new to salt - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 08-30-2015, 08:45 PM

Ugly StikStriper Rod, right now Ambassadeur reel with 50#braid, leader depends on what it biting, right now 3# to 10# Striper on flylined anchovies, let the boat fight the fish. I don't have a gaff but I do have a lip grabber that keeps the hooks out of my hands. My boat is a Bass Pro Ascend FS12T sit on top. I know I need to put a bait tank on it. I have a fish finder, I'm not happy with the rod holder but I can work with it. Since I'm new to the hobby I didn't want to invest thousands until I knew what I was doing. I still wear a PFD but it looks like most don't. How far out do we paddle to get out of the reserve and into fishable waters? Will my yak do for right now? Is a five gallon bucket adequate for a live well? I can set up a circulation system. Lots of questions, and I really appreciate the help.

08-30-2015, 08:45 PM	#3
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	new to salt Ugly StikStriper Rod, right now Ambassadeur reel with 50#braid, leader depends on what it biting, right now 3# to 10# Striper on flylined anchovies, let the boat fight the fish. I don't have a gaff but I do have a lip grabber that keeps the hooks out of my hands. My boat is a Bass Pro Ascend FS12T sit on top. I know I need to put a bait tank on it. I have a fish finder, I'm not happy with the rod holder but I can work with it. Since I'm new to the hobby I didn't want to invest thousands until I knew what I was doing. I still wear a PFD but it looks like most don't. How far out do we paddle to get out of the reserve and into fishable waters? Will my yak do for right now? Is a five gallon bucket adequate for a live well? I can set up a circulation system. Lots of questions, and I really appreciate the help.

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