Newbie looking for Rod and Reel advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fearnofish · 11-20-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

It sounds like your ready to fish with the 2 out fits you have. Get out there and add gear as you find you need it. I used to paddle out to the kelp on a long board with one rod in my teeth and I usually caught fish. Use what you have. Mike

Good advice Mike I am with ya on that! I have been out some and am haulin the yaks down to San Carlos Mexico next week and will be fishin with what I have. They have been catching some yellowtail and corvina so hopefully I will get lucky. If not it will still be a blast.

What I am looking to do is add to what I have so I can have things rigged and ready to go when I switch methods instead of having to re-rig. I may go with a torium like Matt suggested on a Calstar or another Seeker.

Pete you are right I "wander" out every now and again but am wanting to do more. I have my eye on one of those mothership trips one day but want to have a little more experience first so I get my money's worth! I also want to get over to the LJ area and check that out too, never been there!

Glad to see so many Saltist fans... mine casts like a dream!

Thanks to all that have replied so far.

Rusty · 11-20-2008, 09:16 PM

I agree with Matt. Specifically I think 7' Seeker Black Steels with matching toriums are sweet cause they work for the yak and the sporties.

I have a 870 with a Torium 14 for 20#, a 970 with a torium 16 for 25#, a 670 with a torium 20 for 30#, and a 6470 John Grabowski Model with a torium 30 for the yo-yo and 40 flyline 'dines. I've caught yellows and varius tuna on all of these sticks and they're all great, and relatively inexpensive. These work for tuna and paddy fishing on the sporties and yellows on yak... They're forgiving on the back compared to calstars graphiters, but they still put the heat on the fish.

Handymansd · 11-21-2008, 09:37 AM

As you know from your experience so far, what you like will be your personal preference. There are lots of very successful kayak fishermen that use lots of different equipment. So it sounds like you are on the right track. I personally use Avets as I can rebuild them myself, they are reasonably priced and perform really well. (no pun intended.) For my Rods I have tried many but I personally like the Seeker Black Steel. You already have one but a great rod. I prefer it over my custom G-loomis GLII, Custom Calstar 970, and my Diawa VIP 80j. It is a rod that can serve multiple situations. Cheaper than most comparable rods too.
My 0.02.

11-21-2008, 09:37 AM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	As you know from your experience so far, what you like will be your personal preference. There are lots of very successful kayak fishermen that use lots of different equipment. So it sounds like you are on the right track. I personally use Avets as I can rebuild them myself, they are reasonably priced and perform really well. (no pun intended.) For my Rods I have tried many but I personally like the Seeker Black Steel. You already have one but a great rod. I prefer it over my custom G-loomis GLII, Custom Calstar 970, and my Diawa VIP 80j. It is a rod that can serve multiple situations. Cheaper than most comparable rods too. My 0.02. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

11-20-2008, 09:16 PM	#2
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	I agree with Matt. Specifically I think 7' Seeker Black Steels with matching toriums are sweet cause they work for the yak and the sporties. I have a 870 with a Torium 14 for 20#, a 970 with a torium 16 for 25#, a 670 with a torium 20 for 30#, and a 6470 John Grabowski Model with a torium 30 for the yo-yo and 40 flyline 'dines. I've caught yellows and varius tuna on all of these sticks and they're all great, and relatively inexpensive. These work for tuna and paddy fishing on the sporties and yellows on yak... They're forgiving on the back compared to calstars graphiters, but they still put the heat on the fish.