Tackle recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 07-29-2017, 06:29 PM

I booked an overnight trip for next Friday. Cows are being landed on boat. If it does not tone down a notch or two I'll will be up a creek. I have a couple 20 gold Trinadads, torsa 30 , tallica 16 2 speed, and I think I have a gold 30. 65 lb braid on most. My rods are mostly 7 ft medium heavy, or heavy 30-65 Lb. I would be carrying a Swiss Army knife into a gun fight ? Opinions or suggestions. Buying a tallica 30 is not in budget. Thanks.

makobob · 07-29-2017, 07:02 PM

Just GO, if you get spooled so be it, at least you will have a few stories to tell.

TJones · 07-29-2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

Two speed,If you want.

. 100 lb braid and I'm set .

TJones · 07-29-2017, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Just GO, if you get spooled so be it, at least you will have a few stories to tell.

Keep you guys posted. If I don't post fish porn next Friday I got skunked.

TJones · 07-30-2017, 11:15 AM

Making drive after long day of paddling. Thanks for offer though . That tallica 2 is my best bet for anything 30-80 lb

YakDout · 07-30-2017, 08:41 PM

There were dudes last couple seasons catching 200's on tranx and torium 16's. You will be fine with talica. Just set your drag accordingly.

Denis_Ruso · 07-31-2017, 08:30 AM

I was on the Toronado and a 254 lbs tuna was landed on 60 lb main line tied to 80 lb flouroleader. Just have to make sure you have a really strong circle hook.

The other thing is that everyone seems to be crimping their lines instead of tying knots. Look into this.

As far as reels- a 30 sized reel will suffice if the fish doesn't run directly down. Gonna take sometime 2-3 hours. but you could get that thing onboard in 30 mins with a 2 speed and 100lb mainline with 130lb leader.

The heavy leader is imperative. would not use anything under 80 lb. Bluefin teeth are no joke and will pop line really easy.

07-29-2017, 06:29 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Tackle recommendations I booked an overnight trip for next Friday. Cows are being landed on boat. If it does not tone down a notch or two I'll will be up a creek. I have a couple 20 gold Trinadads, torsa 30 , tallica 16 2 speed, and I think I have a gold 30. 65 lb braid on most. My rods are mostly 7 ft medium heavy, or heavy 30-65 Lb. I would be carrying a Swiss Army knife into a gun fight ? Opinions or suggestions. Buying a tallica 30 is not in budget. Thanks.

07-29-2017, 07:02 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Just GO, if you get spooled so be it, at least you will have a few stories to tell. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

07-30-2017, 11:15 AM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Blows tends Making drive after long day of paddling. Thanks for offer though . That tallica 2 is my best bet for anything 30-80 lb Last edited by TJones; 07-30-2017 at 11:16 AM. Reason: Blows Terds

07-31-2017, 08:30 AM	#7
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	I was on the Toronado and a 254 lbs tuna was landed on 60 lb main line tied to 80 lb flouroleader. Just have to make sure you have a really strong circle hook. The other thing is that everyone seems to be crimping their lines instead of tying knots. Look into this. As far as reels- a 30 sized reel will suffice if the fish doesn't run directly down. Gonna take sometime 2-3 hours. but you could get that thing onboard in 30 mins with a 2 speed and 100lb mainline with 130lb leader. The heavy leader is imperative. would not use anything under 80 lb. Bluefin teeth are no joke and will pop line really easy. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

07-30-2017, 08:41 PM	#6
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	There were dudes last couple seasons catching 200's on tranx and torium 16's. You will be fine with talica. Just set your drag accordingly.