Fishing Near the Kelp - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Quilted Germ · 04-01-2009, 02:11 PM

Guys, I was wondering, when fishing near the kelp, is a 25lb floro leader adequate if I am using 40 or 50 lb. braided? I haven't caught anything worth a lick, but I would like to be prepared when the heavens open up and shine brightly upon me. Thanks.

Gregg

Dan · 04-01-2009, 02:51 PM

should be fine. just let the braid do the work. no horsing the fish if it buries.

Quilted Germ · 04-01-2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks Dan...

Sebastian · 04-02-2009, 06:25 AM

Thanks for asking, I was wondering the same.

Do you fish this rig with a swivel - Carolina rig style or with knot and the weight resting on the hook?

j mo · 04-02-2009, 07:40 AM

Gregg uses buble gum and tinfoil to tie all his knots.....

Dan · 04-03-2009, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sebastian

Do you fish this rig with a swivel - Carolina rig style or with knot and the weight resting on the hook?

You can use spectra connected to flouro with either a small ring or swivel. Add 2 oz above the swivel for a carolina rig.

04-01-2009, 02:11 PM	#1
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Fishing Near the Kelp Guys, I was wondering, when fishing near the kelp, is a 25lb floro leader adequate if I am using 40 or 50 lb. braided? I haven't caught anything worth a lick, but I would like to be prepared when the heavens open up and shine brightly upon me. Thanks. Gregg

04-01-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	should be fine. just let the braid do the work. no horsing the fish if it buries.

04-01-2009, 09:23 PM	#3
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Thanks Dan...

04-02-2009, 06:25 AM	#4
Sebastian Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 35	Thanks for asking, I was wondering the same. Do you fish this rig with a swivel - Carolina rig style or with knot and the weight resting on the hook?

04-02-2009, 07:40 AM	#5
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Gregg uses buble gum and tinfoil to tie all his knots.....