Rod and reel question

[Nic D]

Originally Posted by Gunner58

What do you all typically use for yellowtail?I enjoy going as light as I can. It's all about the fight.

I think you answered your own question.

I use Okuma 7' (bait) and 8' (iron) rods with Cedros 10 and 15 size reels loaded with 65lb Izor braid and 6' of 40Izor xxx.

Anyone can horse in a fish but it takes talent to get it done on a setup that most might think to be too light.

I don't fish yt all that much, but when I do, I'm not in a "talent" show. I really could care less what the next guy thinks of me, my equipment, my boat or my methods. I'm out there to put as much meat on the deck and have as much fun doing it as possible.

hope this helps.

Nic

[taggermike]

From a kayak I don't think many, or any, can horse in a big yellow tail no matter what the gear. I choose to use heavier gear; 65 lb braid, 30 or 40 lb leader, a Shimano TLD 15 lever drag and heavy all glass calstar rod. I've caught many yt on lighter gear but mostly use heavier gear now. Here are a few reasons. La Jolla can be a rough neighborhood; crowds, anchor lines, lobster trap lines, thick kelp, and too many too smart sea lions. Every second the fish is on the line increases it's odd of finding a way to get away, or get killed by a dog, and lowers your odds of landing the fish. I like fighting fish as well, but when you've been fishing all day for 1 bite and you fight the fish for 1/2 an hour only to have a dog get it you might with you'd had heavier gear. Lastly, I'd rather have too much rather than too little. There is always a chance you might hook a real trophy fish; 50 lb yt, 50 lb halibut 60-70ln seabass. By all means, use what you like. I prefer heavier gear. Mike