HYPERPLANE

USER GUIDE

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NOTE: T8 Torx Wrench Required

A firm grip on the line is essential for the strike‑activation system to work at its best. The HyperGrip clips on your HyperPlane include a tension adjustment feature to maintain a no‑slip connection. Keeping a T8 Torx wrench in your boat ensures you can correct any slipping issues on the water and keep the board operating properly. (See Clip Adjustment section.)

Attaching the release clip

Ensure the clip is open and the slots are fully aligned.
Place the line into the open slot, making sure it seats fully on both sides of the clip.
Rotate the head clockwise 90° until it seats in the detent. You may feel or hear it snap into place.

SYSTEM PROTECTION

Once the HyperPlane’s tow arm is locked in position, ALWAYS use the tow arm release to rotate the arm forward. Forcing the arm forward when locked can break the internal strike-detection system.

Adjusting Tow Arm Release Tension

The tow arm release tension is fully adjustable to match your trolling conditions. Hard‑pulling baits, rough seas, and higher speeds require more tension; slow trolling on calm water requires less. Always keep the tension as low as possible for best results.
Adjustment is made using the tensioning control wheel. The increase/decrease direction is marked on the board, and the wheel features quarter‑turn detents for precise, repeatable tuning.
Test the tension before deploying. Hold the board and apply slight forward pressure on the tow arm with one hand while pulling on the rear clip with the other to feel the release point. Adjust as needed based on conditions

Tips:

Make a quick tension check as you let the board out.

Let the board drop back ~20 feet and momentarily stop the line‑out with your thumb. This forces the board to surge outward. If it survives that surge without tripping, the tension is good to go.

Treat the tension indicator only as a reference.

Small variations in spring rate and manufacturing tolerances can cause indicator positions to differ from board to board—and even from side to side on the same board. Always test the tension on each board before deploying.

Tripping from the boat should require only a sweep of the rod tip.

Best Practice:

If it takes a hook‑set‑level pull, the tension is set too high and repeated hard attempts can damage the board. In that case, retrieve the board conventionally, reduce the tension, and redeploy.

Backing off the tension adjustment before storage helps ensure long-term performance.

Rigging the HyperPlane

Deploy your bait the desired distance.

Face the water with the HyperPlane’s top surface toward you and the front of the board pointed upward.
Tip: This is a good time to raise the flag if you plan to use it

Attach the board to the front release clip.

After attaching the front clip, rotate the tow arm toward your rod 90° until it locks in position.

Grasp the line leading to your bait and draw it down the back side of the board, leaving slack as shown. This slack gives the Tow Arm Release Mechanism room to activate.

Attach the line to the rear clip.

Tips:

Use your rod‑side hand to hold the board in a way that makes rigging easy.

Hold the board with the bottom resting in your palm and your fingers naturally wrapping around the backside.
After setting the tow arm, use your free hand to grab the line leading to the bait, lay it loosely across the back of your fingers, and attach the rear clip. This makes it easy to leave the correct amount of slack.

Remove the board while maintaining full control of the line.

Grab the board and cup your other hand over the rear clip, rotate it counterclockwise to open. The line will pop free into your hand.
Slide your hand up the line to the front clip, cup the end the same way, and rotate counterclockwise to release the line into your hand.
This keeps you in control of your line; preventing slack and reducing the chance of losing that trophy fish during board removal.

Optimizing Your Spread

Depth control matters. Knowing how deep your baits are running is critical when fishing with planer boards, and a calibrated line‑counter reel is the most reliable way to repeat that depth. I highly recommend the Precision Trolling app to find the dive curves of your favorite lures.

Run longer line‑outs on the outside and shorter line‑outs on the inside. When an outside board trips, its bait will sweep naturally behind the inside lines instead of cutting across them. This prevents tangles, protects your spread, and keeps you fishing instead of resetting gear.

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Floating Vegetation or Debris

Like any planer board, the HyperPlane may occasionally pick up floating debris or vegetation. The HyperPlane’s on‑water attitude is sensitive to even small amounts of build‑up, and the board will drop back slightly to signal it.

While strike detection will continue to function unless the build‑up is severe, it’s best to clear debris before it becomes a problem. A quick sweep of the rod tip lets you retrieve the board, clean it, and redeploy without disturbing any other lines.

Storage and Care

Engineered For The Elements

The HyperPlane is constructed from high-grade, UV-resistant ASA, specifically chosen for its ability to withstand the harsh marine environment. While this material is built for the sun, extreme heat in enclosed spaces requires some care.

Avoid "Hot-Boxing": Do not store boards in dark, unventilated lockers or compartments where temperatures can exceed 100°F for extended periods.

Protect Precision: Prolonged exposure to extreme heat in stagnant air can shift internal tolerances, potentially affecting the sensitivity and reliability of the strike-detection mechanism.

Stay on top of things: For long-term storage, ensure no heavy gear is resting against the boards to prevent any subtle deformation of the hydrodynamic profile.

Periodic Maintenance – Overview

This isn’t just a planer board — it’s a precision tool built to last.

While engineered for long‑term performance, the HyperPlane contains moving parts that naturally experience wear. Under normal use, expect several seasons of consistent performance before components show fatigue.

Critical components will be available as reasonably priced, fully assembled modules for quick, drop‑in replacement. The body is built from an engineered UV‑ and heat‑resistant polymer, and its material properties allow permanent repair in the unlikely event of damage.

Flushing Debris

The HyperPlane is engineered to self‑flush any debris that may enter the internal mechanism during normal use. In rare cases, debris can lodge in a way that affects smooth operation and may need a little help clearing. Simply flush the board under running water while working the tow arm release pin and tow arm back and forth to restore normal operation.

Check Your Clip Attachment Pins

The clip attachment pins are press‑fit components that secure the rotating housing to the tow arm and tow arm release pin. Under normal use they remain firmly seated, but it’s good practice to periodically confirm that both pins are fully engaged. A quick visual check before use helps ensure consistent performance.

Clip Adjustment and Pad Replacement

T8 Torx wrench required

The HyperGrip release clips are adjustable to provide long life and a custom grip. Clips come factory‑set for most common line diameters, but if an adjustment is needed due to wear or fit, a T8 Torx wrench is all that’s required.

Clip Adjustment

Close the clip and turn the adjustment screw until you just begin to feel the clamping head make contact with the clamping pad. Once you feel the first hint of resistance, back the screw off ⅛ turn. Test the grip using the line you normally run, and fine‑tune in ⅛‑turn increments as needed.

When testing grip, pull only hard enough to confirm a no‑slip hold. Do not test your strength against the pad — you will win, and the pad will lose. Excessive force can cut or tear the pad and is not representative of real‑world loading.

Tip:

If the clip becomes difficult to open or close after adjusting the grip tension, the adjustment was set too tight. Back the screw off slightly until the clip opens and closes with normal force, then retest the grip on your line.

Pad Replacement

Replacement pads are stand‑alone components. To access the pad inside the rotating housing, remove the adjustment screw and carefully withdraw the stationary pin head using needle‑nose pliers or an equivalent tool. This exposes the internal pad for replacement using only the T8 wrench already required for clip adjustment.

Replacement pads will be available on our store site as stand‑alone components, and complete tow‑arm and tow arm release pin assemblies with a new clip and pad will also be offered for users who prefer fully assembled, drop‑in options.

Safety

Not a toy.

Not for children.

Use only as intended for recreational fishing

Support

For questions, replacement parts, or product support, please contact us by email at support@raw-tek.com
Most inquiries receive a response within 1–2 business days.