Thoughts on rod lengths/cheaper reels for yakking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 08-13-2009, 08:16 PM

Yep I remember you man.

The Ulua is a lot of rod on the kayak, But thats what Josh and I both use and I love it. It takes a special butt cap (or none at all) to fit in the kayaks rod holders though.

Run Mono on the iron man, You want that stretch so you can hammer the drag and not break off when you get bit. Also I recommend sticking with a conventional reel for the Iron, Its easier to Wind into fish that way and also is going to have the power you need. In addition heavy line on a spinning reel doesnt work well.

08-13-2009, 08:16 PM	#7
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Yep I remember you man. The Ulua is a lot of rod on the kayak, But thats what Josh and I both use and I love it. It takes a special butt cap (or none at all) to fit in the kayaks rod holders though. Run Mono on the iron man, You want that stretch so you can hammer the drag and not break off when you get bit. Also I recommend sticking with a conventional reel for the Iron, Its easier to Wind into fish that way and also is going to have the power you need. In addition heavy line on a spinning reel doesnt work well. __________________ CJ Siebler

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