New to the area - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dmrides · 10-25-2013, 09:42 AM

Welcome. It looks like you already got the hang of it!

When I use macs, I like 8-10" the best, but you will still catch plenty of fish on 12" as well. I hook 'em through the nose when trolling, if I want 'em to go down a bit I shoulder hook them. I use an egg sinker if I want them deeper, or a torpedo sinker for dropper loop. I only use a stinger if I am fishing for buts and getting raked baits.

Trolling speed is just a gentle paddle, but don't stress since you can't go all that fast on a yak, you just want to keep the line tight and go for a nice easy cruise.

Unless I am running low, I always use a whole squid for rock fishing.

You always have a better chance of catching fish with a line in the water. Threshers love the rapala types, but you will usually tail hook them with these. If given the choice, I would rather have a mac in the water and since I never target threshers, I don't use rapalas.

I am not sure if there is a smart card that shows the limits and sizes, but lots of guys make their own.

Best of luck to you!

Smthtnnr · 10-25-2013, 09:51 AM

8-10 inch Macks are perfect. You will find the yellowtail grounds.. Normally there will be a couple kayakers there. Rapalas aren't that effective on yellowtail, but you never know. I always use whole squid, tends to keep the dinks away a little bit better. I always nose hook my baits, nothing too complicated there. Picking the right bait is really important, you want one that will stay alive and swim well. Also make sure you are using 65lb power pro to deal with the kelp. Good luck out there see you on the water

10-25-2013, 09:42 AM	#1
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Welcome. It looks like you already got the hang of it! When I use macs, I like 8-10" the best, but you will still catch plenty of fish on 12" as well. I hook 'em through the nose when trolling, if I want 'em to go down a bit I shoulder hook them. I use an egg sinker if I want them deeper, or a torpedo sinker for dropper loop. I only use a stinger if I am fishing for buts and getting raked baits. Trolling speed is just a gentle paddle, but don't stress since you can't go all that fast on a yak, you just want to keep the line tight and go for a nice easy cruise. Unless I am running low, I always use a whole squid for rock fishing. You always have a better chance of catching fish with a line in the water. Threshers love the rapala types, but you will usually tail hook them with these. If given the choice, I would rather have a mac in the water and since I never target threshers, I don't use rapalas. I am not sure if there is a smart card that shows the limits and sizes, but lots of guys make their own. Best of luck to you!

10-25-2013, 09:51 AM	#2
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	8-10 inch Macks are perfect. You will find the yellowtail grounds.. Normally there will be a couple kayakers there. Rapalas aren't that effective on yellowtail, but you never know. I always use whole squid, tends to keep the dinks away a little bit better. I always nose hook my baits, nothing too complicated there. Picking the right bait is really important, you want one that will stay alive and swim well. Also make sure you are using 65lb power pro to deal with the kelp. Good luck out there see you on the water