Slightly off topic... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TylerJones62 · 09-08-2016, 03:07 PM

I just got back from a two day last week and most fish brought on board were in the 60-90 pound range. The jackpot fish was a 95+ yellowfin. Big fish for sure. Don't fish anything lighter than 40#. Use fluro leader with thin circle hooks. That's what worked for me.

INGRIDSDAD · 09-08-2016, 03:35 PM

The rig you have is perfect. If you are fishing the flat fall jig you may want to go with heavier flouro. Make sure you have some of the BIG flat falls, the big ones were the ones catching fish.

Mr_Fixit · 09-09-2016, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the tips and confirmations guys. Greatly appreciated.

I cast well and accurately with spinners and baitcasters, but casting with this Penn is really problematic for me. I almost always get a nice little nest. I suppose I need to practice in a park with a weight.

I like the idea of flat falling jigs, assuming I can cast the damn things. If we are using live bait, what size hooks do you guys suggest?

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09-08-2016, 03:07 PM	#1
TylerJones62 Junior Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Corona Posts: 13	I just got back from a two day last week and most fish brought on board were in the 60-90 pound range. The jackpot fish was a 95+ yellowfin. Big fish for sure. Don't fish anything lighter than 40#. Use fluro leader with thin circle hooks. That's what worked for me.

09-08-2016, 03:35 PM	#2
INGRIDSDAD Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riverside Posts: 108	The rig you have is perfect. If you are fishing the flat fall jig you may want to go with heavier flouro. Make sure you have some of the BIG flat falls, the big ones were the ones catching fish.

09-09-2016, 09:02 AM	#3
Mr_Fixit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 130	Thanks for the tips and confirmations guys. Greatly appreciated. I cast well and accurately with spinners and baitcasters, but casting with this Penn is really problematic for me. I almost always get a nice little nest. I suppose I need to practice in a park with a weight. I like the idea of flat falling jigs, assuming I can cast the damn things. If we are using live bait, what size hooks do you guys suggest?