Advice From the Pros - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 08-06-2009, 08:15 AM

I am not a pro, more of a babysitter these days.

But...

I would recommend bumping up to #65 spectra. I use Power Pro, there are some who dislike it, but it has been solid for me. I guess it would depend on how often you fish, again for me these days, my spectra will last 20yrs.

But if you fish regularly, I would just inspect it, for nicks, etc. You may just have to peel off 10-50ft.

Go to Fluoro over mono for a topshot.

I would recommend a shorter top shot. My top shots are 3-6ft, just depends how finicky the fish are, that way you are sawing with spectra.

Btw, I dislike spectra to fluoro knots. I use small high rated swivels. uni knots all the way around, maybe a palomar at the hook.

I am sure others with more experience will chime in, hope this helps.

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08-06-2009, 08:15 AM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I am not a pro, more of a babysitter these days. But... I would recommend bumping up to #65 spectra. I use Power Pro, there are some who dislike it, but it has been solid for me. I guess it would depend on how often you fish, again for me these days, my spectra will last 20yrs. But if you fish regularly, I would just inspect it, for nicks, etc. You may just have to peel off 10-50ft. Go to Fluoro over mono for a topshot. I would recommend a shorter top shot. My top shots are 3-6ft, just depends how finicky the fish are, that way you are sawing with spectra. Btw, I dislike spectra to fluoro knots. I use small high rated swivels. uni knots all the way around, maybe a palomar at the hook. I am sure others with more experience will chime in, hope this helps.