Cisco Fishing Systems builds these planer masts around a solid 1-1/2" aluminum mast, pairing it with machined aluminum reels, hard-anodized clutch components, variable clutches with solid aluminum knobs, and aluminum-cased pulleys riding on stainless steel sealed bearings. The 12V electric reels run USA-engineered motors with 2½× more torque than competing units, so any size planer board comes back at any trolling speed without strain. Manual reel versions include revolving handles — Cisco recommends carrying a spare aboard in case of power interruption. Heights range from 4 feet to 8 feet, and single or dual reel configurations are offered at each length.

Mounting & Break-Away Options: Each mast ships with your choice of a Track Mount sized to fit most rail systems or a 5" × 6" Mounting Base. The base package includes an aluminum backing plate, gunnel plates, and a removable 4" × 5" plate that keeps the mast clear of the gunnel. Break-Away models split at mid-mast via a machined aluminum collar locked by custom knurled thumbscrews; the thumbscrews seat in machined indentations so the halves lock without material galling. A second mounting base lets you store the upper half vertically alongside the lower section, so planer mast lines stay spooled between trips.

12V Motor Detail: The motors are engineered and manufactured in the USA. A heavy-duty stainless steel collar attached to the driveshaft allows precise clutch adjustment — competing designs rely on a thin snap ring that can fracture under load, allowing clutch parts to contact the motor housing and destroy the unit. Cisco also runs each motor through an extensive weatherproofing process for extended service life.

Reel & Clutch Construction: The 6" aluminum reel accepts a 7/16" stainless steel driveshaft bore. Clutch wear is minimized by a hard-anodized pressure plate and 660 bronze machined clutch pads — components engineered to last through years of repeated use. The solid aluminum clutch knob will not crack or require seasonal replacement the way plastic alternatives do.

Pulley Construction: Cisco pulleys use solid aluminum side plates, a hard-anodized aluminum sheave, stainless steel sealed ball bearings, and stainless steel hardware throughout — no plastic components anywhere on the pulley. The sheave is recessed to prevent line from becoming trapped between the sheave and side plate. A USA-made 12/0 swivel rated at 1,500 lbs connects the pulley assembly. The result is smooth, silent operation under load.

Specifications:

• Mast material: solid 1-1/2" aluminum
• Available heights: 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft
• Reel configurations: Single Reel or Dual Reels
• Reel diameter: 6" machined aluminum
• Driveshaft bore: 7/16" stainless steel
• Motor: 12V, USA-engineered and manufactured; 2½× torque over competing units
• Clutch: hard-anodized pressure plate; 660 bronze machined clutch pads
• Clutch adjustment: heavy-duty stainless steel collar (not a snap ring)
• Clutch knob: solid aluminum
• Pulley side plates: solid aluminum
• Pulley sheave: hard-anodized aluminum, recessed to prevent line capture
• Pulley bearings: stainless steel sealed ball bearings
• Pulley hardware: stainless steel throughout; no plastic components
• Swivel: 12/0, USA-made, rated 1,500 lbs
• Mounting options: Track Mount or 5" × 6" Mounting Base
• Mounting base includes: aluminum backing plate, gunnel plates, removable 4" × 5" separation plate
• Break-Away option: machined aluminum collar with knurled thumbscrews; includes second mounting base for vertical mast storage
• Manual reels include revolving handles; spare revolving handle recommended as backup
• Motors weatherproofed through an extensive sealing process

Available in 4' Mast with Single Reel, 4' Mast with Dual Reels, 5' Mast with Single Reel, 5' Mast with Dual Reels, 6' Mast with Single Reel, 6' Mast with Dual Reels (Most Popular), 8' Mast with Single Reel, and 8' Mast with Dual Reels -- choose your option below.