Your go to for YT when you can't make bait - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mwhitcraft · 09-04-2015, 04:25 PM

Just a quick question. What is your favorite trolling lure for YT if you can't make bait? I had a guide suggest a rapala x-rap 15 or 20. I bought one of each and tried the 15 when I ran out of macs. It didn't get bit and was a bit of a workout to keep it up to speed. Has anyone else had success with this? What else do you troll? I prefer trolling as it allows me to cover more ground when I'm not marking schools.

YakDout · 09-04-2015, 04:31 PM

I like these

http://www.meltontackle.com/products...FZKBfgodYSsDFA

They are easier to troll because the lip is narrower than the Xrap. Have had good luck with the dorado and bonita patterns. 7"

Zed · 09-04-2015, 04:39 PM

surfisher · 09-04-2015, 04:46 PM

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X2

Mwhitcraft · 09-04-2015, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

I didn't think you could troll irons, will they have a proper action?

YakDout · 09-04-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwhitcraft

I didn't think you could troll irons, will they have a proper action?

No

Zed · 09-04-2015, 09:16 PM

Yes.

Mwhitcraft · 09-04-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

I like these

http://www.meltontackle.com/products...FZKBfgodYSsDFA

They are easier to troll because the lip is narrower than the Xrap. Have had good luck with the dorado and bonita patterns. 7"

I will definitely give these a try, thanks.

Mahigeer · 09-04-2015, 08:33 PM

I don't know about using it with kayak due to lower speed; but with a slow motorized boat, My go to is,

Salas 6X jr. particularly in scrambled egg color. White and blue plus white and mint is great too.

09-04-2015, 04:25 PM	#1
Mwhitcraft Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Orange, CA or Aiea, HI Posts: 32	Your go to for YT when you can't make bait Just a quick question. What is your favorite trolling lure for YT if you can't make bait? I had a guide suggest a rapala x-rap 15 or 20. I bought one of each and tried the 15 when I ran out of macs. It didn't get bit and was a bit of a workout to keep it up to speed. Has anyone else had success with this? What else do you troll? I prefer trolling as it allows me to cover more ground when I'm not marking schools.

09-04-2015, 04:39 PM	#3
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09-04-2015, 09:16 PM	#7
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Yes. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

09-04-2015, 04:31 PM	#2
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I like these http://www.meltontackle.com/products...FZKBfgodYSsDFA They are easier to troll because the lip is narrower than the Xrap. Have had good luck with the dorado and bonita patterns. 7"

09-04-2015, 08:33 PM	#9
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	I don't know about using it with kayak due to lower speed; but with a slow motorized boat, My go to is, Salas 6X jr. particularly in scrambled egg color. White and blue plus white and mint is great too.