Divers

Just got a set of in-line boards to add to my spread this year. Looking for some feedback on what kind of divers does everyone use off there in-line boards for walleye?

Trip Z, Tru Trip, Jet divers?

Anyone have problems with the trip not releasing? Find a certain size more effective/flexible? Find color to make a difference?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Actually, I just thought of something here.  A large Dipsy set at 3 1/2 will help that inline planer board track farther out away from the boat.  My concern is the pull from the diver; is that line clamp strong enough to keep the line from slipping out?

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I'm certainly a 'newbie' at planer boards, using the Church TX 12 on the smaller lakes in my little piece of the Pennsylvania Wilds and I find them to be a hoot to use.  
 
Just looking at some new rod/reel combos trying to find/figure the best set up, including type of line.   I see Okuma recommends rod lengths in the 7 1/2' ML action for planer boards/dipsy/jet.  Braided vs Mono line is another consideration bouncing around in my senile little mind.
 
I being a 'novice' with planer boards have wondered about the tracking also.  Seems like, the boards struggle to stay parallel with the boat, no matter what distance of line is payed out and I'm using 20 lb mono at the present time. I've adjusted boat speed as well as the angle of the line clamp on the board to no avail.
 
My only other thought is the height of the rod tip from the water, which I didn't dare raise the rod past 45 degrees in fear of ripping my light weight rod holders from the gunnels.  Fixed that problem (hopefully) for the coming season and I'm thinking a 7 - 8 ft ML rod will give better height to keep the 'tow' portion of the line above the water and the ML action will better absorb the shock of the pull allowing for a near straight up rod.
 
As for the flags, that's another story for another day but, the flags never signaled any "fish on" including a couple of fair sized cats. 
 
My set up did not include a Dipsy or Jet but a worm harness on a 1/2 oz. bottom bouncer.  Only other lure was a floating Rap over shallow water and the planner pulled in the same manner.
 
Looking forward to any and all (constructive) recommendations regarding rods, lines, etc. 

Thanks SS, just getting started with planners, I chose a 6 1/2 ft. ugly ML I had coupled to a  bait caster spooled with 20 lb mono.  Mostly just toying around with the set-up to get some practice but, I sure plan on getting some use from the boards this coming year.  
 
I doubt the Mini Boards I have will pull lead core but I am wondering if I shouldn't go with braided as the main line and Trilene for leaders.  Just wondering if the release might grip better providing a firmer hold on the main line.  With a flag system, I have two clips that must have a slack line in between.   While the mainline clip seems to hold, the slack gets pulled from between, by the drag of the lure, preventing the flag from 'popping up' on a strike.

Yes it is, and maybe I just need to keep adding pressure with the adjustment screw but it seems like it's getting pretty darn tight and I'm waiting for that infamous "SNAP"!! (lol)

BloodyHand
I cant keep braid clipped to the inline boards. We only use braid for running the dipseys.
 
BH

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Thank you BH, I've not been a fan of braided but thought, I would spool a couple reels for the planer boards if it would make a difference.  I do pull Dipsy Divers but only in the limited 20 to 30 ft. water I find in my area lakes and now, I'm having fun with lead core too.

Braid slips in some rubber release pads. Loop a rubber band around the line where you want the release to go, then attach the release to the rubber band. (Or use mono)

  10-4 guyz, greatly appreciate the info, I dang near jumped out of the frying pan into the fire.  Thought for sure braid would have been a lot less problem.
 
Unfortunately, the weather dude has changed the forecast for this coming Sunday and it looks like a wait and see situation sooooo........  I'm gonna go pout.
 
 
 
 
 
But.........., Monday will be sunny and mid 50s followed by sun and 60s on Tuesday............. Oh happy days!