Planer Boards Explained. Trolling Tips for Walleye!

In this video we put 12 walleye in the boat FAST! Watch for secrets of planer board walleye trolling on Lake Erie with this how-to video! We're diving deep into the art of using planer boards to catch more suspended walleye along the productive bottom contours of Lake Erie. Whether you’re running lead core, bottom bouncers, or snap weights on your planer boards, this tutorial is designed to help you fine tune your setup, deployment, and retrieval techniques to help you put walleye in the boat fast! We start with a detailed breakdown of our planer board setup: boat positioning, setting your planer board distance for optimal spread and depth control. Learn why positioning matters when running two-board spreads or even wider configurations—and how livescope sonar can lead you to success. Topics included in the video: Planer board trolling for walleye Lake Erie walleye planer boards tutorial Rigging tips for planer boards Best lure selection: crawler harnesses Seasonal variations: pre-spawn, post-spawn, summer suspended fish Watch us put these boards into action on major productive areas out of Buffalo Harbor showing first-hand footage of hooksets, walleye follows, and boat control. Whether you’re targeting suspended walleye or running bottom-bouncing walleye rigs, this video equips you with everything you need: How to choose and set depth, board spread, and rig weight When to fish planer boards Seasonal tactics for Lake Erie walleye fishing How to re-rig quickly on the water By the end of this video, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to include planer boards into your Lake Erie walleye arsenal. Whether you’re a beginner just setting out or a seasoned angler looking to refine your spread, this guide is packed with tips and real-world experience. Get 10% OFF at BuffaloTac kle.com CODE: Willsworld Check out www.OkumaFishingUSA.com for more great gear.