
Complete Wahoo Planer Rod Kit
Stop wasting time on fishing forums trying to figure out what planer rod setup to buy. This kit comes with everything: a Penn International VISX reel, Seeker rod, planer, and all the rigging components needed to fish wahoo with a planer. Ready to go out of the box with zero guesswork.
- Penn International VISX reel (50 or 80)
- Seeker rod matched to the reel
- Planer and all rigging included
- Ready to fish out of the box
Everything You Need in One Box
Building a planer rod setup from scratch means researching reels, rods, line, leaders, planers, and rigging components. Getting any single component wrong means the whole system underperforms. This kit solves that problem by putting every component together, tested and proven.
The Penn International VISX is a workhorse reel that handles the demands of planer fishing. Paired with a Seeker rod rated for the application, plus the planer and rigging, you have a complete system that works from day one. This is the same setup we use on our own boats.
The Penn International VISX is a workhorse reel that handles the demands of planer fishing. Paired with a Seeker rod rated for the application, plus the planer and rigging, you have a complete system that works from day one. This is the same setup we use on our own boats.
Penn International VISX
The VISX is a proven offshore reel with the drag capacity and line retrieval speed needed for wahoo on a planer. Available in size 50 or 80 depending on your preference and target size.
Seeker Rod
Matched to the VISX for balanced performance. The rod has the backbone to handle the resistance of a planer at speed and the tip action to detect strikes.
Complete Rigging
Planer, line, leader, and all terminal components included. No additional purchases needed. Deploy it on your first trip.
How to Set Up the Wahoo Planer Rod Kit
- Assemble the rod and reel per the included instructions
- Spool with the provided line
- Attach the planer to your line using the included hardware
- Add your wahoo lure behind the planer on the leader
- Deploy at trolling speed and place in the rod holder
Specs & Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
Full Specifications +
| Brand | Epic Fishing Co. |
| Reel | Penn International VISX (50 or 80) |
| Rod | Seeker |
| Includes | Planer, line, leader, rigging components |
| Application | Wahoo planer fishing |
| Price | $1,369.99 |
50 or 80 VISX? +
The 50 is lighter and more comfortable for all-day use. The 80 has more line capacity and drag for targeting larger wahoo. Most anglers start with the 50. Our wahoo guide covers reel selection.
What planer comes with the kit? +
The kit includes a planer matched to the rod and reel setup. It is sized for wahoo fishing at standard trolling speeds. See our planer guide for technique.
Do I need anything else? +
Just lures and bait. The kit includes the rod, reel, planer, line, leader, and rigging. Our wahoo guide covers lure selection.
Can I use this for other species? +
The setup is optimized for wahoo, but it works for any planer fishing application including kingfish and tuna. See our planer fishing guide.
Is there a more affordable option? +
Yes. The Hand Line Planer Kit starts at $39.99 for a hand-line based planer setup without the rod and reel.
How does planer fishing work? +
The planer takes your lure down and out from the boat. When a fish strikes, the planer trips and the fish fights on a straight line to the rod. Our planer guide explains the full system.



