Newbie rod and reel advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Adam12 · 12-04-2008, 04:43 PM

Hey guys new to the sport kayakless at the moment but gathering tackle and gear beforehand.

I'd like a rod length and type along with a reel recommendation for fishing bass in open water with plastics on a 1/4 to 1/2 oz, lead head.

I was eyeballing the Shimano Calcutta's but cant figure out wich model?

What do you think?

forefrazier · 12-04-2008, 05:02 PM

12-15lb on Calcutta 400 and a 7'-6" Teramar TMCX76M should do it. I use the same rod but with a low-profile 300DSV instead of the Calcutta. Works great on the 3B's.

PescadorPete · 12-05-2008, 03:54 PM

My two bass kelping rigs are:

calcutta 400 15-20# on a seeker inshore 708
calcutta 250 12-15# on a seeker inshore 706

given a choice of only one, it would be the 400.

12-04-2008, 04:43 PM	#1
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	Newbie rod and reel advice Hey guys new to the sport kayakless at the moment but gathering tackle and gear beforehand. I'd like a rod length and type along with a reel recommendation for fishing bass in open water with plastics on a 1/4 to 1/2 oz, lead head. I was eyeballing the Shimano Calcutta's but cant figure out wich model? What do you think?

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12-04-2008, 05:02 PM	#2
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	12-15lb on Calcutta 400 and a 7'-6" Teramar TMCX76M should do it. I use the same rod but with a low-profile 300DSV instead of the Calcutta. Works great on the 3B's.

12-05-2008, 03:54 PM	#3
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	My two bass kelping rigs are: calcutta 400 15-20# on a seeker inshore 708 calcutta 250 12-15# on a seeker inshore 706 given a choice of only one, it would be the 400.