Thoughts on rod lengths/cheaper reels for yakking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Whizz Bang · 08-24-2009, 02:52 PM

Mike,

I bought my kayak about 8 or 9 weeks ago. Before that, I was the guy who fished the cattleboats a measly 6 times a season. Often, I would have one of the deckhands tie my hook for me. Pathetic. 9 weeks ago I "stumbled" across the niche sport of kayak fishing and my life changed. I went to Ric at OEX Kearny and told him I needed everything. He talked me through it every step of the way. I owe Ric big time and he has my loyalty as a return customer forever.
I then bought my gear rods/reels/tackle and started teaching myself how to fish. I became addicted to the various sites dedicated to this sport and have read every article posted on 'How to Catch ____' (fill in the species) at least twice. I have never fished the bay. My first time on my kayak, or any kayak, was at La Jolla. With the exception of one fruitless morning at coronado, La Jolla is the only place Ive ever launched.

The only thing you should be concerned about is dumping your rig at the launch. That is really the most probable concern you have. No one likes to lose gear.

I think we need to take the mystique out of this whole La Jolla/ocean thing. My offer is still open to take you out. I understand your concerns about being in shape, however, great fishing can be had from a very comfortable distance/easy paddle from the launch. How about this weekend? I have been logging alot of hours out there recently. Most of them fruitless, but I promise not to laugh, anything you could do Ive probably already done it. In fact we can start the am with a couple of practice launches and a self rescue (no gear) if that would increase the comfort level.

Now for the Sabiki rig: I have the chopped version and it works great. If I could go back and do it again, I would go with the longer version. It is a pain to have to trim down the sabiki rig to fit the length. I can only really fish 3-4 hooks. I have never had anything bigger than a bonito chase my bait...but the only concern is that you would break your sabiki rig, not the rod. Honestly, I pray for the day that big fish are crashing my sabiki....that would be one epic day of fishing.

I now know what Ive been missing, and it kills me to see someone standing on the sidelines and hesitating...DO IT! PM me and lets go.

08-24-2009, 02:52 PM	#21
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Mike, lets go fishing this weekend! Mike, I bought my kayak about 8 or 9 weeks ago. Before that, I was the guy who fished the cattleboats a measly 6 times a season. Often, I would have one of the deckhands tie my hook for me. Pathetic. 9 weeks ago I "stumbled" across the niche sport of kayak fishing and my life changed. I went to Ric at OEX Kearny and told him I needed everything. He talked me through it every step of the way. I owe Ric big time and he has my loyalty as a return customer forever. I then bought my gear rods/reels/tackle and started teaching myself how to fish. I became addicted to the various sites dedicated to this sport and have read every article posted on 'How to Catch ____' (fill in the species) at least twice. I have never fished the bay. My first time on my kayak, or any kayak, was at La Jolla. With the exception of one fruitless morning at coronado, La Jolla is the only place Ive ever launched. The only thing you should be concerned about is dumping your rig at the launch. That is really the most probable concern you have. No one likes to lose gear. I think we need to take the mystique out of this whole La Jolla/ocean thing. My offer is still open to take you out. I understand your concerns about being in shape, however, great fishing can be had from a very comfortable distance/easy paddle from the launch. How about this weekend? I have been logging alot of hours out there recently. Most of them fruitless, but I promise not to laugh, anything you could do Ive probably already done it. In fact we can start the am with a couple of practice launches and a self rescue (no gear) if that would increase the comfort level. Now for the Sabiki rig: I have the chopped version and it works great. If I could go back and do it again, I would go with the longer version. It is a pain to have to trim down the sabiki rig to fit the length. I can only really fish 3-4 hooks. I have never had anything bigger than a bonito chase my bait...but the only concern is that you would break your sabiki rig, not the rod. Honestly, I pray for the day that big fish are crashing my sabiki....that would be one epic day of fishing. I now know what Ive been missing, and it kills me to see someone standing on the sidelines and hesitating...DO IT! PM me and lets go.