Planing boards in Ches Bay

[swartj]

I normally pull an 11 rod spread: 4 on port board, 4 on starboard board, 2 deep off the stern and one wwb.

This weekend I experimented with pulling one board instead of two. It was a 9 rod spread - 4 off the board, 2 deep off the stern, 2 intermediate length off the gunwales and one wwb off the roof. It was much easier fishing. From the helm I could keep an eye on all the rods except the wwb. Turning was much easier than with two boards. Also much easier to manuver in crowds.

I would still go out with someone because it is much easier to see it done but you may want to consider just pulling one board.

[mburrows]

I currently only fish one board. Mainly because I can't afford any more rods but it is a lot easier to manuver in a crowd. Also it's easier to miss all those crab pots that pop up unexpectedly in 70' of water lately.

[fishhawker]

Wow, thanks for all the help. I really feel educated but won't be back to the Bay unitl next spring. Thanks to all who replied. I'll look into hooking up with someone in the spring, i've got to try this. See ya in the spring.