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03-24-2013, 05:20 PM | #1 |
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How-To Fish the Kelp
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03-24-2013, 06:18 PM | #2 |
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03-24-2013, 06:56 PM | #3 |
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4 to 6 inch MC swimbait or Big hammer on a Warbaits slayer head smothered in unibutter, throw it in deep and roll it in slow.
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03-24-2013, 07:21 PM | #4 |
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Thanks bus, just working the surface eh? Is there a method for fishing bass deep?
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03-24-2013, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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6 inch plastic on 3 oz of lead let it drop and wind it in.
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03-24-2013, 07:43 PM | #6 |
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I like to trailer 3/4oz- 1 1/2oz warbaits with 6" grubs. I will either jig them down deep,or cast them out as far as I can parallel with the kelp and into the current. I will let it sink down about 15'-20' and swim it back slowly. This is one technique that has produced the most and biggest Calico's for me. Also I like to bounce 5"-6" swim baits around the outsides of the kelp and shallow rock piles for Calico's and sandies. I found 50-65lb braid with a 20lb floro leader spliced by an Albright knot is an awesome combo.
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03-24-2013, 08:13 PM | #8 |
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There's no need to get to the bottom super quick either. With a good pair of polarized, you can sometimes see calicos hunting up high, or find them biting mid level. I like to start at the top and count a few more seconds each time I drop before the retrieve.
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03-24-2013, 08:38 PM | #9 |
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I sometimes like to pull up to some big kelp and tie on, and then drop to the bottom and basically do a Yo-Yo with them as well. I have had some good results with that. Biggest Calico I've ever caught was taken this way.
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03-24-2013, 09:32 PM | #10 |
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Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...
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03-25-2013, 01:38 AM | #13 |
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Just grab a handful and pull it aboard. Then put your foot on it so it doesn't move and you're set.
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03-25-2013, 07:20 AM | #14 |
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You can get the clamps at Harbor or Home depot. I usually just take a rope with me and do a quick release knot. Either way the clamp of the release knot work the same. I use this meathod anytime I wand to vertically fish in the kelp. I've actually watched Calicos dart out from the kelp chasing the bait as it drops or comes up.
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03-25-2013, 07:46 AM | #15 |
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Triggersnap clip works well Just bring an extra leash..
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tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9 |
03-25-2013, 11:53 AM | #17 |
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I like to grab a stringer and wrap it around one of my rocket launchers. When it's time to go, pull out the launcher and your off. Keeps the boat pointed the right way too.
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I use an old surf leash, bunch up a string and velco the leash around the kelp lile you would your ankle. And of course tie the other end to the yak so that you're inline with the current....
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