WTB "cheapie" rod/reel for throwing plastic into the kelp - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dave I. · 03-18-2008, 05:12 PM

Hey, if no one has anything, i would look at a MedHeavy or heavy Berkley Lightning Rod from walmat, good rods for about $60. An Abu 5500c3 would be a decent reel to match it with , About $130 total. Spool with 50lb braid.

Maybe not that cheap but it will work for less than half the price of the combo's you listed.

Dave

Rusty · 03-18-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave I.

Hey, if no one has anything, i would look at a MedHeavy or heavy Berkley Lightning Rod from walmat, good rods for about $60. An Abu 5500c3 would be a decent reel to match it with , About $130 total. Spool with 50lb braid.

Maybe not that cheap but it will work for less than half the price of the combo's you listed.

Dave

I picked up that exact combo at the Walmart in Vista for $65 last summer. It's not bad and really cheap.

sbsyncro · 03-18-2008, 09:29 PM

sounds like a perfect setup. I'll have to find the nearest Wally World. Now the only remaining challenge is finding a place to fish! Launching into 6' waves is not really an option in this little plastic tub with no rod holders and no leashes, etc.

Found a nice lagoon today (Hediondas) but apparently the city wants $50 to give me the privilege of floating a kayak on their sacred water. sheesh.

Adam · 03-19-2008, 06:54 AM

Just north of the power plant in carlsbad (at the mouth of the lagoon) there are some breakwalls that can make for an easier launch. There is some structure right out front and usually kelp, but I haven't seen the conditions for a while. It can be good for halibut there. Also, there have been halibut biting in oceanside harbor recently.

sbsyncro · 03-19-2008, 10:19 PM

well, dropped by the Wallymart today after work up in Oceanside and picked up a Abu 6600 and 7' MH (10-25#) Abu "Ambassadeur" rod combo for $65. Seems like a pretty nice deal, and fits a nice niche where I didn't already have a combo (medium-light baitcaster). They had the reel for sale by itself for $60, so I figure I got the rod for $5.

I have to say I'm suspicious of a baitcaster with a level wind for $60, but I'm assuming Abu wouldn't put their name on it if it was total junk...

Thanks for the suggestions, again - we'll see tomorrow night if the spotties in Hediondas like root beer colored twin-tailed scampi or blue/silver fishtrap swimbaits, since that's all they had at Wally's...

Brent

fishdude · 03-20-2008, 06:16 AM

I bought that similar set up 8 years ago and its still going, beat it up, take it apart myself and rebuild the reel every year, as for the rod it is a great price for that rod.
I have pulled 30 lb white sea bass on that rod and reel set up then turn around and catch 1 lb sandies.
Have fun in the lagoon and not a bad idea to throw some fish traps or crocodiles in the river mouth for some halies.

Sammy · 03-20-2008, 07:09 PM

Fish the drop-shot setup in the lagoon. All species will eat it. My favorite is a 3.5" Tiki-Drop in smoke/shad color. My personal best using drop-shot is a 13 # Halibut from Oceanside Harbor. You will also get alot of smaller fish, but it can be fun at times. Don't rule out crank baits and spinner baits, I have gotten halibut on those also.

03-20-2008, 07:09 PM	#7
Sammy Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ponchatoula Posts: 17	Fish the drop-shot setup in the lagoon. All species will eat it. My favorite is a 3.5" Tiki-Drop in smoke/shad color. My personal best using drop-shot is a 13 # Halibut from Oceanside Harbor. You will also get alot of smaller fish, but it can be fun at times. Don't rule out crank baits and spinner baits, I have gotten halibut on those also. __________________ Tight Lines, Sammy

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03-18-2008, 05:12 PM	#1
Dave I. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 51	Hey, if no one has anything, i would look at a MedHeavy or heavy Berkley Lightning Rod from walmat, good rods for about $60. An Abu 5500c3 would be a decent reel to match it with , About $130 total. Spool with 50lb braid. Maybe not that cheap but it will work for less than half the price of the combo's you listed. Dave

03-18-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	sounds like a perfect setup. I'll have to find the nearest Wally World. Now the only remaining challenge is finding a place to fish! Launching into 6' waves is not really an option in this little plastic tub with no rod holders and no leashes, etc. Found a nice lagoon today (Hediondas) but apparently the city wants $50 to give me the privilege of floating a kayak on their sacred water. sheesh.

03-19-2008, 06:54 AM	#4
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	Just north of the power plant in carlsbad (at the mouth of the lagoon) there are some breakwalls that can make for an easier launch. There is some structure right out front and usually kelp, but I haven't seen the conditions for a while. It can be good for halibut there. Also, there have been halibut biting in oceanside harbor recently.

03-19-2008, 10:19 PM	#5
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	well, dropped by the Wallymart today after work up in Oceanside and picked up a Abu 6600 and 7' MH (10-25#) Abu "Ambassadeur" rod combo for $65. Seems like a pretty nice deal, and fits a nice niche where I didn't already have a combo (medium-light baitcaster). They had the reel for sale by itself for $60, so I figure I got the rod for $5. I have to say I'm suspicious of a baitcaster with a level wind for $60, but I'm assuming Abu wouldn't put their name on it if it was total junk... Thanks for the suggestions, again - we'll see tomorrow night if the spotties in Hediondas like root beer colored twin-tailed scampi or blue/silver fishtrap swimbaits, since that's all they had at Wally's... Brent

03-20-2008, 06:16 AM	#6
fishdude Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a house Posts: 79	I bought that similar set up 8 years ago and its still going, beat it up, take it apart myself and rebuild the reel every year, as for the rod it is a great price for that rod. I have pulled 30 lb white sea bass on that rod and reel set up then turn around and catch 1 lb sandies. Have fun in the lagoon and not a bad idea to throw some fish traps or crocodiles in the river mouth for some halies.