Thresher Tackle Set-Up - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pinhead · 05-24-2016, 03:44 PM

I haven't done any thresher fishing. but would like to have a rig ready next time I go out.

I have an MXL single-speed and a MXL Raptor, both with 65lb braid. What would be the tackle preference from there ?

Thanks!

driftwood · 05-24-2016, 04:07 PM

I would highly recommend NOT using spectra on threshers. That's a good way to loose a finger.

Use mono with 80/100lb leader. it's a lot safer and easier to handle a thresher when getting ready to land it on your kayak.

Tman · 05-24-2016, 06:02 PM

Or...troll a Rapala

Tail hook them bring em in throw a rope around tail turn upside down and wait so much easier...

MITCHELL · 05-25-2016, 05:59 AM

Definitely @@ ¿}---)-

PapaDave · 05-25-2016, 07:09 AM

I use braid all the time for them, I don't grab the line to bring them in anyway. I use a Calcutta 700 with 65lb braid and a light wire (Knot2Kinky brand) about two feet long.

Works like a champ.

Mahigeer · 05-25-2016, 07:18 AM

Live or dead bait under a big float about 3" under the surface.

Pinhead · 05-25-2016, 08:24 AM

What type and size of hook for live or dead bait ? 3/0 Circle or ?

T-Rex · 05-25-2016, 10:08 AM

Match your hook size to your bait -- 3/0 for smaller macs up to 7/0 for bigger models. If you're using circle hooks to prevent gut hooking, you can increase the hook size a little depending on brand to make sure the gap is wide enough.

For dead bait you can up the hook size pretty much to whatever you want, but I don't think there's really much need to go bigger than 4/0 or 5/0.

driftwood · 05-25-2016, 03:04 PM

Again, I would stay away from using braid on a kayak too much risk. Using braid on a boat is good, especially if you hooked 200lb T shark.

I just don't see any advantage of using braided line on a kayak for fishing threshers. Threshers pull real hard and can yank the rod right out of your hands.

I like the stretch on the monofilament. I hooked a thresher last week using 50lb main mono line with a 80lb mono leader. Worked like a champ!

But if you really want to hear more than you'll ever need to know, read what the KING has to say THE GREAT JIM FISKADORO!! http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=13343

MITCHELL · 05-25-2016, 04:45 PM

With a retractable hook blade and lots of WD40 to keep it sliding back and forth around the neck for easy access to cut your self out of the bite.....braided line is a real kelp cutter.90ft of water fishing in la jolla good luck fishing without braided line when a fish takes you in the kelp I say fish with what you feel safe with

Pinhead · 05-27-2016, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the advice on the thresher set-ups. I'm hoping to hang my 1st one soon.

05-24-2016, 03:44 PM	#1
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 171	Thresher Tackle Set-Up I haven't done any thresher fishing. but would like to have a rig ready next time I go out. I have an MXL single-speed and a MXL Raptor, both with 65lb braid. What would be the tackle preference from there ? Thanks!

05-24-2016, 04:07 PM	#2
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	I would highly recommend NOT using spectra on threshers. That's a good way to loose a finger. Use mono with 80/100lb leader. it's a lot safer and easier to handle a thresher when getting ready to land it on your kayak. __________________ "The secret of life? one thing just one thing only. That's what you gotta figure out" curly

05-24-2016, 06:02 PM	#3
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Or...troll a Rapala Tail hook them bring em in throw a rope around tail turn upside down and wait so much easier... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

05-25-2016, 05:59 AM	#4
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	Good advice.... Definitely @@ ¿}---)- __________________ Duke Mitchell

05-25-2016, 07:09 AM	#5
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	I use braid all the time for them, I don't grab the line to bring them in anyway. I use a Calcutta 700 with 65lb braid and a light wire (Knot2Kinky brand) about two feet long. Works like a champ. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

05-25-2016, 07:18 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Live or dead bait under a big float about 3" under the surface.

05-25-2016, 08:24 AM	#7
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 171	What type and size of hook for live or dead bait ? 3/0 Circle or ?

05-25-2016, 10:08 AM	#8
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Match your hook size to your bait -- 3/0 for smaller macs up to 7/0 for bigger models. If you're using circle hooks to prevent gut hooking, you can increase the hook size a little depending on brand to make sure the gap is wide enough. For dead bait you can up the hook size pretty much to whatever you want, but I don't think there's really much need to go bigger than 4/0 or 5/0. __________________ Last edited by T-Rex; 05-25-2016 at 10:44 AM.

05-25-2016, 03:04 PM	#9
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Again, I would stay away from using braid on a kayak too much risk. Using braid on a boat is good, especially if you hooked 200lb T shark. I just don't see any advantage of using braided line on a kayak for fishing threshers. Threshers pull real hard and can yank the rod right out of your hands. I like the stretch on the monofilament. I hooked a thresher last week using 50lb main mono line with a 80lb mono leader. Worked like a champ! But if you really want to hear more than you'll ever need to know, read what the KING has to say THE GREAT JIM FISKADORO!! http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=13343 __________________ "The secret of life? one thing just one thing only. That's what you gotta figure out" curly Last edited by driftwood; 05-25-2016 at 03:10 PM.

05-25-2016, 04:45 PM	#10
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	Don't forget the board knife..... With a retractable hook blade and lots of WD40 to keep it sliding back and forth around the neck for easy access to cut your self out of the bite.....braided line is a real kelp cutter.90ft of water fishing in la jolla good luck fishing without braided line when a fish takes you in the kelp I say fish with what you feel safe with __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 05-25-2016 at 07:09 PM.

05-27-2016, 02:31 PM	#11
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 171	Thanks for the advice on the thresher set-ups. I'm hoping to hang my 1st one soon.