planer boards

[Chrisper4694]

got myself a planer board this year as my new technique to try on clear trout lakes, on the theory that when they're high in the water column they scatter to the sides when the boat comes near them so the far out side planer board lure has a much better chance of getting them to bite.

anyway i got the church tackle tx22 special, it had good review from guys trolling the great lakes and supposedly does especially well slow trolling (and i'm hoping works well in rougher water too, maybe i can use it in raritan bay with a shallow diving lure to go in the deep diver spread)

Anyone on here experienced with trolling planer boards? I have some dick's sporting goods rewards cards so i was thinking of picking up a daiwa cold water line counter reel or something...is there a specific ratio i'm looking for in the reel? i'd assume low gear ratio and more power for dragging the board back in?

rod wise, i have a cabelas 7.5' trolling rod that i think will be perfect for freshwater and a similar style rod that is heavier for saltwater (if the planer board can handle the bay chop)