Surface iron - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorado50 · 01-05-2009, 12:26 PM

You can make a 30# fish feel like a 10# fish and you can make a 200# fish feel like a 60# fish, it all depends on ones stlye and ones applications. Fishing from a kayak and fishing from a boat are two different ball games. Similarities,yes, differences,many. If I'm fishing a kayak catch and release tournament I'm fishing 40# line with near full drag and I'll have that fish boatside in minutes; if I'm fishing catch and release from boat I've got 100# line(ex.) near full drag , and a good boat captain and I've got that fish boatside in no time. Otherwise I'm using a 25 to 30# line with a nice 80% drag at hookset and finesse that fish to the kayak...

Have some fun in LJ, take it easy and enjoy every moment of that fish ,from hookset to gaff.

THE DARKHORSE · 01-05-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

You can make a 30# fish feel like a 10# fish and you can make a 200# fish feel like a 60# fish, it all depends on ones stlye and ones applications. Fishing from a kayak and fishing from a boat are two different ball games. Similarities,yes, differences,many. If I'm fishing a kayak catch and release tournament I'm fishing 40# line with near full drag and I'll have that fish boatside in minutes; if I'm fishing catch and release from boat I've got 100# line(ex.) near full drag , and a good boat captain and I've got that fish boatside in no time. Otherwise I'm using a 25 to 30# line with a nice 80% drag at hookset and finesse that fish to the kayak...

This is the beauty of a public forumn...Dave is an amazing fisherman himself that I have a great deal of respect for, he knows what he's talking about. There is no one way to fish, how boring would that be?

On a side note, Dave brought up a great point that I didn't touch on. The aspect of making a huge fish feel smaller or vice versa in most people's case, who choose to use light drag. With light drag you can't get an accurate reed on the size of the fish like you can with heavy drag. Any Yellowtail 10 lb's+ will rip drag off the reel, with heavier drag you can get a much better read on the weight of the fish during the initial run, and after that turn on the wench.

Another great point would be to "choose your battles". When I'm near kelp or structure below, lobster floats, Sealions etc., I fish very heavy drag. When I'm in 300' of water without a dog in sight fighting schooling 15 lb Yellowtail, I back down a little and enjoy the fight.

My last reason to fish the heavy drag "in schooling situations" is you will catch more fish, less time to the boat will result in more shots at the school, and more shots at getting a trophy...choose your battles.

Geoffkoop · 01-05-2009, 12:55 PM

I will be happy to have any kind of yellow battle. Thanks for the input gents!

dorado50 · 01-05-2009, 01:29 PM

Its amazing sometimes how one could have a difference or variance of opinion and still be friends, right on Bro.....

Your points are well taken and very,very valid. ps. I'll be trying the 40# on the

off the kayak soon....ahhh..... well someday...

THE DARKHORSE · 01-05-2009, 08:28 PM

I hope to see you in the morning, maybe I'll ring your door-bell when I park my car

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I think that's the difference between an aquaintence and friends, who needs to get upset deciding blonde or brunette, not me

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I only kinda rock, but bro

like I hope to some day.

esdees · 01-06-2009, 08:17 AM

You both rock.

Holy Mackerel · 01-06-2009, 08:27 AM

Patrick, or is it Tyler? Your Avatar rocks!

To answer the question, #40 for surface Irons, I use Big Game, but might try me some Izorline.

jscott · 01-06-2009, 08:31 AM

Please don't post up the pics of the two of you kissing!

Only monster fish pics allowed from you guys!

01-05-2009, 12:26 PM	#1
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	You can make a 30# fish feel like a 10# fish and you can make a 200# fish feel like a 60# fish, it all depends on ones stlye and ones applications. Fishing from a kayak and fishing from a boat are two different ball games. Similarities,yes, differences,many. If I'm fishing a kayak catch and release tournament I'm fishing 40# line with near full drag and I'll have that fish boatside in minutes; if I'm fishing catch and release from boat I've got 100# line(ex.) near full drag , and a good boat captain and I've got that fish boatside in no time. Otherwise I'm using a 25 to 30# line with a nice 80% drag at hookset and finesse that fish to the kayak... Have some fun in LJ, take it easy and enjoy every moment of that fish ,from hookset to gaff. Last edited by dorado50; 01-05-2009 at 12:35 PM. Reason: add info

01-05-2009, 08:28 PM	#5
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	I love you too Dave. I hope to see you in the morning, maybe I'll ring your door-bell when I park my car . I think that's the difference between an aquaintence and friends, who needs to get upset deciding blonde or brunette, not me . I only kinda rock, but bro like I hope to some day. __________________

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01-05-2009, 12:55 PM	#3
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	I will be happy to have any kind of yellow battle. Thanks for the input gents!

01-05-2009, 01:29 PM	#4
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Josh Its amazing sometimes how one could have a difference or variance of opinion and still be friends, right on Bro..... Your points are well taken and very,very valid. ps. I'll be trying the 40# on theoff the kayak soon....ahhh..... well someday...

01-06-2009, 08:17 AM	#6
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	You both rock.

01-06-2009, 08:27 AM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Patrick, or is it Tyler? Your Avatar rocks! To answer the question, #40 for surface Irons, I use Big Game, but might try me some Izorline.

01-06-2009, 08:31 AM	#8
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Please don't post up the pics of the two of you kissing! Only monster fish pics allowed from you guys!