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

yakrider · 08-24-2009, 04:36 PM

You bought the Avets to use...
use them...
I fish with Trinidads at La Jolla and everywhere else I fish
boat, kayak...it's all the same...
If the surf is questionable...I stow on launch...
and no matter what the conditions...
I always stow on landing...
the reels come off the rods and go into a drybag
and go inside the kayak all the time...
then get rinsed off at home...
use the good stuff...
it's way more fun...
you own it...
use it...

Whizz Bang · 08-28-2009, 04:31 AM

I just got a PM. Im taking Mike out Saturday. Hes finally gonna do it.

I can just see the tour now. And over here I saw one of Josh's clients take a big one. Over there I saw another one josh's clients take one. Over there I saw a picture of one of Joshs clients holding one........

Billy V · 08-28-2009, 12:13 PM

Take your kayak wheels for the return trip from the launch, Saturday is always crowded. Bring your hot weather gear and stay hydrated.

Catch a Big One.

warrior · 08-28-2009, 12:55 PM

I'm an orange county yakker but I've fished LJ twice everyone one was helpful especially mike (miguelitro) I'm recuperating from knee surgery but I'm hoping to try my newest Yak (15 trident) soon.

I love my sealine 20 & 30, looks like I'll be adding a 40, I also use my jigmasters and a shimano 15/30. I'm a pretty good caster but I leave my 9 footers for the boat; mainly use calstar and seeker 6 and 7 footers. I must admit that I have a few big five "on sale rods" that work just as well. I think the blanks and wraps are fine but the eyes seem to wear faster. I clean everything after each use and so no problems there.

Most of us have built our fishing gear over years so take it slow and see what you need and like what you buy; you'll save money in the long run.

Go get em!

IntrntFshrman · 08-28-2009, 02:07 PM

Guys, I'm so excited at going out tomorrow! Eric is going out today so I'll know how things are biting soon. With the intense heat, I'm hoping the water heats up and we see some action.

With things being so warm, do you guys think swim trunks and a decent shirt/hat/good sunblock is enough? How much water do you bring on board? I was thinking of going to bass pro shops (closest thing to me...no 'oex-type' places I know of nearby) to get some yakking clothes, but I don't just want to run out and buy any old thing if trunks/what I have will work in this weather.

Also, I don't think I can stay the entire day so exposure shouldn't be a big issue.

Any last minute advice? I'm thinking of bringing the following:

LX 6.01 40lb straight mono/matched calstar rod--bait rig/yo-yo jig rig.

JX 2 speed spectra backing but 90-100yds 40lb top shot matching seeker american series rod--surface jig. The rod is only 6 1/2 feet long but I really don't want to bring my 9' ULUA super seeker on the first trip to take a dump and lose it or something else...

SX 15lb mono seeker matched blue series for calicos/bonito.

I have one of those Sabiki rods but don't want the hassle of putting the SX on/off it so I think I'll bring a little 4lb test trout spinning rod I have.

I figure this is enough for first time, no? I have weights/hooks/Tady 45s in a few colors and the Tady surface ones as well. I have some jig baits as well for calicos.

The only thing I'm wondering is will the trout sabiki be a big hassle on the yak? Should I get a cheap little newell or something to put on it? Or even duct tape the spinning reel to it?

Can't wait!!!!

Holy Mackerel · 08-28-2009, 02:18 PM

Leave the trout rod at home, here is your sabiki rod.

Quote:

SX 15lb mono seeker matched blue series for calicos/bonito.

Once you get enough bait, stow your sabiki around a piece of pool noodle.

If you have hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, shorts, T-shirt will be fine, unless you are super sensative to sun. Just re-apply sunscreen.

good luck!

IntrntFshrman · 08-28-2009, 02:20 PM

What is a pool noodle?

warrior · 08-28-2009, 02:22 PM

I have waders but all summer I've gone out with shorts or light water pants. I always wear a long sleeve, light colored athletic shirt, the kind that drys fast. A must, is a hat, I wear a broad brim Indiana Jones type and sunscreen. Don't forget water and snacks. If you have a water proof camera; take it, you never know when you might want to capture the moment for you or someone else.

I wish I was going too, I told my wife that I would hardly use my knee and I promised to keep the bandages dry

. How do you think that went over.

Have fun I'm not going

IntrntFshrman · 08-28-2009, 02:25 PM

Last question:

Do you guys tie your gear on before heading out (jig/hooks/weight) or wait til you get out there? I would figure it's cool to troll while you're paddling out there, but have no idea how far it is to the kelp...is it just a 100 yards or so, or much further?

Thanks!

08-28-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 99	you'll have a blast I'm an orange county yakker but I've fished LJ twice everyone one was helpful especially mike (miguelitro) I'm recuperating from knee surgery but I'm hoping to try my newest Yak (15 trident) soon. I love my sealine 20 & 30, looks like I'll be adding a 40, I also use my jigmasters and a shimano 15/30. I'm a pretty good caster but I leave my 9 footers for the boat; mainly use calstar and seeker 6 and 7 footers. I must admit that I have a few big five "on sale rods" that work just as well. I think the blanks and wraps are fine but the eyes seem to wear faster. I clean everything after each use and so no problems there. Most of us have built our fishing gear over years so take it slow and see what you need and like what you buy; you'll save money in the long run. Go get em!

08-28-2009, 02:07 PM	#5
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Excited Guys, I'm so excited at going out tomorrow! Eric is going out today so I'll know how things are biting soon. With the intense heat, I'm hoping the water heats up and we see some action. With things being so warm, do you guys think swim trunks and a decent shirt/hat/good sunblock is enough? How much water do you bring on board? I was thinking of going to bass pro shops (closest thing to me...no 'oex-type' places I know of nearby) to get some yakking clothes, but I don't just want to run out and buy any old thing if trunks/what I have will work in this weather. Also, I don't think I can stay the entire day so exposure shouldn't be a big issue. Any last minute advice? I'm thinking of bringing the following: LX 6.01 40lb straight mono/matched calstar rod--bait rig/yo-yo jig rig. JX 2 speed spectra backing but 90-100yds 40lb top shot matching seeker american series rod--surface jig. The rod is only 6 1/2 feet long but I really don't want to bring my 9' ULUA super seeker on the first trip to take a dump and lose it or something else... SX 15lb mono seeker matched blue series for calicos/bonito. I have one of those Sabiki rods but don't want the hassle of putting the SX on/off it so I think I'll bring a little 4lb test trout spinning rod I have. I figure this is enough for first time, no? I have weights/hooks/Tady 45s in a few colors and the Tady surface ones as well. I have some jig baits as well for calicos. The only thing I'm wondering is will the trout sabiki be a big hassle on the yak? Should I get a cheap little newell or something to put on it? Or even duct tape the spinning reel to it? Can't wait!!!!

08-24-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	You bought the Avets to use... use them... I fish with Trinidads at La Jolla and everywhere else I fish boat, kayak...it's all the same... If the surf is questionable...I stow on launch... and no matter what the conditions... I always stow on landing... the reels come off the rods and go into a drybag and go inside the kayak all the time... then get rinsed off at home... use the good stuff... it's way more fun... you own it... use it...

08-28-2009, 04:31 AM	#2
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	I just got a PM. Im taking Mike out Saturday. Hes finally gonna do it. I can just see the tour now. And over here I saw one of Josh's clients take a big one. Over there I saw another one josh's clients take one. Over there I saw a picture of one of Joshs clients holding one........

08-28-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Take your kayak wheels for the return trip from the launch, Saturday is always crowded. Bring your hot weather gear and stay hydrated. Catch a Big One.

08-28-2009, 02:20 PM	#7
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	What is a pool noodle?

08-28-2009, 02:22 PM	#8
warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 99	I have waders but all summer I've gone out with shorts or light water pants. I always wear a long sleeve, light colored athletic shirt, the kind that drys fast. A must, is a hat, I wear a broad brim Indiana Jones type and sunscreen. Don't forget water and snacks. If you have a water proof camera; take it, you never know when you might want to capture the moment for you or someone else. I wish I was going too, I told my wife that I would hardly use my knee and I promised to keep the bandages dry . How do you think that went over. Have fun I'm not going

08-28-2009, 02:25 PM	#9
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Last question: Do you guys tie your gear on before heading out (jig/hooks/weight) or wait til you get out there? I would figure it's cool to troll while you're paddling out there, but have no idea how far it is to the kelp...is it just a 100 yards or so, or much further? Thanks!