Yellowtail Setup - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cadillyak · 07-24-2014, 03:37 PM

One thing thing I see wrong with that setup would be getting the fish to the boat quickly as the dogs will want that catch as bad as you will.

jorluivil · 07-24-2014, 03:56 PM

Thats my setup 99.99% of the time.

ful-rac · 07-24-2014, 04:21 PM

I would go with something with more pulling power, like a 3/0 sized reel. Remember your on a boat not a kayak, you'll be competing with 60 of your closest friends. Avet Jx, Mx, Trinidad 16-20 would work good. You gotta get those fish in as fast as possible or else it's gonna be bad..! But with 60 of your closest friends....it might be bad anyways....

Widgeon · 07-24-2014, 05:24 PM

I would recommend a solid 30# or 40# rig. Nothing fancy.
But, there is nothing wrong with using what you've got. The cardiff 400 puts out about 11lbs of drag, so if you go to 30#, you'll want to crank that star pretty snug. Definitely spool it with 50# spectra and have leader material in 20 and 30. Couldn't hurt to have 25 also, but that's splitting hairs. Ask the deck hands which leader you should use.
Good luck and have fun.

07-24-2014, 03:37 PM	#1
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07-24-2014, 03:56 PM	#2
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07-24-2014, 04:21 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I would go with something with more pulling power, like a 3/0 sized reel. Remember your on a boat not a kayak, you'll be competing with 60 of your closest friends. Avet Jx, Mx, Trinidad 16-20 would work good. You gotta get those fish in as fast as possible or else it's gonna be bad..! But with 60 of your closest friends....it might be bad anyways.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-24-2014, 05:24 PM	#4
Widgeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Clairemont Posts: 175	I would recommend a solid 30# or 40# rig. Nothing fancy. But, there is nothing wrong with using what you've got. The cardiff 400 puts out about 11lbs of drag, so if you go to 30#, you'll want to crank that star pretty snug. Definitely spool it with 50# spectra and have leader material in 20 and 30. Couldn't hurt to have 25 also, but that's splitting hairs. Ask the deck hands which leader you should use. Good luck and have fun.