just startn out (gear ?) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bugcatcher · 05-23-2010, 07:03 AM

Been hoopin & bay fishin for several years. Now want to get into the YT WSB game. Question? Is there a spinning reel & rod combo you can suggest to fish surface irons. Maybe a user friendly traditional reel ? What Im gettin at is more time fishin less time bird nestin. Thanx

Billy V · 05-23-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bugcatcher

Been hoopin & bay fishin for several years. Now want to get into the YT WSB game. Question? Is there a spinning reel & rod combo you can suggest to fish surface irons. Maybe a user friendly traditional reel ? What Im gettin at is more time fishin less time bird nestin. Thanx

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There are only 2 ways that i know how to cast a surface iron from a convention reel without birds nesting the line.

1. Learn how to cast through good instruction, practice, and trial and error.

2. Buy an Avet Reel with Magic Cast.

The Kid · 05-23-2010, 04:52 PM

id go with number 1

Three3Divine · 05-23-2010, 07:20 PM

look at getting a Diawa Sealine 40HA there really inexpensive you can pick one up from joey at squidco for a 105 bucks and there vary easy to cast, but like the guy said above just get some good instruction and go to the park or bay and just stand out there and practice casting and remember its a lob you dont have to wing it out there a mile! and keep your finger on the spool a little bit and you'll do just fine!

good luck out there and tight lines!!

Joey P.

danny · 05-23-2010, 09:24 PM

I use a spinning reel, just get the largest one they have at walmart under $40. I have good luck with it 2 YT so far this season and it has never had a bird nest. On the other hand I would rather fight a big fish on the avet or penn conventional reel.

The Kid · 05-23-2010, 09:57 PM

Saltist 40SH paired with Seeker Ulua sealed deal. I have them at Turner's $50 dollars off the saltists. All models get em while i have em

batty1of3 · 05-24-2010, 06:15 AM

Tennis ball screwdriver and a zip tie = easy 2 oz practice plug you can even cut a small slit in the ball to put lead into to add wieght if you want to practice with more weight

Jimmyz123 · 05-24-2010, 07:43 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s1Rwwcmkzc

Watch the video above and listen very well to what Jim is saying about rolling the reel over while casting. It's a very easy thing to learn and believe me it will help you avoid the birds nests.

05-23-2010, 07:03 AM	#1
bugcatcher Junior Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: north county Posts: 2	just startn out (gear ?) Been hoopin & bay fishin for several years. Now want to get into the YT WSB game. Question? Is there a spinning reel & rod combo you can suggest to fish surface irons. Maybe a user friendly traditional reel ? What Im gettin at is more time fishin less time bird nestin. Thanx

05-23-2010, 07:20 PM	#4
Three3Divine Junior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29	.. look at getting a Diawa Sealine 40HA there really inexpensive you can pick one up from joey at squidco for a 105 bucks and there vary easy to cast, but like the guy said above just get some good instruction and go to the park or bay and just stand out there and practice casting and remember its a lob you dont have to wing it out there a mile! and keep your finger on the spool a little bit and you'll do just fine! good luck out there and tight lines!! Joey P.

05-23-2010, 04:52 PM	#3
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	id go with number 1

05-23-2010, 09:24 PM	#5
danny Danny Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	I use a spinning reel, just get the largest one they have at walmart under $40. I have good luck with it 2 YT so far this season and it has never had a bird nest. On the other hand I would rather fight a big fish on the avet or penn conventional reel.

05-23-2010, 09:57 PM	#6
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Saltist 40SH paired with Seeker Ulua sealed deal. I have them at Turner's $50 dollars off the saltists. All models get em while i have em

05-24-2010, 06:15 AM	#7
batty1of3 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 51	Tennis ball screwdriver and a zip tie = easy 2 oz practice plug you can even cut a small slit in the ball to put lead into to add wieght if you want to practice with more weight

05-24-2010, 07:43 AM	#8
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s1Rwwcmkzc Watch the video above and listen very well to what Jim is saying about rolling the reel over while casting. It's a very easy thing to learn and believe me it will help you avoid the birds nests.