Iron setup - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

oneyedeer · 02-04-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

It depends on the reel size. The taller the spool size the more line retrieved per crank. I just max all my spools out less 25 or so yards. I like having that extra room incase It doesn't spool on perfectly even when I retrieve.

None of my reels have more than 200 yards

So 200 yards is good?

MrM · 02-04-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by oneyedeer

So 200 yards is good?

That equates to 600 ft of line. Are you planning on taking the yak out in to 600 ft of water? Or having a whale run your line out that far? I don't know about you, but I think catching whale is overrated anyway. No head-shakes.

My bass rig has a 100 yrd reel but I have braid on there, so itl hold a little more. My "Big feeesh" rod currently has 300 yards on it, but it's WAY too much for the kayak IMO. Looking to throw a 200 yard reel on there. Even then, I doubt I'll use 200 yards.

02-04-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by oneyedeer

So 200 yards is good?

200 Yards is plenty for a dedicated YoYo rig

oneyedeer · 02-04-2013, 01:42 PM

actually its for surface iron and sounds like I should be good even if I can 100yards (wishful thinking)

TJones · 02-04-2013, 02:18 PM

What i am talking about. 80 -100 yards is generally more than you need for most fish , other than maybe shark, whale, dolphin, etc. But you still want line on your reel so your drag is not adversely affected. As the line decreases on the spool, the tighter the drag gets. If your drag is set on the tight side and you get spooled , the pressure or drag which now has increased could easily amount to more than your breaking strength. Just one thing to consider.

02-04-2013, 02:18 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	I may not know What i am talking about. 80 -100 yards is generally more than you need for most fish , other than maybe shark, whale, dolphin, etc. But you still want line on your reel so your drag is not adversely affected. As the line decreases on the spool, the tighter the drag gets. If your drag is set on the tight side and you get spooled , the pressure or drag which now has increased could easily amount to more than your breaking strength. Just one thing to consider.

02-04-2013, 01:42 PM	#4
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	actually its for surface iron and sounds like I should be good even if I can 100yards (wishful thinking)