I need some wisdom! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

InfidelYak · 09-05-2016, 12:06 PM

Thanks guys. I'm not new to fishing however fishing on the west coast is completely different than fishing in the Gulf where I grew up. Thanks for the tips!

Hunters Pa · 09-05-2016, 12:38 PM

Go to one of the tournaments coming up. Tons of experience and most are willing to help a newcomer

Dave Legacy · 09-05-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by InfidelYak

Thanks guys. I'm not new to fishing however fishing on the west coast is completely different than fishing in the Gulf where I grew up. Thanks for the tips!

Sometimes when you change your fishing venue it takes a while to get a feel for things. A lot of times I find that none of my fishing gear is quite right for a new place.

alanw · 09-05-2016, 05:52 PM

You'd be surprised how much Intel you can get from chatting with passing kayakers.

Ro12 · 09-05-2016, 07:07 PM

I'm pretty damn new to it too
I go outta Dana point also
Can't give you any wisdom
But might be able to roll with one day

InfidelYak · 09-05-2016, 08:46 PM

Sounds good RO!
Quick question, when tying on swim baits are you tying them straight to your main line? Or putting some mono or flouro first so it's not noticable? On the specific reel combo im speaking about of mine im currently using 30 braided. Thanks!

Dave Legacy · 09-05-2016, 08:58 PM

I always use at least several feet of mono or fluorocarbon for two reasons. The first is abrasion resistance and the second is so I can break it off if I'm snagged. Last bit might be more important if you were running heavier braid than you are currently.

InfidelYak · 09-05-2016, 09:01 PM

Thanks Dave. The gulf was never clear enough to have to worry about line choices haha

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09-05-2016, 12:06 PM	#1
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	Thanks guys. I'm not new to fishing however fishing on the west coast is completely different than fishing in the Gulf where I grew up. Thanks for the tips!

09-05-2016, 12:38 PM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Go to one of the tournaments coming up. Tons of experience and most are willing to help a newcomer

09-05-2016, 07:07 PM	#5
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	I'm pretty damn new to it too I go outta Dana point also Can't give you any wisdom But might be able to roll with one day

09-05-2016, 08:46 PM	#6
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	Sounds good RO! Quick question, when tying on swim baits are you tying them straight to your main line? Or putting some mono or flouro first so it's not noticable? On the specific reel combo im speaking about of mine im currently using 30 braided. Thanks!

09-05-2016, 08:58 PM	#7
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	I always use at least several feet of mono or fluorocarbon for two reasons. The first is abrasion resistance and the second is so I can break it off if I'm snagged. Last bit might be more important if you were running heavier braid than you are currently.

09-05-2016, 09:01 PM	#8
InfidelYak Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 37	Thanks Dave. The gulf was never clear enough to have to worry about line choices haha