What gear do you use? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

HobieScot · 07-12-2015, 08:43 PM

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but with the new tech and materials being used there always seems to be something new out.

I am curious to see what you all are using for rods and reels. I have been using the same set ups for years and I'm always looking for a better mousetrap so to speak.

For inshore I use all Diawa reels (coastal and millionaire 300) and GLoomis rods. And for offshore I use all Avet reels (sx for the smaller class and of fish, LX for decent size fish, and an EX for Bigger fish like shark and decent size tuna) for rods I use GLoomis coastal and bass rods for inshore and GLoomis Bucarra and Palagic for offshore. For Jigging I use a Trevala rod that I fell in love with after trying a buddies in Mexico.

What set ups are you all using?

Cadillyak · 07-13-2015, 07:48 AM

On my kayak, you can always find these three setups:

Calcutta 400D on a 8' Phenix Classic Swimbait UMBX

Calcutta 400D on a 8' St. Croix Legend Extreme

Avet MXJ Raptor on a 7'0 Medium Seeker Hercules

I have a JX Raptor on a 7'0 Heavy Seeker Hercules, but haven't gotten to use either yet. Maybe this year....

07-12-2015, 08:43 PM	#1
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	What gear do you use? I'm sure this has been discussed before, but with the new tech and materials being used there always seems to be something new out. I am curious to see what you all are using for rods and reels. I have been using the same set ups for years and I'm always looking for a better mousetrap so to speak. For inshore I use all Diawa reels (coastal and millionaire 300) and GLoomis rods. And for offshore I use all Avet reels (sx for the smaller class and of fish, LX for decent size fish, and an EX for Bigger fish like shark and decent size tuna) for rods I use GLoomis coastal and bass rods for inshore and GLoomis Bucarra and Palagic for offshore. For Jigging I use a Trevala rod that I fell in love with after trying a buddies in Mexico. What set ups are you all using?

07-13-2015, 07:48 AM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	On my kayak, you can always find these three setups: Calcutta 400D on a 8' Phenix Classic Swimbait UMBX Calcutta 400D on a 8' St. Croix Legend Extreme Avet MXJ Raptor on a 7'0 Medium Seeker Hercules I have a JX Raptor on a 7'0 Heavy Seeker Hercules, but haven't gotten to use either yet. Maybe this year.... __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback