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Old Salty Inline Fishing Planer - Trolling Planer Board - Offshore Saltwater Trolling

Old Salty Inline Fishing Planer - Trolling Planer Board - Offshore Saltwater Trolling

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Old Salty Fishing Planer: The Original Inline Trolling Planer

The Old Salty fishing planer is the tool that started it all for inline planer trolling. When your trolling spread needs to get below the surface, this is what you reach for. Old Salty planers dive your lures down into the strike zone where wahoo, tuna, kingfish, and mahi are actually feeding. Available in 10 sizes from #1 all the way up to #32, so you can match the planer to your trolling speed, line class, and target depth. Smaller sizes like #1 and #2 work great at slower speeds with lighter lures. Bigger sizes like #24 and #32 handle high-speed wahoo spreads and heavier skirted trolling lures. Pair any size with a planer bridle kit for a proper inline setup that deploys clean and fights fish without losing gear.
  • 10 Sizes Available - From #1 for light, slow trolling to #32 for high-speed offshore spreads
  • Built for Offshore Species - Wahoo, tuna, king mackerel, mahi, and more
  • The Original Brand - Old Salty has been making offshore planers longer than anyone
  • Inline or Handline - Run on a planer rod or handline rig depending on your boat setup
  • Pairs with Bridle System - Use with a planer bridle for proper deployment and retrieval

Learn How to Fish an Inline Planer

Put Your Lures in the Strike Zone, Not Skipping Across the Surface

Here is the problem with a flat trolling spread: everything rides on or near the surface. That works fine when fish are feeding up top, but most of the time they are not. Wahoo sit in the 40- to 80-foot range. Tuna push bait down below the thermocline. Kings patrol the mid-column around structure. If your lures are all running at the same depth, you are only covering a fraction of the water column.

An inline fishing planer fixes that. Clip an Old Salty planer onto your line and it dives your lure down to depth while you troll. When a fish strikes, the planer trips and slides up the line so you fight the fish directly. No extra drag, no fighting the planer. Just a clean hookup.

Old Salty is the company that brought inline planers to offshore fishing. They have been building these for decades, and the design is proven on charter boats and tournament circuits across the Gulf, Atlantic, and Caribbean. When you see a planer rig on a serious offshore boat, chances are it is an Old Salty. Pair yours with a planer bridle rigging kit and you are set up right from the start.

10 Sizes for Every Trolling Scenario

Old Salty planers come in sizes #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #8, #12, #16, #24, and #32. The number roughly corresponds to the planer's pulling power and dive depth. Smaller planers (#1 through #4) are built for slow trolling between 3 and 6 knots with lighter lures and leaders. Mid-range sizes (#6 and #8) handle typical offshore trolling speeds of 6 to 9 knots. The big boys (#12, #16, #24, #32) are made for high-speed wahoo trolling at 10+ knots and heavier skirted lures. Check our trolling speed chart to match your planer size to your target species and preferred speed range.

Old Salty: The Original Offshore Planer Brand

Old Salty did not follow a trend. They started it. This is the company that introduced the inline fishing planer to the offshore trolling world, and their design has been the standard ever since. Every planer is built to take the abuse of saltwater trolling day after day. The trip mechanism is reliable, the dive angle is consistent, and the hardware holds up season after season. When charter captains and tournament anglers need a planer they can trust, Old Salty is what goes in the spread.

Inline Rod Setup or Handline: Your Call

You can fish an Old Salty planer two ways. The most common method is an inline planer rod setup where the planer runs on your main fishing line with a planer bridle connecting it to a release clip. When a fish hits, the planer trips and slides freely so you fight the fish on your rod. The second method is a handline setup where the planer runs on a separate heavy line and your lure trails behind on a snap. Both methods work. The inline rod setup gives you more control and works better on boats with rod holders. The handline method is simple and effective on smaller boats. Either way, grab a planer bridle kit to keep everything rigged properly.

How to Rig and Deploy a Fishing Planer

1. Choose Your Planer Size - Match the planer number to your trolling speed and lure weight. Smaller numbers for slower speeds and lighter lures, bigger numbers for high-speed trolling.

2. Rig the Bridle - Attach a planer bridle to the planer using the front and rear tow points. The bridle connects to your main line and allows the planer to trip on a strike.

3. Set Your Leader and Lure - Tie your leader and lure to the snap swivel behind the planer. Use 15 to 30 feet of leader depending on water clarity and target species.

4. Deploy the Planer - Let out your lure first, then release line until the planer is at your desired distance. The planer will dive and pull your lure down as the boat moves forward.

5. Fight the Fish - When a fish strikes, the planer trips flat and slides up the line. Reel in and fight the fish directly without extra drag from the planer.

Specs & Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy

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Brand Old Salty
Type Inline Fishing Planer
Available Sizes #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #8, #12, #16, #24, #32
Size #1 Price $13.99
Size #2 Price $14.99
Size #3 Price $15.99
Size #4 Price $16.99
Size #6 Price $18.99
Size #8 Price $21.99
Size #12 Price $22.99
Size #16 Price $27.99
Size #24 Price $34.99
Size #32 Price $39.99
Material Saltwater-grade construction
Use Inline trolling, handline trolling
Target Species Wahoo, tuna, king mackerel, mahi mahi, sailfish
Recommended Accessory Planer bridle kit
Trolling Speed Range 3 to 15+ knots (size dependent)
What size Old Salty planer do I need? +
It depends on your trolling speed and lure weight. Sizes #1 through #4 work for slow trolling under 6 knots. Sizes #6 and #8 cover standard offshore speeds of 6 to 9 knots. Sizes #12 through #32 handle high-speed trolling at 10+ knots. Check our trolling speed chart to dial in the right size for your setup.
Do I need a planer bridle? +
Yes. A planer bridle connects the planer to your main line and lets it trip when a fish strikes. Without a bridle, the planer will not release properly. We also carry a complete planer bridle kit that includes everything you need to rig up.
How deep does a fishing planer dive? +
Depth depends on planer size, trolling speed, and the amount of line out. Bigger planers dive deeper. As a general rule, a #8 planer at 7 knots with 100 feet of line will run roughly 15 to 25 feet down. Read our inline planer fishing guide for depth estimates by size and speed.
Can I use a fishing planer for wahoo? +
Absolutely. Planers are one of the most effective tools for wahoo trolling because wahoo often sit below the surface. Sizes #12 through #32 handle the high speeds wahoo fishing requires. Pair a big planer with a wahoo shock leader and you are in business. See our wahoo fishing guide for the full breakdown.
What is the difference between an inline planer and a planer board? +
An inline planer dives your lure down (vertical depth). A planer board pulls your lure out to the side (horizontal spread). Old Salty planers are inline planers designed to get lures below the surface. Our guide to rigging a trolling spread explains how to use both to cover more water.
How do I rig an inline planer on my trolling spread? +
Rig a bridle to the planer, connect it to your main line, and set your lure behind it on a leader. When you deploy, the planer dives and pulls your lure down. Our inline planer bridle system guide walks through the full rigging process step by step.
Can I use a planer on a handline? +
Yes. Old Salty planers work on both inline rod setups and handline rigs. A handline setup is simpler and works well on smaller boats. You run the planer on a heavy line and trail your lure behind it. Check out our inline planer guide for details on both methods.
What species can I target with a fishing planer? +
Wahoo, tuna, king mackerel, mahi mahi, sailfish, and just about anything that feeds below the surface. Planers let you cover the mid-column where these fish spend most of their time. See our species guides for wahoo, king mackerel, and mahi mahi for species-specific tactics.
What other gear do I need to fish with a planer? +
At minimum, you need a planer bridle and ball bearing snap swivels. For a complete setup, grab a planer bridle rigging kit which has everything in one package. A bridle leader reel keeps your spare rigging organized on the boat.
What trolling lures work best with a planer? +
Skirted trolling lures, diving plugs, and rigged ballyhoo all work well behind a planer. Match your lure weight to your planer size so the planer can pull it down properly. Our trolling lures guide covers which lure types pair best with planers and how to set a full spread.