BY MARK ROMANACK As interest in in-line planer boards grows, so does interest among anglers in learning about the “loop trick”. The “loop trick” is a rigging method that allows anglers to trip their planer boards, yet keep the board pegged in place on the line. Because the board is no longer planing to the side, reeling in...
BY ERICH CARLSON Erich Carlson is a long time Off Shore Tackle pro staffer who spends a lot of time targeting walleye and other species with the OR38 Mini Board. Are you a seasoned angler, or just getting into the trolling game? The OR38 Mini Board is a fantastic tool that helps put more fish in the boat....
GETTING STARTED FISHING GUPPY WEIGHTS BY MARK ROMANACK The beauty of the OR20 Pro Guppy Weights is they can be fished as in-line sinkers or Snap Weights. The unique design of the OR20 Guppy Weight functions perfectly as an in-line weight rigged a few feet ahead of a crawler harness, in-line spinner, crankbait or other lure. IN-LINE...
A CRITICAL LOOK AT IN-LINE PLANER BOARDS BY MARK ROMANACK Historically, in-line planer boards have held what might best be described as a niche in the trolling world. These days, in-line boards have evolved a great deal. Designed to be affordable, easy to transport and store, in-line boards are also highly functional at spreading out trolling lines and...
Involving young people into the sport of competitive angling is a great way to spend quality time together on the water while teaching important life lessons. INVOLVING YOUTH IN COMPETITIVE ANGLING BY JEREMY BOCK Fishing has always been a significant part of my life. I remember my dad buying me my first rod and reel when I...
