Need advice on fishing gear. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yaky yak · 12-22-2012, 01:05 AM

I bought all my rods at Big 5. Either Ugly sticks or sabre rods. I got a 8ft Sabre Pacifica stroker rod after work last night for 45.00. at big 5.
Iv landed some big threshers and my PB yellowtail (36lb) this year on them and never had a problem.
I bought a 9' super seeker jig rod used for 180.00 and lost it in the surf at La Jolla first time I took it with me(that hurt)
Reels are a different story. A cheap reel will cost you fish. but on the flip side you don't need a gold 400.00 reel. The sealine is a good reel for the money. I am always searching craigslist for good deals. It don't take much money to replace and upgrade the drags on a used good reel. I have an avet, and a tyros16 2 speed and a sealine, but my lucky reel seems to be a old jigmaster with a few upgrades Ive had for years. Bought it new on sale years ago for 30.00.
Just saying those Sabre rods may not impress the guy paddling next to you, but they'll make an impression on that yellowtail swimming at the end of your line.

12-22-2012, 01:05 AM	#2
yaky yak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Riverside, calif Posts: 130	I bought all my rods at Big 5. Either Ugly sticks or sabre rods. I got a 8ft Sabre Pacifica stroker rod after work last night for 45.00. at big 5. Iv landed some big threshers and my PB yellowtail (36lb) this year on them and never had a problem. I bought a 9' super seeker jig rod used for 180.00 and lost it in the surf at La Jolla first time I took it with me(that hurt) Reels are a different story. A cheap reel will cost you fish. but on the flip side you don't need a gold 400.00 reel. The sealine is a good reel for the money. I am always searching craigslist for good deals. It don't take much money to replace and upgrade the drags on a used good reel. I have an avet, and a tyros16 2 speed and a sealine, but my lucky reel seems to be a old jigmaster with a few upgrades Ive had for years. Bought it new on sale years ago for 30.00. Just saying those Sabre rods may not impress the guy paddling next to you, but they'll make an impression on that yellowtail swimming at the end of your line.