched the last video you made & Those planer boards you made look like, you now used metal ( aluminum ) instead of Plexi glass ? or is it just due to the sun? I was going to make some up here come winter time.
I was able to apply the same way I made them with plexiglass to making them out of aluminum.
could you please send me link and where to buy both of those clips thanks.
Are those the Scotty Mini planer board clips ?
Yes they are.
You should show it in use
I appreciate you posting this! Did you ever figure out how to tread the aluminum rods?
Thank you for watching. Yeah I was able to figure it out. I just had to get a die that had bigger clean outs on it. I also started making the body out of 18 gauge aluminum. Pretty much as good as anything on the market.
Ok, thanks, this is very helpful! I want start making my own. The rods are 18 gauge? I am sure I can just google that. May just order a bunch of that make me some up.
Sorry, you are using the aluminum instead of plexiglass?
@@mathewpeace yeah now. I figured out I can make the aluminum boards just like the plexiglass boards. Same tools and everything. Just the material is different.
What do you use to the aluminum sheet? And the round edge
How well do tge pull in heavy wind and do they trip when fish is on
They do really well in the wind. I haven't had any issues. When the fish hit you still have to pop them loose. But sometimes the fish will do it also.
So do u use line twist method or just a quick snap of pole to trip it
Do u use the on walleye or catfish
@@jamesriggs1883 just catfish.
What size is the slider clip you use?
I'm honestly not sure about the size. I'd say #2 or 3. I couldn't find it on the package. Sorry about that.
Where by chance fishing the Cumberland today around Yellow Creek? Thought I seen ya. Could've been someone else.
No wasn't out today but I'll be on the water tomorrow.
@mickaburkhart14 ok just curious.
I just seen a camo boat with catfish poles in the back and thought it was. I waved and he waved back. Keep up the good content my family enjoys it.
What’s dimensions on the plexiglass??
9.5 by 5.5 inches
Do you keep live bait ? If so what kind of tank are you going with??
I do keep live bait. I use 175 gallon stock tank with a bucket filter and a small pond pump. It works great.
Could be one of your next video topics during the offseason maybe??@@mickaburkhart14
@@PopPopJoe yeah that's a good idea. I'll have to do that.
Your fishing the Tennessee River most of the time??
No the Cumberland river.
I would like to make them but I have no idea how to use them or hook them up. I catfish a lot and have seen how they can be an advantage.
I'll include on how to use them in one of my next videos.
@@mickaburkhart14 awesome.
What is the purpose of the tape? Isn't the EPS waterproof already?
It is. It's just to make it slightly more durable and you can make them pretty much any color you want.
@@mickaburkhart14 ok Cool, so not a necessary step for functionality?
So are you saying you now make them with aluminum rather than Plexi glass? I think I missed what you were saying.
Yeah I make them out of aluminum now. After I posted thus video had alot of good comments that were suggesting that I try aluminum. So I did and was able to start making them that way.
That’s good. What thickness aluminum are you using
@@PopPopJoe it is 18 gauge thickness.
Take aluminum rod to a machine shop and ask them what type threader you should use. I'm sure they will tell you. Got to be a trick to it.
Yeah that's kinda what I actually did. Had a machinist friend of mine hook me up with the correct thread cutter I needed and it works great. But definitely thank you for your support.
I hate those red clips
I've used those scotty down rigger clips for years salmon fishing and have not had a problem. The further you put your line into the clip the better it holds
Good deal. Yeah I I really like them clips. For how I fish they are perfect.