Freshwater set up - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TightLine · 04-19-2022, 07:41 AM

I do freshwater fishing being in the Toronto area. I used a Fenwick Eagle GT medium action rod for over 15 years for my primary rod. Spinning rod with a shimano reel. I mainly used it for bass and walleye fishing but also for spring yellow perch and crappy. On few occasions, I did salmon and big ass carp with that rod too. It was hard to land those salmons and carps with that rod, but I managed to land a few of them also.

Long story short, if you are just doing lake fishing less than 10 lb, a medium 6" rod that is lightweight will do. From skiff, I would suggest baitcaster as it would be way easier to cast.

04-19-2022, 07:41 AM	#2
TightLine Junior Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Toronto Posts: 10	I do freshwater fishing being in the Toronto area. I used a Fenwick Eagle GT medium action rod for over 15 years for my primary rod. Spinning rod with a shimano reel. I mainly used it for bass and walleye fishing but also for spring yellow perch and crappy. On few occasions, I did salmon and big ass carp with that rod too. It was hard to land those salmons and carps with that rod, but I managed to land a few of them also. Long story short, if you are just doing lake fishing less than 10 lb, a medium 6" rod that is lightweight will do. From skiff, I would suggest baitcaster as it would be way easier to cast.