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03-04-2009, 04:18 PM | #1 |
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kayak fishing tackle question
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03-04-2009, 05:37 PM | #2 |
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I'd say anything by Seeker or Calstar in the 7' range. For those two reel classes I am using Calstar 700XL (10-25) and 700M (20-50)
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03-04-2009, 06:04 PM | #3 |
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Those avet reels are kind of overkill for bass, i would recommend something smaller like a shimano curado or Daiwa coastal with 15# if you are going to fish bass alot. As for rods i have been happy with a seeker 870.
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03-05-2009, 08:09 AM | #4 |
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Another question. Where is it better to fish for Calicos? I've been out to Dana Point twice. I'm not experienced to launch off the beach. So I launch from the harbor. In other words, were is it good to fish for Calicos and has an area I can launch from with out having to hit them waves? LOL. Thanks for the info on the rods and reels.
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03-05-2009, 09:16 AM | #5 | |
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Agree with the SX comment on bass...Overkill and not great for casting plastics over and over. I use a Curado 300 paired up with Teramar Inshore rod for all my bassin' duties. |
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03-05-2009, 09:58 AM | #6 |
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For historical sake that is not a Pirate ship. That is a replica of The Pilgrim, made famous in Richard Henry Dana's Two Years Before The Mast. Read it.
Bass were very hungry and active yesterday off the point in ~70'. My favorite bass rig is a TN12 (w/ 30# powerpro) on a 700xl.
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03-05-2009, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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Is the point you are talking about to the north of the harbor? Thanks again.
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03-05-2009, 10:25 AM | #8 |
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Yes, Dana Point.
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03-05-2009, 10:41 AM | #9 |
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What did you catch the bass on? When the bass are active and you are going on that long paddle to a spot, do troll with a lure or live bait? I know I'm asking to many questions. But I'm new to kayak fishing and don't know much. I go once a year to San Quitin,baja. For that I do have some experience.
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03-05-2009, 10:48 AM | #10 |
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For bass around this area you can get away with using lighter gear than you mentioned. I use a Shimano Terramar 10-20lb rod with a cardiff 300 reel spooled with 12-15lb mono. I have a lighter setup with a Shimano Clarus rod rated 8-15lb with a Citica reel spooled with 10lb mono.
A buddy of mine fishes for local bass on a spinning setup with 6-8lb line. Dont know about yellows Im still working on that one myself. Those reels you mentioned should work fine for them. PM sent |
03-05-2009, 11:09 AM | #11 |
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AT, it's fishing. There's no rules (just regulations). Try whatever you'd like. I was using swimbaits. I also had some fresh dead squid. Live macks were conspicuously absent; there was smelt around. Some of the bass did puke up some sort of half-digested finbait I didn't identify. Lost 2 larger fish to kelp and bit line. Squid and plastics were equally eaten. Oh, white croakers were also pretty wide open.
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03-05-2009, 11:19 AM | #12 |
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Like Nike says: JUST DO IT!
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03-05-2009, 08:08 PM | #13 |
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I like to troll when I paddle to my fishing spot. I like the Yo Zuri crystal minnow DD are a rapala. If your paddling a long way it only makes sense.
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03-06-2009, 07:53 AM | #14 |
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Good morning fellas. Has any one of you used the Berkley Gulp Alive? Do they work and how would you rig them?
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03-06-2009, 08:30 AM | #15 |
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Dan Hernandez seems to like them...
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03-06-2009, 08:46 AM | #16 |
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Im sure it would work. There are many different models of that stuff... Rig however you want...drop shot, texas rigged, c-rigged or lead head?
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03-06-2009, 03:26 PM | #17 |
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I have caught a lot of bass and halibut using the gulp jerkshad. I like to use the drop shot rig.
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03-07-2009, 10:15 AM | #18 |
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Good morning. I was reading about them guys that drifted out on their kayaks. One guy had a cell phone. Is the marine radio better than the Spot? Is there a number you can call to find out how the water is going to be for the following day? I have a Hobie Sport and I wouln't want to get caught in some nasty weather.
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03-07-2009, 10:19 AM | #19 |
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go to central baja.....the calicos and sand bass hit everything in your box
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03-07-2009, 10:48 AM | #20 |
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Were about in central baja? We go to San Quintin once a year. You have paddle a long way out to be able to get any fishing done.
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