Minimizing Rods and Gear

[da22y]

Very good point.
I saw people carrying 4, 5,6, rods (even 7 one time) on their kayak.

My first thought is : they must be the expert of kayak fishing.
But do we really need more than 3 rods at one time ?
People carrying only two rods still bring in those trophy size fish .

[vincentek9]

sabiki rod (also used for calico fishing)
2 yeller rods (also used for sharks)


my friend takes 9 rods on his boat when we go yellowtail fishing. but he only uses 2 rods every time. if 1 hook breaks off, he goes to the second rod. if that breaks off, he ties a new hook on there. leaving the other 7 rods untouched.

[Kailolo]

I carry 3 rods, two for trolling/dropshot, one for casting. Any one of them serves for bait fishing rig by clipping sabiki to the line/ring, or even the ring on the circle hook! No sabiki rod!