I’ve never been a big fan of inline planer boards but didn’t want to pay the exorbitant prices for the commercially available masts. So, I set out to make my own. I ended up making these 2 for approx. half what the internet wanted for them.
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How have the reels held up?
Anything you would do differently if you were to make them again?
I just recently completed the project and have yet to give them a serious workout under all weather conditions. The only thing that’s a remote concern is whether or not I went stout enough on the mast tubing to withstand really rough conditions. I used 1″ OD aluminum tube and filled it with a 7/8″ dia. hardwood dowel. I think it should be good but needs to be battle tested. I’ll update the thread as fish are caught and testing happens.
I think they should be stout enough. You might consider moving them forward as far as you can. I mount mine just in front of my front seat post. This puts some space between the out lines and your rods. I use a retrieval line to attach releases. If they are too close to the rods I have had the main line, in swells or in a turn, catch a rod guide, when it droops and goes slack, then when it re-tightens it can lift the rod right out of it’s holder into the drink. You will notice I also have guy wires on mine. That’s due to the Amish composite planers. They pull so hard you have to run 500lb spectra as the main line. I have to put both out or just one will turn the boat. If yours don’t work I have an old 2 spool ss Wille mast with 2 Riviera folding planers I will sell for $100. Comes with quick attach mounting plate. Then you could spool those reels with leadcore or copper. Contact me with any questions. I have 100’s of hours running leadcore, in-line and main mast planers.
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