Mink Islander, I agree
Your comment about the planner boards is perfect. While I have never used them on Winnipesaukee, I have used them a great deal on Lake Ontario. In most cases they are bright orange with rod or orange flags on them that stick up at least a foot. Most of us pull them at about 40 to 60 feet off the side of the boat. Anyone that has a problem getting around them and more importantly - seeing them has other issues.
Separate note:
I am a Bass fisherman and often encounter boats trolling out in the broads in the early season. I consider myself an average bass angler and when I spot a boat that is obviously trolling, I give them an extra wide birth and always pass them on the bow = they are likely dragging planner boards and/or lines behind the stern. When I say a wide birth = 2 to 3 hundred feet away.
Question for you:
How far back do you let your lines go?
When I am on Ontario after those Browns & Salmon, I use a few line counter reels and stagger them at 50, 75 & 100 feet.
Good luck next spring,
John/NH
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