Fishing gear help [??] - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 04-17-2019, 08:27 AM

I think you are dialed. Should be great. The sealine will be your live bait rig. 40# braid is a bit light but shouldn't be a problem. Maybe drop down to 30 or 40# mono for the topshot.

I personally would recommend a carolina rig rather than a flyline for your first trip. Covers more of the water column. I like to run my c-rig with 3-4oz sliding egg, with the braid tied strait to the swivel. Then about a 3-4' leader of mono or flouro.

Another tip... if you want to catch a WSB, fish the biggest greenbacks you can catch. YT will also eat a huge bait. Cheers!

SoCalEDC · 04-17-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

I think you are dialed. Should be great. The sealine will be your live bait rig. 40# braid is a bit light but shouldn't be a problem. Maybe drop down to 30 or 40# mono for the topshot.

I personally would recommend a carolina rig rather than a flyline for your first trip. Covers more of the water column. I like to run my c-rig with 3-4oz sliding egg, with the braid tied strait to the swivel. Then about a 3-4' leader of mono or flouro.

Another tip... if you want to catch a WSB, fish the biggest greenbacks you can catch. YT will also eat a huge bait. Cheers!

Thanks Chris, you da man!

Mahigeer · 04-17-2019, 09:28 AM

First step in kayak fishing in La Jolla, is to make it pass the surf, and getting back.

Depending on conditions of course.

It may be better to take an empty kayak and experiment with getting in and out of water few times.

Otherwise you will get familiar with the term "yard sale" quickly.

Be sure all the gear is leashed, and secure as well when you decide to go for it.

Best of luck.

SoCalEDC · 04-17-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

First step in kayak fishing in La Jolla, is to make it pass the surf, and getting back.

Depending on conditions of course.

It may be better to take an empty kayak and experiment with getting in and out of water few times.

Otherwise you will get familiar with the term "yard sale" quickly.

Be sure all the gear is leashed, and secure as well when you decide to go for it.

Best of luck.

Thanks Mahi!

Edit: Well looks like the surf will not permit us to get out on Sunday. Bummer, still great info for the future thanks guys!

04-17-2019, 08:27 AM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	I think you are dialed. Should be great. The sealine will be your live bait rig. 40# braid is a bit light but shouldn't be a problem. Maybe drop down to 30 or 40# mono for the topshot. I personally would recommend a carolina rig rather than a flyline for your first trip. Covers more of the water column. I like to run my c-rig with 3-4oz sliding egg, with the braid tied strait to the swivel. Then about a 3-4' leader of mono or flouro. Another tip... if you want to catch a WSB, fish the biggest greenbacks you can catch. YT will also eat a huge bait. Cheers!

04-17-2019, 09:28 AM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	First step in kayak fishing in La Jolla, is to make it pass the surf, and getting back. Depending on conditions of course. It may be better to take an empty kayak and experiment with getting in and out of water few times. Otherwise you will get familiar with the term "yard sale" quickly. Be sure all the gear is leashed, and secure as well when you decide to go for it. Best of luck.