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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: san diego
Posts: 158
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A multitask rod is ideal on a kayak. I fish rockcod with a Calstar 670 rated 20-50lb, and a Avet JX with 50lb braid.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: On the water
Posts: 198
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Dave,
My go to set is the Okuma PCH Custom 7' 20-50lbs rod and the Penn FTHII15LW. I initially got the Penn FTHII25NSD because I wanted the fast retrieval rate of 42" per revolution but I found it be too much work without the level wind when fishing deep water. I primarily use the FTHII15LW even though it only have 30" per revolution of retrieval rate. I'd go with the FTHII25NSD if you don't need level wind. Both hold a ton of lines so they will work for rock fish. This is what works best for me and the combo was very affordable. -Quang |
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 1,965
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Guiding line on a conventional reel is like riding a bike. Once mastered, one does not think about it, and the thumb guides automatically. Many star-drag conventional reels have the option to adjust the hand crank wider. The wider setting optimizes the easier winding of the reel for reeling up from deep.
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www.TheKayakLaunch
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Orange County
Posts: 241
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Thanks for the insight guys. Will do some additional research based on the tips.
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www.TheKayakLaunch
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Orange County
Posts: 241
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Quote:
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Menifee, CA
Posts: 1,474
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Rockfish setup...
Personally, since the depth we are able to fish is deeper, I've gone electric.
https://smile.amazon.com/Shimano-PLE...%2C146&sr=8-18 A bit higher in price then a manual reel but well worth it. The rod it is mounted on is an Ugly Stik heavy jigging rod, although I'm not sure if you can find them any more. There are other brands of reels in that same price range too. https://www.tackledirect.com/ugly-st...sting-rod.html You can get the batteries online as well... https://smile.amazon.com/FengWings-R...s%2C227&sr=8-6 The battery will last through a single day of fishing but it's a good idea to have backups. I also found one on eBay that lasts about a day and a half of serious use... https://www.ebay.com/itm/292817690384 Took this out on a three day rockfish trip, worked great. Many of the guys on the trip laughed at first, but after a few drops down in the deeper spots using 24-32oz weights on some monster reds they started warming up and asking questions. Just a thought...
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Palos Verdes
Posts: 1,873
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electric...
Like PapaDave I've gone electric also...
![]() I have a bad case of arthritis in both wrists and thumbs...so the Diawa Tanacom 500 is my choice for rockfishing...when it comes to prospecting a new deep area I have no problem sending 8oz. or more down 400'...and it's a level wind... ![]() I added a Hobie connector to the power cable and I use an old Hobie battery under the seat of my PA and it lasts me all day and my hands are happy... ![]()
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www.TheKayakLaunch
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Orange County
Posts: 241
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Wow, I had not really considered an electric reel as I remember them being too big and expensive. Its been a while since I last used them. But the last time I was out and had to crank up from 400 ft several times with no tacos, I got a little irritated
![]() So ya, that makes since, especially now that I see the reel size can be pretty small and the cost is within reason. I did some additional research and as I do, created an article for my blog. https://thekayaklaunch.com/electric-fishing-reel/ Thanks for the input.
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#9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,910
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Here is mine:
31-Shimano Beastmaster 9000 electric reel. Saved my back each time we checked bait and hooked fish. The roller bearing guides also made the reeling up or dropping down more efficient and smooth. ![]() I was so glad that the batteries lasted all day. 15-The last fish of the last day and the biggest of the two trips. Estimated 196 lbs. ![]() From my Alaska trip. I recently was on a sand dab fishing trip. Fishing in 100 M (300 ft.) depths. Boy did I have fun pushing the button and bring in a 2 lbs. sinker up to 6 M (18 ft.) of the boat. I made a case for the batteries, but it was not too portable. Working on a modification. Will report on it after experiment. Last edited by Mahigeer; 02-25-2022 at 06:26 PM. |
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