Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge - View Single Post - Trying to learn more about Rod and Reel setups

Mahigeer · 01-15-2017, 02:19 PM

The numbers are listed tested line strength. I use braid of #60 or so and top it with 30-40 yards of mono, then tie the appropriate leader of about (5) feet long.

Some times the fish (yellowtails) are finicky and would become line shy.

Some times the fish are bigger and heavier line is needed.

If you are in the market to buy conventional reels, I highly recommend (2) speed reels.

Being so close to water on a kayak, no need for long rods.

I hope this is good start for you answer.

01-15-2017, 02:19 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	The numbers are listed tested line strength. I use braid of #60 or so and top it with 30-40 yards of mono, then tie the appropriate leader of about (5) feet long. Some times the fish (yellowtails) are finicky and would become line shy. Some times the fish are bigger and heavier line is needed. If you are in the market to buy conventional reels, I highly recommend (2) speed reels. Being so close to water on a kayak, no need for long rods. I hope this is good start for you answer. Last edited by Mahigeer; 01-15-2017 at 07:57 PM.