rod/ reel advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FullFlavorPike · 02-08-2017, 05:58 AM

I have high hopes for the Okuma Cortez 5 that I just put on a 40# 8' Makaira jigstick...but I haven't actually fished it yet, so who knows! For me, 10' jig stick was a PITA to handle on the kayak. Saving it for any boat trips I may or may not take.

PapaDave · 02-08-2017, 10:37 AM

Try an Ugly Stick rod, they are pretty nice, a Daiwa Saltist 20. I have a level wind version of the 20 (arthritis in my thump) and it is a sturdy reel.

That should get you started for a reasonable cost.

2-Stix · 02-08-2017, 04:44 PM

9' cal star gg690j with avet mxj. heavy and lite irons
8' cal star gfdh-800ml with avet sx. surface irons only

02-08-2017, 10:37 AM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,481	Try an Ugly Stick rod, they are pretty nice, a Daiwa Saltist 20. I have a level wind version of the 20 (arthritis in my thump) and it is a sturdy reel. That should get you started for a reasonable cost. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

02-08-2017, 05:58 AM	#1
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 811	I have high hopes for the Okuma Cortez 5 that I just put on a 40# 8' Makaira jigstick...but I haven't actually fished it yet, so who knows! For me, 10' jig stick was a PITA to handle on the kayak. Saving it for any boat trips I may or may not take.

02-08-2017, 04:44 PM	#3
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	9' cal star gg690j with avet mxj. heavy and lite irons 8' cal star gfdh-800ml with avet sx. surface irons only