Setting up for LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

flip4i · 03-18-2009, 02:26 PM

Making my first trip to LJ this friday and I want your opinions on how I should set up.

I only have 2 "heavy" combos.
1. TLD Star 20/40 on a 6.5ft heavy spooled with 40lb mono topshot
2. Daiwa SLX20 on an 8ft teramar heavy spooled with 20lb mono topshot

I figure I can use the first set up for working the bottom and the second for surface/yoyo.

The questions:

1. Do these setups make sense for targeting yellowtail/wsb? If not, what should I change?

2. If the game plan is to work the kelp, should I rip out the mono from the second setup and use straight braid?

Billy V · 03-18-2009, 09:55 PM

30 - 40 lb Mono for winter yo yo
Straight braid for kelp fishing.

It would not be easy to turn a big fish with the #20
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Look through the "Information" link above for a check list, and some general info on wintertime fishing.

FISHIONADO · 03-19-2009, 08:03 AM

I like 65# green spectra with a flourescent bead to a swivel then 4' of 25# flouro to a ringed hook for WSB. I've caught a 45# and 46# WSB with that rig, it's like a lucky hat for me now.

20# mono will work in open water but if you are near the kelp you'll want to put on the brakes before a fish runs for cover and the 20# might not hold.

Good luck out there.

flip4i · 03-19-2009, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the input guys. I think I will rip out the 20lb test and put on a short 25lb flouro. Hopefully I can post a report using one of those yt and/or wsb smilies tomorrow.

FISHIONADO · 03-19-2009, 03:01 PM

I forgot to mention when targeting WSB I usually use a 2oz slider above the swivel and bead to get the bait deeper. Sometimes I'll use a 4oz if the current is strong.

flip4i · 03-19-2009, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the tips. Hopefully they work as well for me tomorrow.

03-18-2009, 02:26 PM	#1
flip4i Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	Setting up for LJ Making my first trip to LJ this friday and I want your opinions on how I should set up. I only have 2 "heavy" combos. 1. TLD Star 20/40 on a 6.5ft heavy spooled with 40lb mono topshot 2. Daiwa SLX20 on an 8ft teramar heavy spooled with 20lb mono topshot I figure I can use the first set up for working the bottom and the second for surface/yoyo. The questions: 1. Do these setups make sense for targeting yellowtail/wsb? If not, what should I change? 2. If the game plan is to work the kelp, should I rip out the mono from the second setup and use straight braid?

03-18-2009, 09:55 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	30 - 40 lb Mono for winter yo yo Straight braid for kelp fishing. It would not be easy to turn a big fish with the #20 ----------------------------------- Look through the "Information" link above for a check list, and some general info on wintertime fishing.

03-19-2009, 08:03 AM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I like 65# green spectra with a flourescent bead to a swivel then 4' of 25# flouro to a ringed hook for WSB. I've caught a 45# and 46# WSB with that rig, it's like a lucky hat for me now. 20# mono will work in open water but if you are near the kelp you'll want to put on the brakes before a fish runs for cover and the 20# might not hold. Good luck out there.

03-19-2009, 01:09 PM	#4
flip4i Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	Thanks for the input guys. I think I will rip out the 20lb test and put on a short 25lb flouro. Hopefully I can post a report using one of those yt and/or wsb smilies tomorrow.

03-19-2009, 03:01 PM	#5
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I forgot to mention when targeting WSB I usually use a 2oz slider above the swivel and bead to get the bait deeper. Sometimes I'll use a 4oz if the current is strong.

03-19-2009, 08:02 PM	#6
flip4i Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	Thanks for the tips. Hopefully they work as well for me tomorrow.