Rod and reel question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gunner58 · 05-14-2015, 08:33 PM

Thanks guys and again I didn't mean to insult anyone just wondering what is too light. Looks like I'm gonna invest in a saltist. And breaking the bank for me is a reel over 200. I have been kayak fishing for the past 6 years on the east coast and the gear that I have was plenty heavy for a 20lb striper. I am not opposed to shelling out 300 for a good rod and reel.

Deamon · 05-15-2015, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I guess that means I lack talent....

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Originally Posted by Gunner58

Thanks guys and again I didn't mean to insult anyone just wondering what is too light.

Gunner man, don't let your guard down when wolves lurk on BWE. When someone tries to bitch-slap you...you've gotta bitch-slap them back harder, no apologies required

Like the guy above...FulofshitRac...here's a recent photo of him and his ride...he calls it his "dugout papaya" or something like that...hope this helps. Go get yours. Jim

kauaiboy04 · 05-15-2015, 07:29 AM

avet sx spooled w/50lb braid to 25lb fluoro, on a 15-40lb rod. i do just fine for yellows with that.

the general consensus you'll find on this board is 65lb to 30-40lb fluoro and a similar rod.

mpc · 05-15-2015, 09:14 AM

Guys I appreciate the info I'm getting from this thread and the forum in general. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and opinions.

05-15-2015, 07:29 AM	#3
kauaiboy04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 215	avet sx spooled w/50lb braid to 25lb fluoro, on a 15-40lb rod. i do just fine for yellows with that. the general consensus you'll find on this board is 65lb to 30-40lb fluoro and a similar rod. __________________ http://socalkayak.blogspot.com

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05-14-2015, 08:33 PM	#1
Gunner58 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 81	Thanks guys and again I didn't mean to insult anyone just wondering what is too light. Looks like I'm gonna invest in a saltist. And breaking the bank for me is a reel over 200. I have been kayak fishing for the past 6 years on the east coast and the gear that I have was plenty heavy for a 20lb striper. I am not opposed to shelling out 300 for a good rod and reel.

05-15-2015, 09:14 AM	#4
mpc Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 70	Guys I appreciate the info I'm getting from this thread and the forum in general. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and opinions.