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Old 09-29-2015, 09:54 PM   #1
Phishphood
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Thanks to the guys that helped me out on finding scrap material. Fixed my crack but it ain't pretty. Note to self, kayak repair really works best with a bladed soldering iron, not just a point.

Water tested it today and it rode fine, just a little wet with an extra body sitting in the front of it.

Planning to head to squidco tomorrow. I need a list otherwise I'm going to get in to huge trouble there. Current rod/reels are:
7' Ugly Stik Tiger 20-50lb with a Daiwa 40HA saltist reel (picked up off CL)
8' 2pc Fenwick 15-30lb rated for 1-2 1/2oz lures
Shakespear Pro Touch LE 6'6" medium action 6-17lb
Generic 7' 12-25lb med-heavy action rated for 1-3oz lures

Besides the saltist I have a Shakespear Tiger spinning reel (don't know much about it)
Daiwa Longcast AG1300 spinning reel (yeah I know, used it for trout not so much salt)

I can get my hands on a levelwind that I used for salmon mooching up north.

Think that's good enough for me to get out, make bait and say a prayer I'd be able to hook something else? As for terminal tackle I know I'll need a little of everything (the complete run-down comes later as finances allow). I figure a few jigs, swimbaits, live bait hooks, yo-yo jigs? (not really sure the difference). Planning on spooling the saltist with 50lb braid and then end up with 10-15yds of 40lb fluoro? Am I completely off base there? Looking to be able to troll and drift some bait for yellows (fingers crossed) but then target calicos and halibut. Some barrel swivels, three-ways, snaps (anyone still use them?) assorted weights.... Anything you can think of, just throw it at me.

Eh, and I guess a gaff. Anyone have any recommendations on that? For rockfish/lings I just used a homemade one but I get the feeling that won't cut it with a quality fish down here. Same with a game clip, thoughts? Thanks guys.
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Old 09-29-2015, 11:16 PM   #2
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I use 65# braid with 5' of 30# floro.
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Old 10-07-2015, 01:19 PM   #3
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Alright, stopped by squidco.
Picked up a bunch of gear based on Joey's recommendations. Spooled what I guessed was about 1/2 of the 500yd spool of 65lb powerpro. Can you guys tell from the photo if that was enough on there? Or am I screwed and should add more braid, or just respool with more?

Also on fluoro top-shot - I have a 30yd spool of 40lb fluoro. I know it's a little heavy but there's always gotta be at least one fish that's not line shy, right? How long should I go with? I was thinking either 5' or 10'. Rod is a 7'. Suggestions on braid-fluoro knot? How about fluoro-hook/lure.

Also, here's a shot of my tackle box at the moment. Couple of megabaits, a krocodile, fast drop and a diving (10') rapala for trolling. Also picked up a few sabiki's in different sizes. Hooks are 2/0 and 4/0 live bait hooks. I forgot to pick up circles instead but oh well, I just have to remember to set the hook. Also heard about folks replacing trebles on the artificials with single hooks. Suggestions on that? Anything else I missed? Just need to get out OTW?

Thanks a ton guys.


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