How-To Fish the Kelp

[Jimmyz123]

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.

[HiLife619]

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...

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by HiLife619

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...

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...word=kelp+clip

There are cheaper DIY solutions too, but I'm still researching that..

[steveooo]

Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...word=kelp+clip

There are cheaper DIY solutions too, but I'm still researching that..

That clip is good, or the cheapest DYI solution is to simply grab a stringer and put it under your leg

[Cbad Mike]

Just grab a handful and pull it aboard. Then put your foot on it so it doesn't move and you're set.

[kiyo21]

Originally Posted by steveooo

That clip is good, or the cheapest DYI solution is to simply grab a stringer and put it under your leg

the clip is on clearance at wal-mart for $3, just got them two days ago one for me and one for my dad

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by HiLife619

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...

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.

[maui jim]

Triggersnap clip works well Just bring an extra leash..

[DanaPT]

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

[dmrides]

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.

[dpasinli]

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....

Originally Posted by DanaPT

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

Wallmart -.99 cents

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by madncrzydm

Wallmart -.99 cents

Which department?

[Redeyejedi]

Originally Posted by DanaPT

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

good call on the cable cuffs.
they also can be used to secure rods to yak.

[FishNinjaY]

Originally Posted by DanaPT

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

Hey Josh, I can't find these at Walmart or online. I'm just searching wrong. It's not called a "bungee hook".. is there a specific name for this item? or a link would be even better? Thanks..

[Redeyejedi]

try cable cuff

Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

Hey Josh, I can't find these at Walmart or online. I'm just searching wrong. It's not called a "bungee hook".. is there a specific name for this item? or a link would be even better? Thanks..

I got mine by the spray paint and electrical cords

[Nic D]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

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.

while bass fishing never tie up to the kelp for two reasons:

1) calicos are structure orientated fish and are using that kelp to hide in. When you start pulling on that kelp its going to send vibrations down the stalk and spook the bass.

2) the name of the game is covering water. tying up makes you stationary.

Seabass fishing is another story...

good luck,


and I never ever fish anything less than 30lb fluoro, most of the time 40 or straight spectra.
Nic

[ctfphoto]

I use a bungee cord to tie off to the kelp because it has some stretch in it. Very cheap and works great.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Tamarack Studios

while bass fishing never tie up to the kelp for two reasons:

1) calicos are structure orientated fish and are using that kelp to hide in. When you start pulling on that kelp its going to spook the bass.

2) the name of the game is covering water. tying up makes you stationary.

Seabass fishing is another story...

good luck,


and I never ever fish anything less than 30lb fluoro, most of the time 40 or straight spectra.
Nic

Thanks for the tip man.