newbie rod and reel set up

[JeffB]

Well if you're wanting to learn to fish the bays I can help you out there. As for YT, there are plenty others on here that can help you out.

Good all around bass setup for kelp or the bay would be a 10-25lb rod( brand is honestly optional) pair with a handful of options depending on what you want to spend. I prefer the new Shimano Calcutta D's in both 300-400, but the "B's" are great as well as the Curado 300E/ EJ. Also the a Diawa Luna 273 is a good reel as well as the Lexa 300. For smaller set ups, the exact same thing you would use in fresh water. The 10-25lb set ups will also handle halibut in the bay just fine as well.

I use a mix bag of 20lb/30lb/40lb set ups for YT/Halibut/WSB. I use anything from light tipped seeks 20(25)40 to 15-30lb Teramars. With anything from Salitist 20 level winds to Avet SX/ MX and Toriums 16/ 20.

Hope I helped out a little more than confuse you. I can help all day on bass, but big game I'm not the expert by no means...

[cbeaudry]

Thanks, that would be great to. I just want to get out there and start to fish. Do you have to have a whole army of rods and reels to fish different types? Or can you just have a couple and be able to cover most species?

[Hunters Pa]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

Thanks, that would be great to. I just want to get out there and start to fish. Do you have to have a whole army of rods and reels to fish different types? Or can you just have a couple and be able to cover most species?

All it takes is one rod, one reel, one line, one hook and one bait.



I just haven't found the right combo of the above yet

[cbeaudry]

Great advise, you wont see me out there until I know what i'm doing as far as safety and all that. Thats why I am looking for help from you guys on how to approach this. I have been on kayaks for fun many times in the harbor but just the basic ones for paddling around.

[JeffB]

I would recommend getting comfy in the bay first then try heading out of the jetty into open water to get a feel. Once you feel comfortable and stable on your new platform, attempt some dry runs with surf launch without your gear.

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

Thanks, that would be great to. I just want to get out there and start to fish. Do you have to have a whole army of rods and reels to fish different types? Or can you just have a couple and be able to cover most species?

1 setup to catch bait, 1 setup to flyline live bait. These are your 2 most basic needs.

When I go out I take:
Bait setup (usually a heavy baitcaster bass rod that I can use for bass or rockfish after my tank is full of bait)
Flyline setup
Setup for dropperloop/yoyo jigging
Jigstick for casting irons.

I've seen guys with 6 or 7 rods at a time but I think this is a bit over kill. I try to limit my selection to what ever my target species is for the day so I don't loss focus and deviate from the game plan.

[cbeaudry]

Thanks for all the info

[octico]

Do you know what kind of kayak you are going to be getting?

[cbeaudry]

I am going to go with one of the hobie ones. I have tried the outback and pro angler and leaning to the pro angler

[octico]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

I am going to go with one of the hobie ones. I have tried the outback and pro angler and leaning to the pro angler

Nice choice! Am sure you have, but have you figured out how to haul it?

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

I am going to go with one of the hobie ones. I have tried the outback and pro angler and leaning to the pro angler

That's quite the commitment! But if you enjoy this kayaking thing...the "hobie ones"...are a good choice.