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

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?

dorado50 · 08-28-2009, 02:24 PM

A cork from a wine bottle works just fine

Sounds like your all geared up! Hope you get that 60# YT and/or that 70# WSB! good luck....

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!

IntrntFshrman · 08-28-2009, 02:27 PM

I lied...REAL last question: do you guys have a good address handy that the GPS on my car will put me close to the La Jolla launch? I'm assuming the launch is the same as the camera on this site? Also, where do you park after that? Will I need quarters/cash for parking?

Thanks!

Whizz Bang · 08-28-2009, 02:36 PM

Mike,

Google La jolla shores launch. It will put you onto a site that has it for you. Also give me a call so we can coordinate.

-Eric

IntrntFshrman · 08-28-2009, 02:57 PM

Eric, did you go out today? Going to dinner with kids/wife. Will call you probably after 6pm?

Mike

Holy Mackerel · 08-28-2009, 02:32 PM

A pool noodle (also known as a water log) is a cylindrical piece of polyethylene foam, sometimes hollow. Pool noodles may used by people of all ages while swimming. They are useful when learning to swim, for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. Pool noodles are particularly useful to support amateur snorkelers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_noodle

I cut about ~6", and wrap my sabiki around it when I am done.

FWIW, I like to have all my gear tied up before I get out there.

Just drive down Ave. de la playa until it ends on the sand. There are no parking meters, just park on the street.

08-28-2009, 12:55 PM	#1
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	#2
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!!!!

08-28-2009, 02:20 PM	#4
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	What is a pool noodle?

08-28-2009, 02:24 PM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	A cork from a wine bottle works just fine Sounds like your all geared up! Hope you get that 60# YT and/or that 70# WSB! good luck....

08-28-2009, 02:22 PM	#6
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	#7
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!

08-28-2009, 02:27 PM	#8
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	I lied...REAL last question: do you guys have a good address handy that the GPS on my car will put me close to the La Jolla launch? I'm assuming the launch is the same as the camera on this site? Also, where do you park after that? Will I need quarters/cash for parking? Thanks!

08-28-2009, 02:36 PM	#9
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Mike, Google La jolla shores launch. It will put you onto a site that has it for you. Also give me a call so we can coordinate. -Eric

08-28-2009, 02:57 PM	#10
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Eric, did you go out today? Going to dinner with kids/wife. Will call you probably after 6pm? Mike

08-28-2009, 02:32 PM	#11
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	A pool noodle (also known as a water log) is a cylindrical piece of polyethylene foam, sometimes hollow. Pool noodles may used by people of all ages while swimming. They are useful when learning to swim, for floating, for rescue reaching, in various forms of water play, and for aquatic exercise. Pool noodles are particularly useful to support amateur snorkelers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_noodle I cut about ~6", and wrap my sabiki around it when I am done. FWIW, I like to have all my gear tied up before I get out there. Just drive down Ave. de la playa until it ends on the sand. There are no parking meters, just park on the street.