Best Rod and Reel Setup For Rock Cod? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 02-23-2022, 07:30 AM

Personally, since the depth we are able to fish is deeper, I've gone electric.

https://smile.amazon.com/Shimano-PLE...%2C146&sr=8-18

A bit higher in price then a manual reel but well worth it. The rod it is mounted on is an Ugly Stik heavy jigging rod, although I'm not sure if you can find them any more. There are other brands of reels in that same price range too.

https://www.tackledirect.com/ugly-st...sting-rod.html

You can get the batteries online as well...

https://smile.amazon.com/FengWings-R...s%2C227&sr=8-6

The battery will last through a single day of fishing but it's a good idea to have backups. I also found one on eBay that lasts about a day and a half of serious use...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/292817690384

Took this out on a three day rockfish trip, worked great. Many of the guys on the trip laughed at first, but after a few drops down in the deeper spots using 24-32oz weights on some monster reds they started warming up and asking questions.

Just a thought...

02-23-2022, 07:30 AM	#7
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Rockfish setup... Personally, since the depth we are able to fish is deeper, I've gone electric. https://smile.amazon.com/Shimano-PLE...%2C146&sr=8-18 A bit higher in price then a manual reel but well worth it. The rod it is mounted on is an Ugly Stik heavy jigging rod, although I'm not sure if you can find them any more. There are other brands of reels in that same price range too. https://www.tackledirect.com/ugly-st...sting-rod.html You can get the batteries online as well... https://smile.amazon.com/FengWings-R...s%2C227&sr=8-6 The battery will last through a single day of fishing but it's a good idea to have backups. I also found one on eBay that lasts about a day and a half of serious use... https://www.ebay.com/itm/292817690384 Took this out on a three day rockfish trip, worked great. Many of the guys on the trip laughed at first, but after a few drops down in the deeper spots using 24-32oz weights on some monster reds they started warming up and asking questions. Just a thought... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...