forward position so the line does NOT release.
Over the years Off Shore Tackle in-line planer boards have evolved and improved. Back in the day, open cell foam was used as buoyancy in the boards. These days we use high density closed cell foam that is more buoyant and durable. The front brackets used to be made from stamped stainless steel. The brackets are now made from an indestructible nylon material that can take a beating and come back asking for more.
The flags on the OR12 have also changed to better perform with
the Tattle Flag® system. And so it goes, Off Shore Tackle products are constantly evolving and improving.
Some years ago, we added more holes to the bracket so anglers can mount both line releases to the bracket. Th is rigging option allows the board to be removed from the line easily with one hand, as well as making the board “tip” more when a fish is on making it easier to detect a bite without the Tattle Flag®.
The latest improvement to the OR12 Side Planer involves adding an extra hole in the middle of the bracket for mounting the OR18 Snapper Release. While this popular line release/clip can be mounted using the existing holes, the Snapper is longer and heavier than the stock OR19 that comes on the OR12. By moving the mounting hole back on the bracket, the Snapper Release can now be mounted without having the release extending so far off the end of the bracket.
This simple adjustment reduces drag in the water and allows the OR12 to plane even better. Anglers who commonly troll using fused or super lines will appreciate this small, but important improvement to the OR12.
