Rod and reel recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 03-31-2010, 09:17 PM

I have a bunch of Rod and reel setups here at the house but not sure if they would work as well for a Yak. That being said what types of reels and rods should or do you recommend that I use?

Thanks

Aquahunter · 04-01-2010, 10:10 AM

I started with the Dawia Sealine X reels and Ugly Stik rods and still use it. I landed my first thresher shark with this set up. I feel it's a great set up for La Jolla.

Holy Mackerel · 04-01-2010, 10:23 AM

What do you specifically have, the maybe we can advise you.

Duke · 04-01-2010, 10:41 AM

Aquahunter, what size Sealine and what did you spool it with?

Aquahunter · 04-01-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke

Aquahunter, what size Sealine and what did you spool it with?

I have the 30 and the 40. The 30 is spooled with 50 lb Spectra with 40 lbs topshot and the 40 is spooled with 65 lbs spectra with 80 lbs florucarbon topshot.

Jimmyz123 · 04-01-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

What do you specifically have, the maybe we can advise you.

I have:
2 - 6'6" mh rods rated at 20 - 40 line class
3 - 7' H rods rated at 30 to 50 line class
2 - Jigmasters
1 - conventional reel rated high speed 6.0:1
1 - Conventional reel rated 5.0:1
1 - Conventional reel rated 4.0:1

I left out my bay fishing setups and my big trolling rods, what I have listed is what I currently have to choose from. I can already see where I may need some upgrades.

03-31-2010, 09:17 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Rod and reel recommendations I have a bunch of Rod and reel setups here at the house but not sure if they would work as well for a Yak. That being said what types of reels and rods should or do you recommend that I use? Thanks

04-01-2010, 10:10 AM	#2
Aquahunter Crazy Deaf Cuban Redneck Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Descanso, CA Posts: 158	I started with the Dawia Sealine X reels and Ugly Stik rods and still use it. I landed my first thresher shark with this set up. I feel it's a great set up for La Jolla.

04-01-2010, 10:23 AM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	What do you specifically have, the maybe we can advise you.

04-01-2010, 10:41 AM	#4
Duke Junior Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 22	Aquahunter, what size Sealine and what did you spool it with?