avet sx - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lamb · 12-13-2009, 07:42 AM

I think sometimes chit happens just because it's meant to be... regardless of your knot.

Good stuff. All of these knots are good, some people seem to prefer one over the others.

Since I'm lefty, I've mostly been winding Avets. I got 4-5 SXes. I put 250 to 300 yards of 40# spectra, (lately 50#, mostly because at Squidco never seem to have 40#

). Since that won't fill up your spool, you need to put some mono backing - the same or heavier line than your spectra strength. Squidco guys do it for me, ditto on them using Albright. That will give you plenty of line, especially for the kayak, as the "tow me around please" button is always in auto mode. You will not have to worry about being spooled.

I'm a knot retard, and I was never comfortable in my skills when it comes to tieing mono and spectra together for the few feet of floro top shot. I just use a 2 way swivel. I've never regretted it. Do not spare a few $$ on quality floro for the top shot. Some days it won't matter, floro or not. They ARE days when it definitely matters.

For the hook or a jig, I use San Diego knot. You do need to have something to jam your hook against when tightening it - plenty of eyelets on a kayak for that

dmrides · 12-14-2009, 12:47 PM

This has been really helpful thread.

I was curious about using the JD Dropper and wanted to give it a try. Does anyone know where I could find clear plastic tubing with that small of a diameter?

Thanks.

Fiskadoro · 12-14-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmrides

This has been really helpful thread.

I was curious about using the JD Dropper and wanted to give it a try. Does anyone know where I could find clear plastic tubing with that small of a diameter?

Thanks.

It's 1/8 Pneumatic tubing. I get mine a Graingers supply local in LA. I know there's one not too far from La Jolla but I can't remember exactly where it is.

Jim

PescadorPete · 12-14-2009, 02:23 PM

I use the Sinker Slides for this rig. Its popular on the East Coast for flounder and fluke fishing.

EFISH · 12-14-2009, 06:57 PM

Old ball point pen. Take it apart and cut up the clear tube.
Thanks Jim, I told you how well it's worked for me. Kills the halibut if you fish the eel grass. Bait just dances in the strike zone without hanging up...
Peace
EFISH

T-Rex · 12-14-2009, 09:23 PM

Ditto on the Tony Pena knot for joining spectra to mono or fluoro. I find it a little easier to tie on the water than the albright or uni to uni. As Jim said it casts great too.

Matt · 12-15-2009, 07:56 AM

Got about 4 knots I use:

Palomar for bait and some iron

San Diego for iron

reverse albright with lock knot

dropper loop (40lb line only)

not very fancy but it seems to get the job done!

12-13-2009, 07:42 AM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	I think sometimes chit happens just because it's meant to be... regardless of your knot. Good stuff. All of these knots are good, some people seem to prefer one over the others. Since I'm lefty, I've mostly been winding Avets. I got 4-5 SXes. I put 250 to 300 yards of 40# spectra, (lately 50#, mostly because at Squidco never seem to have 40# ). Since that won't fill up your spool, you need to put some mono backing - the same or heavier line than your spectra strength. Squidco guys do it for me, ditto on them using Albright. That will give you plenty of line, especially for the kayak, as the "tow me around please" button is always in auto mode. You will not have to worry about being spooled. I'm a knot retard, and I was never comfortable in my skills when it comes to tieing mono and spectra together for the few feet of floro top shot. I just use a 2 way swivel. I've never regretted it. Do not spare a few $$ on quality floro for the top shot. Some days it won't matter, floro or not. They ARE days when it definitely matters. For the hook or a jig, I use San Diego knot. You do need to have something to jam your hook against when tightening it - plenty of eyelets on a kayak for that __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

12-14-2009, 12:47 PM	#2
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	JD Dropper This has been really helpful thread. I was curious about using the JD Dropper and wanted to give it a try. Does anyone know where I could find clear plastic tubing with that small of a diameter? Thanks.

12-15-2009, 07:56 AM	#7
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Got about 4 knots I use: Palomar for bait and some iron San Diego for iron reverse albright with lock knot dropper loop (40lb line only) not very fancy but it seems to get the job done! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

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12-14-2009, 06:57 PM	#5
EFISH Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: in my head Posts: 31	Old ball point pen. Take it apart and cut up the clear tube. Thanks Jim, I told you how well it's worked for me. Kills the halibut if you fish the eel grass. Bait just dances in the strike zone without hanging up... Peace EFISH

12-14-2009, 09:23 PM	#6
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Ditto on the Tony Pena knot for joining spectra to mono or fluoro. I find it a little easier to tie on the water than the albright or uni to uni. As Jim said it casts great too.