newbie rod and reel set up

[cbeaudry]

Thanks, that would be great to. I just want to get out there and start to fish. Do you have to have a whole army of rods and reels to fish different types? Or can you just have a couple and be able to cover most species?

[Hunters Pa]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

Thanks, that would be great to. I just want to get out there and start to fish. Do you have to have a whole army of rods and reels to fish different types? Or can you just have a couple and be able to cover most species?

All it takes is one rod, one reel, one line, one hook and one bait.



I just haven't found the right combo of the above yet

[cbeaudry]

Great advise, you wont see me out there until I know what i'm doing as far as safety and all that. Thats why I am looking for help from you guys on how to approach this. I have been on kayaks for fun many times in the harbor but just the basic ones for paddling around.

[JeffB]

I would recommend getting comfy in the bay first then try heading out of the jetty into open water to get a feel. Once you feel comfortable and stable on your new platform, attempt some dry runs with surf launch without your gear.

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

Thanks, that would be great to. I just want to get out there and start to fish. Do you have to have a whole army of rods and reels to fish different types? Or can you just have a couple and be able to cover most species?

1 setup to catch bait, 1 setup to flyline live bait. These are your 2 most basic needs.

When I go out I take:
Bait setup (usually a heavy baitcaster bass rod that I can use for bass or rockfish after my tank is full of bait)
Flyline setup
Setup for dropperloop/yoyo jigging
Jigstick for casting irons.

I've seen guys with 6 or 7 rods at a time but I think this is a bit over kill. I try to limit my selection to what ever my target species is for the day so I don't loss focus and deviate from the game plan.

[cbeaudry]

Thanks for all the info

[octico]

Do you know what kind of kayak you are going to be getting?

[cbeaudry]

I am going to go with one of the hobie ones. I have tried the outback and pro angler and leaning to the pro angler

[octico]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

I am going to go with one of the hobie ones. I have tried the outback and pro angler and leaning to the pro angler

Nice choice! Am sure you have, but have you figured out how to haul it?

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by cbeaudry

I am going to go with one of the hobie ones. I have tried the outback and pro angler and leaning to the pro angler

That's quite the commitment! But if you enjoy this kayaking thing...the "hobie ones"...are a good choice.