Dodgers?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

viti · 06-14-2013, 08:21 PM

Almost forgot to add an important point-- beware of tangles! Let your line out in a slow and controlled fashion. If on a paddle powered yak, let it out slowly, in short lengths, interrupted by paddling. You want the yak to be moving forward as line is paid out. Another tip is to use short lengths of tubing on the connections from the three way swivel to help reduce tangling. There is nothing more frustrating than checking on your hardware and realizing it was likely tangled the whole time since deployment. Depending on the action of your rod and the amount of weight you are using, you will probably notice a regular action to your rod tip associated with a properly functioning dodger.

Matt

06-14-2013, 08:21 PM	#5
viti Junior Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fresno Posts: 17	Almost forgot to add an important point-- beware of tangles! Let your line out in a slow and controlled fashion. If on a paddle powered yak, let it out slowly, in short lengths, interrupted by paddling. You want the yak to be moving forward as line is paid out. Another tip is to use short lengths of tubing on the connections from the three way swivel to help reduce tangling. There is nothing more frustrating than checking on your hardware and realizing it was likely tangled the whole time since deployment. Depending on the action of your rod and the amount of weight you are using, you will probably notice a regular action to your rod tip associated with a properly functioning dodger. Matt