
Hand Line Planer Kit by Epic Fishing
The Hand Line Planer Kit is the simplest way to add a planer to your trolling arsenal. No rod needed. The kit is built on a Cuban YoYo hand reel with 300 lb Jerry Brown braid and heavy-duty hardware. Add a planer and a wahoo lure, deploy off the stern, and you have another line in the water.
- Built on a Cuban YoYo hand reel
- 100' of 300 lb Jerry Brown braid
- 500 lb ball bearing swivel, 400 lb coast lock snap
- Optional planer add-on
No Rod Needed. Just Hands and Hardware.
A hand line planer rig runs independently of your rod-and-reel setups. Deploy it off the stern cleat and you have added another line to your spread without buying another $1,000+ rod and reel combo. When a wahoo hits, the planer trips and you hand-line the fish to the boat.
The 300 lb Jerry Brown braid provides the strength and thin diameter needed for planer fishing. The Cuban YoYo keeps the line organized and manageable. The ball bearing swivel prevents line twist, and the coast lock snap lets you change planers or lures quickly.
The 300 lb Jerry Brown braid provides the strength and thin diameter needed for planer fishing. The Cuban YoYo keeps the line organized and manageable. The ball bearing swivel prevents line twist, and the coast lock snap lets you change planers or lures quickly.
Jerry Brown 300 lb Braid
Thin diameter and zero stretch for direct connection to your planer. 300 lb test handles any wahoo, and the Jerry Brown quality is proven in professional fishing.
Cuban YoYo Reel
The hand reel keeps 100 feet of line organized and tangle-free. Wind the line after each fish and redeploy in seconds. Simple, reliable, no mechanical parts to fail.
Heavy-Duty Hardware
500 lb ball bearing swivel and 400 lb coast lock snap. These are not light tackle components. The hardware matches the line and target species.
How to Fish with a Hand Line Planer
- Attach your planer to the coast lock snap
- Add your wahoo lure behind the planer on a leader
- Deploy the line while trolling at 7-12 knots
- Secure the Cuban YoYo to a stern cleat
- When a fish strikes, the planer trips and you hand-line the fish to the boat
Specs & Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you buy
Full Specifications +
| Brand | Epic Fishing Co. |
| Reel | Cuban YoYo hand line |
| Line | 100' of 300 lb Jerry Brown braid |
| Rope | 4' nylon (braid connection) |
| Swivel | 500 lb ball bearing |
| Snap | 400 lb coast lock |
| Planer | Optional add-on |
| Price | From $39.99 |
Do I need the planer add-on? +
If you already have a planer, just get the hand line kit. If you need a planer too, add one during checkout. Our planer guide explains the system.
Can I really catch wahoo on a hand line? +
Absolutely. Hand line planer fishing is a proven wahoo technique used throughout the Caribbean and offshore fleet. The 300 lb braid handles the fight. See our wahoo guide.
How do I deploy this? +
Attach your planer and lure to the coast lock snap. Let out line to your desired distance. Secure the Cuban YoYo to a stern cleat. When a fish hits, hand-over-hand the line to the boat. Our planer guide has full instructions.
What is the Cuban YoYo? +
A hand reel that holds line in a compact, tangle-free package. Wind line around the outside of the reel frame. Simple, effective, and has been used in offshore fishing for decades. See our accessories.
Is this a good addition to an existing spread? +
Yes. It adds another line to your spread without needing a rod holder or rod/reel setup. Many boats run one or two hand line planers alongside their regular trolling rods. Browse our trolling lures.
What about the full rod kit? +
If you want a rod and reel planer setup, check our Complete Wahoo Planer Rod Kit with Penn VISX and Seeker rod.



