What is your ideal rig for ... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dwntwnall4u · 03-24-2012, 01:05 PM

I would highly suggest a guided service to learn for the first time out at La Jolla. I hired the Sea Samurai which was an awesome learning experience.

Enceladus · 03-24-2012, 04:18 PM

Didn't mean to get anybody all upset. I thought it would make an interesting read, but no worries. I have been doing my homework and have a friend that's showing me the ropes. I've also talked to him about going out with a guide - he's said that he had a great experience with the Darkhorse, and I will more that likely go out with a guide eventually.

Based on my internet reading and advice from friends I've made some purchases on CL. My gear to this point includes:

Reels-
1. Saltist 40 spooled with 30 lb mono.
2. Sealine 50 with 65 lb spectra
3. Sealine 30 with 20 lb mono
4. Penn 146 (Squidder Jr) with 20 lb mono.
Rods-
1. Kencor 7' 20-50
2. Kencor 7' 8-30
3. Californian 7' 15-40
4. Kencor 5'6" 12-30

All my rods and reels have been purchased off CL for a grand total of $280 and I feel pretty good about my rigs.
I'll get this figured out one way or another. When I do, I'll come up with the best damned recipe for fish tacos on the planet and I'll share it with you.

HELLSTER INC. · 03-24-2012, 08:06 PM

How about a rig for Mr. T ? Still looking for my first T on a kayak.

Amish Ed · 03-24-2012, 09:38 PM

Get yourself a bass rig too. 7'6" Teramar and either a Cardiff or Curado to go on it.

steveooo · 03-25-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Enceladus

Didn't mean to get anybody all upset. I thought it would make an interesting read, but no worries. I have been doing my homework and have a friend that's showing me the ropes. I've also talked to him about going out with a guide - he's said that he had a great experience with the Darkhorse, and I will more that likely go out with a guide eventually.

Based on my internet reading and advice from friends I've made some purchases on CL. My gear to this point includes:

Reels-
1. Saltist 40 spooled with 30 lb mono.
2. Sealine 50 with 65 lb spectra
3. Sealine 30 with 20 lb mono
4. Penn 146 (Squidder Jr) with 20 lb mono.
Rods-
1. Kencor 7' 20-50
2. Kencor 7' 8-30
3. Californian 7' 15-40
4. Kencor 5'6" 12-30

All my rods and reels have been purchased off CL for a grand total of $280 and I feel pretty good about my rigs.
I'll get this figured out one way or another. When I do, I'll come up with the best damned recipe for fish tacos on the planet and I'll share it with you.

I'd put that 65 spectra on that saltist 40 and pair it with the 15-40 lb rig for YT and WSB, and on a lighter rod for halibut. While it may not be the ideal rig for every type of fishing that you will do, it will certainly be a good base to start. With a flouro leader, you could turn that into a pretty versitile rig for a variety of species.

Devildawgjj · 03-25-2012, 08:20 AM

I too have the Sealine 50 w/ 65# spectra. I love it! I use either a 30 or 40# floro leader. I have it on a 800M, and this is my TY, WS, Halibut rig. The first two I have yet to catch. My lighter rig is a 700L on a 40SHA w/25# mono.

I like to keep my shit simple. I just have two rods/reels.

For hooks I use 1/0-3/0 gamakatsu circle hooks and 3/0 Mustand 94150. Again simple, I don't care to have a whole tray of random hooks. Others will say different, but that's the nature of the sport.

I'm willing to heed to the advice of others, but ultimately, it's what you are comfortable with. And of course YMMV....

03-24-2012, 08:06 PM	#3
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	How about a rig for Mr. T ? Still looking for my first T on a kayak. __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

03-24-2012, 09:38 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Get yourself a bass rig too. 7'6" Teramar and either a Cardiff or Curado to go on it. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

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03-24-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
dwntwnall4u Kevin C. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego/Hawaii Posts: 146	I would highly suggest a guided service to learn for the first time out at La Jolla. I hired the Sea Samurai which was an awesome learning experience.

03-24-2012, 04:18 PM	#2
Enceladus Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 70	Didn't mean to get anybody all upset. I thought it would make an interesting read, but no worries. I have been doing my homework and have a friend that's showing me the ropes. I've also talked to him about going out with a guide - he's said that he had a great experience with the Darkhorse, and I will more that likely go out with a guide eventually. Based on my internet reading and advice from friends I've made some purchases on CL. My gear to this point includes: Reels- 1. Saltist 40 spooled with 30 lb mono. 2. Sealine 50 with 65 lb spectra 3. Sealine 30 with 20 lb mono 4. Penn 146 (Squidder Jr) with 20 lb mono. Rods- 1. Kencor 7' 20-50 2. Kencor 7' 8-30 3. Californian 7' 15-40 4. Kencor 5'6" 12-30 All my rods and reels have been purchased off CL for a grand total of $280 and I feel pretty good about my rigs. I'll get this figured out one way or another. When I do, I'll come up with the best damned recipe for fish tacos on the planet and I'll share it with you.

03-25-2012, 08:20 AM	#6
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	I too have the Sealine 50 w/ 65# spectra. I love it! I use either a 30 or 40# floro leader. I have it on a 800M, and this is my TY, WS, Halibut rig. The first two I have yet to catch. My lighter rig is a 700L on a 40SHA w/25# mono. I like to keep my shit simple. I just have two rods/reels. For hooks I use 1/0-3/0 gamakatsu circle hooks and 3/0 Mustand 94150. Again simple, I don't care to have a whole tray of random hooks. Others will say different, but that's the nature of the sport. I'm willing to heed to the advice of others, but ultimately, it's what you are comfortable with. And of course YMMV....