Just picked me up a new reel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kiyo21 · 05-30-2015, 06:33 PM

The daiwa saltiest BG35H for some yoyo iron, looking to target YT, WSB, BUTT ect... What rod would any of you recommend to pair up with it? I was thinking a 7'8"-8' medium heavy fast action for about 20-30 or 40 rating sound good? Or what should I change? I'm probably gunna use 65-80 braid with a 25-30 leader.

FARRIER · 05-30-2015, 07:28 PM

I fish that reel 65# izor to 20-40 pound flouro. It rotates between a seeker classic 20-40, 900j, and a 50# yoyo stick. I like it for flylining, yoyo, but loooove it for surface iron. Its a very forgiving caster. Its caught tuna to 45, a million yt, wsb and just needed its first full service after a few great years of service.

kiyo21 · 05-30-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FARRIER

I fish that reel 65# izor to 20-40 pound flouro. It rotates between a seeker classic 20-40, 900j, and a 50# yoyo stick. I like it for flylining, yoyo, but loooove it for surface iron. Its a very forgiving caster. Its caught tuna to 45, a million yt, wsb and just needed its first full service after a few great years of service.

Very nice! Makes me happy to hear that I made a good choice, what length of rod do you use for the yoyo?

tanners · 05-31-2015, 01:00 AM

Fantastic reel. I use mine for surface iron on a custom 90j I wrapped but any 6' rod with a fairly stout action will serve you well for yoyo. I use a 6' Sturdy Stik that I've had for years and will be using for years to come. It's only $30, too.

Sir LJ · 05-31-2015, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tanners

Fantastic reel. I use mine for surface iron on a custom 90j I wrapped but any 6' rod with a fairly stout action will serve you well for yoyo. I use a 6' Sturdy Stik that I've had for years and will be using for years to come. It's only $30, too.

What's the action on the sturdy stik?

tanners · 05-31-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir LJ

What's the action on the sturdy stik?

It's fairly parabolic once it starts to bend and has a medium-soft tip. It can be used for pretty heavy weights/jigs and trolling but once a fish takes it, the rod has an arc from about 4" above the handle to the tip and is rather flexible.

taggermike · 06-01-2015, 09:28 AM

Yoyo iron fishing isnt subtle, requires little or no casting, and is all about power. So a pure yoyo rod doesn't need to be long or sensitive. 6-7 feet, glass or graphite, and rated to fish 40-60 lb. Mike

05-30-2015, 06:33 PM	#1
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	Just picked me up a new reel The daiwa saltiest BG35H for some yoyo iron, looking to target YT, WSB, BUTT ect... What rod would any of you recommend to pair up with it? I was thinking a 7'8"-8' medium heavy fast action for about 20-30 or 40 rating sound good? Or what should I change? I'm probably gunna use 65-80 braid with a 25-30 leader.

05-30-2015, 07:28 PM	#2
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I fish that reel 65# izor to 20-40 pound flouro. It rotates between a seeker classic 20-40, 900j, and a 50# yoyo stick. I like it for flylining, yoyo, but loooove it for surface iron. Its a very forgiving caster. Its caught tuna to 45, a million yt, wsb and just needed its first full service after a few great years of service. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

05-31-2015, 01:00 AM	#4
tanners Junior Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 15	Fantastic reel. I use mine for surface iron on a custom 90j I wrapped but any 6' rod with a fairly stout action will serve you well for yoyo. I use a 6' Sturdy Stik that I've had for years and will be using for years to come. It's only $30, too.

06-01-2015, 09:28 AM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Yoyo iron fishing isnt subtle, requires little or no casting, and is all about power. So a pure yoyo rod doesn't need to be long or sensitive. 6-7 feet, glass or graphite, and rated to fish 40-60 lb. Mike