Setting up for LJ

[flip4i]

Making my first trip to LJ this friday and I want your opinions on how I should set up.

I only have 2 "heavy" combos.
1. TLD Star 20/40 on a 6.5ft heavy spooled with 40lb mono topshot
2. Daiwa SLX20 on an 8ft teramar heavy spooled with 20lb mono topshot

I figure I can use the first set up for working the bottom and the second for surface/yoyo.

The questions:

1. Do these setups make sense for targeting yellowtail/wsb? If not, what should I change?

2. If the game plan is to work the kelp, should I rip out the mono from the second setup and use straight braid?

[Billy V]

30 - 40 lb Mono for winter yo yo
Straight braid for kelp fishing.

It would not be easy to turn a big fish with the #20
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Look through the "Information" link above for a check list, and some general info on wintertime fishing.

[FISHIONADO]

I like 65# green spectra with a flourescent bead to a swivel then 4' of 25# flouro to a ringed hook for WSB. I've caught a 45# and 46# WSB with that rig, it's like a lucky hat for me now.

20# mono will work in open water but if you are near the kelp you'll want to put on the brakes before a fish runs for cover and the 20# might not hold.

Good luck out there.

[flip4i]

Thanks for the input guys. I think I will rip out the 20lb test and put on a short 25lb flouro. Hopefully I can post a report using one of those yt and/or wsb smilies tomorrow.

[FISHIONADO]

I forgot to mention when targeting WSB I usually use a 2oz slider above the swivel and bead to get the bait deeper. Sometimes I'll use a 4oz if the current is strong.

[flip4i]

Thanks for the tips. Hopefully they work as well for me tomorrow.

[HOBIE SHAQ1]

Hey flip4i... In order to find out if the tips are truly of good use, you'd actually have to go out fishing (like TODAY!!!) to find out. :you_rock: (NOT!!!)

FYI to all Big Water's Edge Patrons... I'm just pullin' flip4i's chain because we had planned to go out fishing together in LJ this morning, but somebody forgot to wake-up.

[flip4i]

LOL, I did wake up. Just the wrong time... Dude, we'll go when you can go. Just let me know...