Kayak fish of the week Dec 20th-26th 2021

[Salty]

What a haul! quite the variety-pack you got there lol. Thanks for sharing!! Also, would love if you could get some new videos on youtube! You consistently catch such a good variety of quality fish, I'm sure your videos would be quite entertaining! I know I'd watch 'em...

And Happy New Year to you too!

[shughes]

How do you like the RCKJB700-112? I was considering building myself one for bull drum and catfish but leaning towards the 606-150.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by shughes

How do you like the RCKJB700-112? I was considering building myself one for bull drum and catfish but leaning towards the 606-150.

I love that blank. If you are fishing from a kayak, A blank shorter than 7ft is going to be harder to maneuver around the ends, so for that reason, I would prefer it over the 606.

I also have the RCKJB700-250, 400, and the 500 which was discontinued. These parabolic blanks are easier on the back when putting heavy pressure on a fish, or fighting a fish for a prolonged period of time. At one time I had an RCKJB508-500 which got snapped rather quickly when a fish pulled it over a rod holder creating a stress point. That incident reinforces the need for slightly longer 700 series rods to keep clear of stationery items on the kayak. In general, I find all rainshadow blanks to be slightly underrated in their line capacities.

[shughes]

For bull red drum from kayak would you recommend the 700-250 over the 700-112?

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by shughes

For bull red drum from kayak would you recommend the 700-250 over the 700-112?

I have very limited fishing time on Bull reds, and when I did, it was 36-inch Reds with a bait caster and 20lb test. That said, the RCKJB 700-250 is probably a little too heavy, unless you are in a situation where you need the heavier line ratings to stop the fish from cutting you off. I use mine to yank big Amberjacks off the wrecks. It just so happens, I caught this one on it today. The rod is on the left side of the photo.

[SoCalEDC]

Haven’t seen a kayak fish of the week post in a while. Bring it back! Bring it back!

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

Haven’t seen a kayak fish of the week post in a while. Bring it back! Bring it back!

LOL, This AJ was it for last week, but I will put one up later for this week.

[shughes]

Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

I have very limited fishing time on Bull reds, and when I did, it was 36-inch Reds with a bait caster and 20lb test. That said, the RCKJB 700-250 is probably a little too heavy, unless you are in a situation where you need the heavier line ratings to stop the fish from cutting you off. I use mine to yank big Amberjacks off the wrecks. It just so happens, I caught this one on it today. The rod is on the left side of the photo.

appreciate the insights. i have a RCKJB 700-112 blank on the way. Actually got a RCLB70L in last week but just think the action is going to be too fast. Even if I cut the RCLB down a bit the fulcrum point is still to far up rod for my tastes. I concur with you on the having the bend point closer to mid rod to make it easier on back and prolonged fight. I do have a RCLB70XL that I like but that one bends down farther due to lighter action.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by shughes

appreciate the insights. i have a RCKJB 700-112 blank on the way. Actually got a RCLB70L in last week but just think the action is going to be too fast. Even if I cut the RCLB down a bit the fulcrum point is still to far up rod for my tastes. I concur with you on the having the bend point closer to mid rod to make it easier on back and prolonged fight. I do have a RCLB70XL that I like but that one bends down farther due to lighter action.

In general Rainshadow blanks are underrated. Wish I knew that prior to buying two RCLB70L blanks. I concur that the fulcrum is too high up on the blank for the line ratings, and I also prefer the XL version.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by Salty

What a haul! quite the variety-pack you got there lol. Thanks for sharing!! Also, would love if you could get some new videos on youtube! You consistently catch such a good variety of quality fish, I'm sure your videos would be quite entertaining! I know I'd watch 'em...

And Happy New Year to you too!

Thanks for the kind words Salty. I will let you know if I ever resume the youtube stuff.