DIY Balsa wood Planer Boards 

Bro! Love the video! Could you possibly publish a parts list and direction with measurements to make it? Thanks again for all your cool diys! Oh and acetone is bad mmmkay...

Another great project! Any plans to demo these and show them working? Love the channel, keep up the great work! Oh, and I always appreciate that you tell everyone where you get your stuff and the cost. That always helps.

This is possibly the best DIY planer board video on youtube. Terrific job here! Here are a few ideas from a woodworker. I think it might be better not to polish the portion of the steel where the wood will be glued. Any texture in the metal there would help the epoxy to stick better and make for a longer lasting joint. As for hardening the wood, there are a few possibilities. Minwax wood hardener could be applied to the wood early on in the process. It smells like hell, but it does soak into the wood and make it harder. Another idea would be bondo fiberglass resin. This is another product that smells like hell, but the neat thing about it is it cures in a few minutes. Finally, as the top coat on the wood, the best epoxy I know is NuLustre 55. One coat is equivalent to 55 coats of varnish. What must be remembered with all of those options is that they will make the wood heavier, and thus sit lower in the water. Hence using slightly more wood for buoyancy might be necessary. Thanks for an amazing video. I will make your style of diy board and test it on lake trout on a remote northern lake way up in the tundra. :-)

Heck yeah buddy those are right purdy. I bet they work great too

Badass man those look professional and can’t wait to see them in action

Why not use stainless threaded rod and hardware? Only saying if you are worried about rust. Should last forever either way. They look great

Awesome DIY. Been wanting to make a set and start using them to up my game on the water. Great idea using balsa wood for durability.

Hey, my neighbor, dat assitone hain't neber bobberied me either everrrrrrr...😩 lmbo!!!😂😂😂 AWESOME build Keith!! Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving brother! Take care and God Bless. ☆Jay☆ 👍👍

Them look like mirrors. 😁😎. They look wicked kool brother.👍👊💪😎🎣. What they for? I hear anlgers talk bout planer boards but don't know what they for. As always an awesome video brother 👊 thanks for sharing.

Really like your videos, like to know what gauge aluminum did you use, thanks

Damn that's the sexiest boards I've ever seen! Shrink tubing the threaded rods was a nice touch. The natural look would've looked awesome too.

Very Nice i like the wood alot better much more durable. Only thing i might change is instead of epoxy as your bonding adhesive running some sex bolts threw those holes with a nice flush finish. Thanks for the idea definitely going to make some i had got the wood for this project when you made your first set with intentions of making some. As always good stuff here for the diy community and have a blessed day.

These are very similar to the boards I make just that the one's i make are smaller 7x4, i use plastic clip boards to make my boards instead of the metal, everything else is the same, shrink wrap the rod, hammer the tip, nuts etc. only thing is i only use one flotation for a certain side, it's not reversible ... I've been using mine for the last 8 years, pulls wide and nice, i prefer the offshore yellow clip better it's a smaller profile

Cool idea Boss! But I never have caught a fish using one of those... they are hard to cast and the fish just aren’t attracted to them. Maybe it’s the lime green. 😁. Excellent how to video and what quality 👍

Fun quality information. Sorry if this has already been answered - what sizes were the balsa wood. Understand same length as aluminum. What bout width and height - 1" x 1" ? Something like that? Thanks!

Cant wait to see how these perform! And durability! Awesome stuff brother!

The acetone bit made me chuckle. It's nasty shit. I used it to damn near wash my hands for about 2 years and noticed that my trigger finger was going numb when I went shooting. Apparently it can cause long term nerve damage, even from inhalation. Still use it to clean up epoxy and resin but wear gloves and try to let the shop air out some before going back in.

I sware I seen this some where????lol I'm so gonna have to spoof you lmao good video

Kickass and clean, custom work brother !!! 😎👍✌🖖🐟💥🛎 PS Glad to see that the Acetone hasn't messed with you none. 🐴👍

Never knew about planet boards until now. Thanks. Might have to get to work on a set. Btw. Those look sharp (awesome). Do you make your own stencils or decals too?

Cost effective is the way to go! See ya on the next video 👊

I like those real well ,would like to see them work

I have in mind to use the Sam's pro release for the front,, and orr 16 on the rear,, am I thinken right on those,, or can I do better??

You mean to tell me, you made me watch a video that was nothing more than an experiment? I feel so used now.😂 Those came out really nice. I was wondering if you could've used plasti-dip on the balsa wood after you get it glued on? Or would it not stick maybe?👍💯

Ta- day I can't believe how many people do not know what planer boards are used for! The boards take your fishing to a hole new level. Easy and effective for walleye trolling, salmon , trout , muskie, even use them catfishing. Boards take your line out from your boat to your desired distance and your lures are set 20' to 30' behind them. Boards can be used with a planer board mast or directly off your fishing rod. Boat noise does not bother your basic trolling patterns, since the fish move outwards away from your boat as you pass over them. As the fish move outwards your baits are basically in their faces and waiting for the fish to strike. Takes patients and lots of experimenting with distance from boat, amount of line out behind planer board, diving depth of the lures etc. Bring a note pad and right every down with each lure ( how deep they dive, color, size of lure, etc) how far out the planer board is out from boat, used a quality down rigging reel with a counter or count how many arm length pulls by hand after you measure a arm length pull 4' or 5'. Takes a bit of know how , and time. Ta-day 4 people gave this a thumbs down (DEC 8 ) , man gives you a idea to catch more fish and this is your appreciation , one thumb down desires one finger up. Love your work sir keep those D I Y ideas a coming. 👍 👍 🇨🇦

Man you are KILLING it! Fantastic project and an amazing video my friend!

I don't know anything about planer boards so dumb question.... what's the tail for ???

Man those turned out really nice!

…….. so I made 4 of these boards to spec. Everyone of them immediately want to roll and will even dive straight down once thrown over the side of the boat………..

Great work! Awesome that you gave credit and shout-out to a subscriber.👍 I’ve never used them..but like those custom bobbers, you’ve sure got me thinkin bout em🤔🐟 . You have Great ideas and videos friend! Thanks for sharing God Bless

Keith thats a great idea with the balsa wood , can't wait to hear how they work

Needs glitter in the paint. So you can see them better.

I really like your videos do you have a website with measurements from projects

I’d love to see them in action!! Great job buddy.

Very well explained and those will be around a while...... Have you put any slime on that new boat yet?

Just Subscribed been watching your Videos For a while now.. Love it Keep them coming!

I thought about doing this without a board, next to an outflow or a reserver with slow to moderate current. Just with one rod and some brim

Your the man. They look great. Never used one. But they look the business. Great video.

Keith sir, I'm making 8 boards like ya showed, what's the best clips, front and rear, I can use??

What size were the balsa pieces that you used on the 10" planer boards?

I see no effect at all, well maybe a little?

Very nicely done. I have few but never got a chance to use. Being I left mich to come to Louisiana and my boat failed lol. But I have 4 nice downriggers and bit of attachments left. Wish it was used alot down here ide sell. But I'll keep one day maybe theyll be vintage and someone will hang in there wall. Lol. But great vidoe bro. God bless

Those looked nice, those looked nice, spray paint ain't no joke lol,nice job

Like down town!!! Great Job/Idea

What even is a planner board

Damn nice looking boards. Time to put them to work. which im sure you will. Take care brother !

Looks like another good job he must be smarter than he looks haha lots of luck

I think rods are as important as the nuts. Great build

The shrink wrap was a really good idea. Nice boards brotha!

Great job and another great video. I like the balsa wood idea. Keep up the great videos 👍👍👍👍

Is it possible to get rough measurements or designs and a list of things we need to buy? i’d like to be able to pair of these planners.

I don't see how polishing the metal is going to catch you more fish.

I've used epoxy to seal some baits that I made. The slow setting epoxy gave me the best results. Auto paint with the hardener gave me the most durable finish. It was the only paint what would holdup to the hooks hitting the bait. If ya know someone at the auto parts store they may give you what you need. That stuff is expensive but you won't need much. You will need an air brush to spray it on.

great video, do you have a link for the release clips that you used?

Hello. Is this planer bord works for salmon trolling?

I like to see a side-by-side comparison on the aluminum bolt versus the steel thread and how they work in the water.

man they look great now i may try and make some this winter if i can find the time keep up the good ideals

How thick was the aluminum you used it looks to be 1/16” thick?

So I finally got around to making planer boards using your superb video. I am still in the building stages. Next will be sealing, painting and final assembly. I was not able to find sheet metal quickly at the hardware store today, but I went with 1/8 lexan, which I have seen used by other people. As for the wood, I had leftover pieces of cedar at home, which is lightweight. Its buoyancy is slightly less than balsa, but I added a tad more wood to compensate. I tested how it floats with the lexan, and it is fine. As far as assembly goes, the lexan I bought is the same thickness as the kerf on my tablesaw blade. I only had to cut a slot into the cedar and the lexan fit perfectly. I glued it in with PL glue (waterproof, tough stuff) and even added three 1/4 inch nylon bolts (for weight...) to tighten things down securely. Now I must seal the wood and work on the "arm" bolt. Thanks again for sharing your project. I cannot wait to give this a swim!

Great build Keith, can’t wait for the comparison video!!!

Just watched it as you recommended, it was awesome! Balsa wood is realy fun to work with, and on contrary to the way they look weak, balsa woods are really strong! Thanks!

Different grades of Balsa, some soft hard some hard hard.

Making 4 of these boards awesome idea love your videos watch them all the time

Pool noodles are cheaper than balsa wood at 2022 prices

I was just thinking “man I should make some planer boards for this year... I bet Keith over at FishinNstuff has a video.” Was not disappointed!

Ta Day was a better day cause i watched this planer board build with balsa wood.

Nice looking boards! At first glance I didn’t think they would track correctly. All the boards I have ever used or made had a single beveled angle on the front. After watching them in action on your other video I am guessing the position of the release rod being ahead of centre makes them track right or left. Next time I lose a board, instead of spending $60 to replace it, I am going to build a couple of these. New subscriber. ,

would you consider making some of these to sell?

I will be making this ty very well made diy

Also have you pulled this particular set and how they do?

Those are beautiful!!!! I was going to try balsa wood myself. Glad I watched your video. Now i know I need to seal it.

what are the dimensions on the Balsawood?

GREAT THAT WILL HAPPEN LOVE IT

You didn't say how far off the end to drill for threaded rod

Where did you find the release clips? Thanks

What was your cut measurements on the Balsa wood? 1.5”x1”x10”

Hey fishing and stuff I want to make a bunch of these and would love to get plans to make em! If possible that would be awesome. Do you have an email I could send to

How wide an how thick is balsa wood for your planer boards Fish intercostal canal south Louisiana

Loved the shout-out... can’t wait to get back to the States and get back into fishing. Maybe we can together to wet a line.

Have you used the Balsa wood planer boards yet. I am about to make me some planer boards for the first time so I am thinking why not make them my first and last pair I will make. The balsa wood would be awesome as long and they work as good as others

Thanks for the video, good idea, will have to give it a try!

I heard painting w/o a mask will cause you to start repeating yourself.

Hey boss, I built a planer board using foam instead of the balsa wood and when using it, it's laying over and not stabilizing vertical to pull away from the boat. Does the rod location affect this? I was wondering if moving the rod further down on the board would help the board run more vertical. Any ideas?

Awesome video man!! Dont know how these things work or what there for but they look good lmao

I just went to buds daddy and got a pair of the micro boards for 39 bucks ! can't wait to try them

So, how did these work out? I really like the idea and design. Thinking about making some

THEY REALLY PRETTY NOW WHAT THE HECK THEY DO BROTHER

Hey fishing stuff would you have a couple of those new style planer boards for sale old buddy😎👍

Your ideas are great and I use a lot of them. I wish you would put a link to where we can find the materials. Having a hard time finding small release clips.

Love your videos! What is the dimensions or your balsa wood?

how did they work?

Those ole things are probably worn out by now. You better sell them to me before they get to many miles.

do you have an updated video on how these run in the water?

What are the dimensions of the balsa wood?

Hello, could you give us a demonstration on how to use your planer board. thank you for your réponse

Nice work

Good job fishing stuff man

Beautiful piece of work, Keith!

Hey fish n stuff. I'm making my planer boards today. I wanted to tell you what I used for my rod. I got it all off Amazon. The rod is a carbon fiber rod used in camera equipment. I then epoxied a stainless steel bolt into the rod. I think this might be a killer improvement on your planer boards instead of the heat shrink and dow rod. I love your channel and I plan on using more of your hacks this season! Thanks!!

Sir... you just gave me a great idea for my fishing lure display! Great video brother.