Thoughts on rod lengths/cheaper reels for yakking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

IntrntFshrman · 08-14-2009, 07:48 AM

Do you run into problems with the kelp doing that? (too much mono/fish runs into kelp) Or do you use really heavy mono when using irons?

Thanks.

Geoffkoop · 08-14-2009, 08:44 AM

Not sure what guys are using right now for irons but in the winter alot of guys are using straight 40lb mono.

PescadorPete · 08-14-2009, 09:29 AM

I don't like spectra and a short topshot on the iron for a couple of reasons. Winding spectra back on at high speeds a few hundred times is tough on the fingers. And a high speed spectra backlash on the reel takes tangles to a new level. I'm finding iron fish that are nowhere near the kelp so straight mono works fine. I use the Sealine 40 HV (4.9:1) and 40# mono.

08-14-2009, 07:48 AM	#1
IntrntFshrman Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 82	Do you run into problems with the kelp doing that? (too much mono/fish runs into kelp) Or do you use really heavy mono when using irons? Thanks.

08-14-2009, 08:44 AM	#2
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Not sure what guys are using right now for irons but in the winter alot of guys are using straight 40lb mono.

08-14-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	I don't like spectra and a short topshot on the iron for a couple of reasons. Winding spectra back on at high speeds a few hundred times is tough on the fingers. And a high speed spectra backlash on the reel takes tangles to a new level. I'm finding iron fish that are nowhere near the kelp so straight mono works fine. I use the Sealine 40 HV (4.9:1) and 40# mono.