noob checking in - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hammerhead_77 · 07-04-2013, 05:59 AM

Don't buy until you check out a Pro Angler!

taggermike · 07-04-2013, 09:20 AM

There are plenty of good yaks to be had used. The maibu extreem and x-factor are big satble yaks and great to fish from. I have the xtream' I call it the SUV. As for tackle, most of your fresh water bass gear will work well in the bays. For LJ you'll need a set up to fish 30lb. And maybe some thing for 20. Might seam heavy but Don't get your ass kick right off the bat cause YT pull much harder and for longer than you think they can. Depending on your budget they could be penn 500s on big 5 sabers or trinidas on custom calstars. Start fishing and see how things work out and learn what you needand how you want your yak to be set up. If you're loving the yak fishing thing you can add set ups to fish calicos, yo-yo, and surface iron. Mike

vincentek9 · 07-04-2013, 09:59 AM

welcome aboard!!!

for a bigger guy with a budget, i'd have to say the malibu kayaks are a real good choice. (mainly the malibu x-factor)

for la jolla.. you'll need at least 2 different types of setups. 1 can be from your freshwater bass arsenel (something to use a sabiki and catch lots of bait)

for yt, wsb, calicos, cudas, and (if you are very lucky to not get broken off) sharks.... i'd stick with a 6'0" - 7'6" rod. something that would cover 15-30#

reels... daiwa sealine is a very cash-friendly option. spooled with lots of spectra and some mono/fluoro topshot. fluoro is my go-to for most fish (except sharks) because of its invisibility factor and low-stretch.

hooks: you'll need lots of hooks. from size 1 to 3/0. live bait hooks and ringed hooks

plastics: i know the freshwater bass guys love using plastics. and BIG HAMMER is my go-to plastic i have 4" and 5" plastics in lots of colors. for la jolla kelp.. use weedless heads by War Baits (1/2oz to 1oz).

travel light on your first few trips and always "assume" you'll flip so tie your stuff down or store it in the hatches. it's a hassle at first because leashes are all over the place but its a safety measure. once you get used to wind, waves, and boat wakes.. you can pack more gear. goodluck!

Yakly · 07-04-2013, 01:16 PM

Check out the link below, the Stealth is a good yak and sounds like its in your budget. Getrdone so we can hit the water.......

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...nce/Categories

Carp · 07-05-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

There are plenty of good yaks to be had used. The maibu extreem and x-factor are big satble yaks and great to fish from. I have the xtream' I call it the SUV. As for tackle, most of your fresh water bass gear will work well in the bays. For LJ you'll need a set up to fish 30lb. And maybe some thing for 20. Might seam heavy but Don't get your ass kick right off the bat cause YT pull much harder and for longer than you think they can. Depending on your budget they could be penn 500s on big 5 sabers or trinidas on custom calstars. Start fishing and see how things work out and learn what you needand how you want your yak to be set up. If you're loving the yak fishing thing you can add set ups to fish calicos, yo-yo, and surface iron. Mike

Quote:

Originally Posted by vincentek9

welcome aboard!!!

for a bigger guy with a budget, i'd have to say the malibu kayaks are a real good choice. (mainly the malibu x-factor)

for la jolla.. you'll need at least 2 different types of setups. 1 can be from your freshwater bass arsenel (something to use a sabiki and catch lots of bait)

for yt, wsb, calicos, cudas, and (if you are very lucky to not get broken off) sharks.... i'd stick with a 6'0" - 7'6" rod. something that would cover 15-30#

reels... daiwa sealine is a very cash-friendly option. spooled with lots of spectra and some mono/fluoro topshot. fluoro is my go-to for most fish (except sharks) because of its invisibility factor and low-stretch.

hooks: you'll need lots of hooks. from size 1 to 3/0. live bait hooks and ringed hooks

plastics: i know the freshwater bass guys love using plastics. and BIG HAMMER is my go-to plastic i have 4" and 5" plastics in lots of colors. for la jolla kelp.. use weedless heads by War Baits (1/2oz to 1oz).

travel light on your first few trips and always "assume" you'll flip so tie your stuff down or store it in the hatches. it's a hassle at first because leashes are all over the place but its a safety measure. once you get used to wind, waves, and boat wakes.. you can pack more gear. goodluck!

Picked up a used x-factor from the board. Now to get a pfd gaff and maybe a longer paddle

kiyo21 · 07-05-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Justjeff

Picked up a used x-factor from the board. Now to get a pfd gaff and maybe a longer paddle

gaff = http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=17671

talk to tin slayer he makes custom gaffs for a great price and he puts quality work and craftsmanship in to each and every one highly recommend his gaffs

rods and reels- I use a calstar 100j w/ an avet mxj mc with 65# braid & 50yd. izor 20# topshot for my surface iron
and kelp cutter rig i use phenix m1 8' w/ avet sxj mc with 30# braid & 3'-5' leader izor 25#

good luck! and Keep you lines tight

07-04-2013, 09:59 AM	#3
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	welcome aboard!!! for a bigger guy with a budget, i'd have to say the malibu kayaks are a real good choice. (mainly the malibu x-factor) for la jolla.. you'll need at least 2 different types of setups. 1 can be from your freshwater bass arsenel (something to use a sabiki and catch lots of bait) for yt, wsb, calicos, cudas, and (if you are very lucky to not get broken off) sharks.... i'd stick with a 6'0" - 7'6" rod. something that would cover 15-30# reels... daiwa sealine is a very cash-friendly option. spooled with lots of spectra and some mono/fluoro topshot. fluoro is my go-to for most fish (except sharks) because of its invisibility factor and low-stretch. hooks: you'll need lots of hooks. from size 1 to 3/0. live bait hooks and ringed hooks plastics: i know the freshwater bass guys love using plastics. and BIG HAMMER is my go-to plastic i have 4" and 5" plastics in lots of colors. for la jolla kelp.. use weedless heads by War Baits (1/2oz to 1oz). travel light on your first few trips and always "assume" you'll flip so tie your stuff down or store it in the hatches. it's a hassle at first because leashes are all over the place but its a safety measure. once you get used to wind, waves, and boat wakes.. you can pack more gear. goodluck! __________________

07-04-2013, 05:59 AM	#1
Hammerhead_77 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego - North County Posts: 82	Don't buy until you check out a Pro Angler!

07-04-2013, 09:20 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	There are plenty of good yaks to be had used. The maibu extreem and x-factor are big satble yaks and great to fish from. I have the xtream' I call it the SUV. As for tackle, most of your fresh water bass gear will work well in the bays. For LJ you'll need a set up to fish 30lb. And maybe some thing for 20. Might seam heavy but Don't get your ass kick right off the bat cause YT pull much harder and for longer than you think they can. Depending on your budget they could be penn 500s on big 5 sabers or trinidas on custom calstars. Start fishing and see how things work out and learn what you needand how you want your yak to be set up. If you're loving the yak fishing thing you can add set ups to fish calicos, yo-yo, and surface iron. Mike

07-04-2013, 01:16 PM	#4
Yakly Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ventura Area Posts: 65	Check out the link below, the Stealth is a good yak and sounds like its in your budget. Getrdone so we can hit the water....... http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...nce/Categories