Advice Ketchikan Southern Southeast Alaska - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

grey zone · 06-11-2015, 04:05 PM

I have not been to Ketchikan but I travel to the state a couple of time a year and always bring rods. I would recommend 2 piece spinning rods in the 12-20 lb. or 10-17 rating. Fenwick and TFO make some nice rods that are not to expensive. I like long rods for casting and 2 piece 9 footers are no problem in my 56" carry-on rod tube. My tube usually fits in the back of an overhead and if it doesn't a flight attendant will find a spot for it. A 3500 size spinning reel with 30-50 spectra will work fine. I use a very short 15-20" fluorocarbon leader from 12-20 lb. test. Bring an assortment of Blue Fox Vibrax spinners in the #3-5 size, pink is the most popular color.

captnblood34 · 06-11-2015, 06:24 PM

Sorry, no free advice here. I WILL however gladly come with you on your dime and tell you whatever you want to hear!

Good luck

J

quilicaw · 06-16-2015, 07:50 AM

Thanks guys. You rock

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06-11-2015, 04:05 PM	#1
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	I have not been to Ketchikan but I travel to the state a couple of time a year and always bring rods. I would recommend 2 piece spinning rods in the 12-20 lb. or 10-17 rating. Fenwick and TFO make some nice rods that are not to expensive. I like long rods for casting and 2 piece 9 footers are no problem in my 56" carry-on rod tube. My tube usually fits in the back of an overhead and if it doesn't a flight attendant will find a spot for it. A 3500 size spinning reel with 30-50 spectra will work fine. I use a very short 15-20" fluorocarbon leader from 12-20 lb. test. Bring an assortment of Blue Fox Vibrax spinners in the #3-5 size, pink is the most popular color.

06-11-2015, 06:24 PM	#2
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Sorry, no free advice here. I WILL however gladly come with you on your dime and tell you whatever you want to hear! Good luck J

06-16-2015, 07:50 AM	#3
quilicaw The Professor Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ventura/San Diego Posts: 23	Thank you Thanks guys. You rock