sidwinder planer board

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i was wondering who uses these and if they have difficulties with them? a friend and i both have one and we both have problems getting them to release. are we doing something wrong or what, i use a medium tip rod with 15# mono and i have to give a real hard pull at 50 feet to release, he uses a softer tip and never can get his off. don't get me wrong its a great idea, small size and versatile can be used for either direction. i am just looking for easier use and besides i have to fiddle with every thing:-({|= .