Thoughts on rod lengths/cheaper reels for yakking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 08-13-2009, 08:16 PM

Yep I remember you man.

The Ulua is a lot of rod on the kayak, But thats what Josh and I both use and I love it. It takes a special butt cap (or none at all) to fit in the kayaks rod holders though.

Run Mono on the iron man, You want that stretch so you can hammer the drag and not break off when you get bit. Also I recommend sticking with a conventional reel for the Iron, Its easier to Wind into fish that way and also is going to have the power you need. In addition heavy line on a spinning reel doesnt work well.

MarkT · 08-14-2009, 06:56 AM

Save the short leaders for bait or plastics. For iron go with a long enough top shot that you aren't passing the knot through the guides on the cast.

IntrntFshrman · 08-14-2009, 07:48 AM

Do you run into problems with the kelp doing that? (too much mono/fish runs into kelp) Or do you use really heavy mono when using irons?

Thanks.

Geoffkoop · 08-14-2009, 08:44 AM

Not sure what guys are using right now for irons but in the winter alot of guys are using straight 40lb mono.

PescadorPete · 08-14-2009, 09:29 AM

I don't like spectra and a short topshot on the iron for a couple of reasons. Winding spectra back on at high speeds a few hundred times is tough on the fingers. And a high speed spectra backlash on the reel takes tangles to a new level. I'm finding iron fish that are nowhere near the kelp so straight mono works fine. I use the Sealine 40 HV (4.9:1) and 40# mono.

08-13-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Yep I remember you man. The Ulua is a lot of rod on the kayak, But thats what Josh and I both use and I love it. It takes a special butt cap (or none at all) to fit in the kayaks rod holders though. Run Mono on the iron man, You want that stretch so you can hammer the drag and not break off when you get bit. Also I recommend sticking with a conventional reel for the Iron, Its easier to Wind into fish that way and also is going to have the power you need. In addition heavy line on a spinning reel doesnt work well. __________________ CJ Siebler

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08-14-2009, 06:56 AM	#2
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	Save the short leaders for bait or plastics. For iron go with a long enough top shot that you aren't passing the knot through the guides on the cast.

08-14-2009, 07:48 AM	#3
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Do you run into problems with the kelp doing that? (too much mono/fish runs into kelp) Or do you use really heavy mono when using irons? Thanks.

08-14-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Not sure what guys are using right now for irons but in the winter alot of guys are using straight 40lb mono.

08-14-2009, 09:29 AM	#5
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	I don't like spectra and a short topshot on the iron for a couple of reasons. Winding spectra back on at high speeds a few hundred times is tough on the fingers. And a high speed spectra backlash on the reel takes tangles to a new level. I'm finding iron fish that are nowhere near the kelp so straight mono works fine. I use the Sealine 40 HV (4.9:1) and 40# mono.