what rod reel combos you using for bay fishing ? - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tacmik · 02-05-2016, 04:36 PM

Don't forget about the ugly stick. In-expensive and durable. match it up with the Cardiff reel and you have a set up that works great for the bay.

ROSSOLY · 02-05-2016, 04:40 PM

If you're looking for an inexpensive rod, Berkeley has several trigger sticks. I fish two, 10/12 lb and 20 lb setups

stoned-trout · 02-09-2016, 02:21 PM

cant go wrong with an ugly stick ..

tacmik · 02-09-2016, 03:51 PM

Another option is to go down to Squid Co. Tell them how much you have to spend, where you want to fish and that you are in a yak. They know their stuff and won't steer you wrong.

Mr. NiceGuy · 02-09-2016, 05:44 PM

I put a new Shimano Curado 300 EJ (Squidco) on a Lamiglas 7' IC 70 MH Inshore Classic (on my pole rack for many years with a reel I didn't like. I loaded it with 65# Power Pro braid.

It's a zinger, to say the least. Amazing combo. Casts over the horizon.

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I would like to find something as nice to replace my aging La Jolla kayak fishing heavy rod. I have no clue about that yet, but I want tangle free long distance spectra casting from my kayak. Durable, salt resistant and relatively maintenance free. Recommendations for a state-of-the-art combo would be greatly appreciated. When the summer boils start again, I want to cast to my targets before pedaling.

02-05-2016, 04:36 PM	#21
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Don't forget about the ugly stick. In-expensive and durable. match it up with the Cardiff reel and you have a set up that works great for the bay. __________________

02-09-2016, 02:21 PM	#23
stoned-trout Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: sandiego Posts: 52	cant go wrong with an ugly stick .. __________________

02-09-2016, 03:51 PM	#24
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Another option is to go down to Squid Co. Tell them how much you have to spend, where you want to fish and that you are in a yak. They know their stuff and won't steer you wrong. __________________

02-09-2016, 05:44 PM	#25
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	I put a new Shimano Curado 300 EJ (Squidco) on a Lamiglas 7' IC 70 MH Inshore Classic (on my pole rack for many years with a reel I didn't like. I loaded it with 65# Power Pro braid. It's a zinger, to say the least. Amazing combo. Casts over the horizon. --- I would like to find something as nice to replace my aging La Jolla kayak fishing heavy rod. I have no clue about that yet, but I want tangle free long distance spectra casting from my kayak. Durable, salt resistant and relatively maintenance free. Recommendations for a state-of-the-art combo would be greatly appreciated. When the summer boils start again, I want to cast to my targets before pedaling. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 02-09-2016 at 06:04 PM.

02-05-2016, 04:40 PM	#22
ROSSOLY Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 120	If you're looking for an inexpensive rod, Berkeley has several trigger sticks. I fish two, 10/12 lb and 20 lb setups