Planer Fishing For Wahoo: How to Get Your Bait Deeper and Eliminate Flash with Bluewing's New Black Anodized Planer

When targeting fast-moving, deep-dwelling fish like wahoo, getting your bait or lure down into the strike zone is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by using a fishing planer. These devices help you control the depth of your presentation, allowing your bait to dive deep into the water column where predatory fish lurk. But while traditional planers are highly effective, they come with a common drawback—the flash.

The Flash Problem with Traditional Planers

Most traditional fishing planers are made from stainless steel. While durable and resistant to corrosion, stainless steel has a tendency to reflect sunlight, creating a bright flash underwater. This flash can be a double-edged sword. While it might attract some curious fish, it can also spook the very fish you're trying to catch. Predators like wahoo, barracudas, and even sharks can be drawn to the flash, not to your bait, and end up biting the planer itself, causing bite-offs and ruining your chances of landing that trophy fish. To combat this, some anglers resort to a DIY solution: spraying their stainless steel planers with black paint to reduce the reflection. While this can help to some extent, the paint often chips and wears off after repeated use, requiring constant reapplication. Plus, paint doesn’t provide the most durable or long-lasting solution for those long days on the water.

Introducing Bluewing Fishing’s New Black Anodized Planer

At Bluewing Fishing, we’ve listened to anglers' concerns and developed a better solution—our new Black Anodized Stainless Steel Planer. Built from high-grade stainless steel, this planer combines the strength and corrosion resistance of traditional planers with the added benefit of a sleek black anodized finish.

Key Benefits of Bluewing's Black Anodized Planer:

1.No More Flash: The black anodized finish eliminates the sun-reflecting flash that can attract unwanted attention from predators like wahoo and barracudas. This minimizes the risk of bite-offs, allowing you to focus on landing the fish you’re targeting.

2.Durability: Unlike black spray paint, which can chip and wear off over time, the anodized finish is permanently bonded to the stainless steel. This makes it resistant to the elements, ensuring it will stand up to saltwater exposure and the rigors of deep-sea fishing trips.

3.Improved Stealth: The matte black finish blends in with the depths of the ocean, making it less visible to fish. This allows your bait or lure to take center stage, increasing your chances of a successful strike.

4.Same Reliable Performance: Bluewing’s black anodized planer is designed to perform just like any high-quality planer—getting your bait down deep and keeping it there, while maintaining the strength and reliability needed for tackling big fish.

How to Use a Planer to Target Deep-Water Fish Like Wahoo

Using a planer is simple and effective. After attaching the planer to your mainline, tie on a leader of 20 to 50 feet, depending on your target species and water conditions. At the end of the leader, attach your bait or lure—whether it's a rigged ballyhoo, bonita strip, or wahoo lure. Once you begin trolling, the planer will catch water resistance, diving down and pulling your bait deep into the water column. The angle of the planer dictates how deep it will dive, and different size planers are designed to reach various depths. Once a fish strikes, the planer will release and return to the surface, allowing you to fight the fish without additional drag.

Eliminate Unwanted Flash and Focus on the Catch

With Bluewing’s Black Anodized Stainless Steel Planer, you can enjoy the benefits of deep trolling without worrying about spooking fish or suffering unnecessary bite-offs. It's the ideal choice for serious offshore anglers looking to optimize their gear and maximize their chances of success on the water. Next time you're prepping for a wahoo or Kingfish trip, leave the spray paint behind and upgrade to a Bluewing planer—built to perform, last, and keep your bait where it belongs: in front of the fish.