Fishin the kelp with swimbaits - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. Adventure · 02-20-2012, 05:33 PM

Sure does, then just leave a short leader

William Novotny · 02-20-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Adventure

Sure does, then just leave a short leader

Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the braid? Doesnt it cut through the kelp at the point where its tied to the lure? Thats what I always assumed

ReedperkinsHB22 · 02-20-2012, 05:53 PM

ya i would suggest using a 1 to 2 ounce jig head, and using 5 to 6 1/2 inch swim baits, mc big hammers, or island plastics. if its overcast trying using darker colors and when the sun comes out you want to throw something that has some sparkle to it, i use Christmas tree or just any bait fish color when the suns out. when fishing for calico you need to fish out where there are in the water coloum, they arent always on the bottom, try different retrieve speeds. also try casting on top of the kelp then when you get to a hole put your reel in free spool and let it sink out.
hope this helps Reed

02-20-2012, 05:33 PM	#1
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Sure does, then just leave a short leader

02-20-2012, 05:53 PM	#3
ReedperkinsHB22 Junior Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 20	ya i would suggest using a 1 to 2 ounce jig head, and using 5 to 6 1/2 inch swim baits, mc big hammers, or island plastics. if its overcast trying using darker colors and when the sun comes out you want to throw something that has some sparkle to it, i use Christmas tree or just any bait fish color when the suns out. when fishing for calico you need to fish out where there are in the water coloum, they arent always on the bottom, try different retrieve speeds. also try casting on top of the kelp then when you get to a hole put your reel in free spool and let it sink out. hope this helps Reed