Need suggestions for YT/WSB setup - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

alfsteur · 03-27-2014, 02:20 PM

Hey y'all... novice yakfisher needing expert advices!!!!

Looking to target YT & WSB @ LJ, my budget is around $200 for a good pole/reel combination. Can you guys suggest/share what has worked well?

if you think these are 2 different setup's, feel free to suggest both...

Dannowar · 03-27-2014, 02:28 PM

theres a million different setups that have worked for people in the past. something thatll hold a quality kelp cutter setup oughta do.

ive caught yellows with a shite rod from big 5 and a 70's penn jigmaster

shop around, talk to guys at LOCAL fishing shops, collect info, bend some rods, crank some reels and feel what best fits YOU

FISH11 · 03-27-2014, 04:58 PM

You should check this out on for sale section. Call or text him. Sound like what you are looking for. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=21438

Raskal311 · 03-27-2014, 06:28 PM

Well if you want specifics I was recommended by someone who has probably caught hundreds of YT and WSB
Daiwa Saltist 40H
Seeker 20(30)50 rod
If you look around you could put one together for $200 used in good condition.

03-27-2014, 08:01 PM

Seeker stealth, 20-30lb range, and a Sealine 20 or something like a used Avet, or Penn Fathom. You can easily do a good setup for under $200 if you buy used. You could even find a used Seeker Black Steel for $125 and throw a $75 reel on it and be solid.

Don't forget you'll need to put $30-40 worth of line on it if you go with quality braid. Mono will be much cheaper.

jorluivil · 03-27-2014, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfsteur

Hey y'all... novice yakfisher needing expert advices!!!!

Looking to target YT & WSB @ LJ, my budget is around $200 for a good pole/reel combination. Can you guys suggest/share what has worked well?

if you think these are 2 different setup's, feel free to suggest both...

Where do you live?

alfsteur · 03-28-2014, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Where do you live?

San Diego

tacmik · 03-28-2014, 12:24 PM

I would go down to squidco and tell them how much you have to spend and what you are targeting. Let them know you will be fishing out of a yak ( i'm assuming) and they will set you up with the best you can afford. They know their stuff and won't rip you off.

03-27-2014, 02:20 PM	#1
alfsteur Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 128	Need suggestions for YT/WSB setup Hey y'all... novice yakfisher needing expert advices!!!! Looking to target YT & WSB @ LJ, my budget is around $200 for a good pole/reel combination. Can you guys suggest/share what has worked well? if you think these are 2 different setup's, feel free to suggest both...

03-27-2014, 02:28 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	theres a million different setups that have worked for people in the past. something thatll hold a quality kelp cutter setup oughta do. ive caught yellows with a shite rod from big 5 and a 70's penn jigmaster shop around, talk to guys at LOCAL fishing shops, collect info, bend some rods, crank some reels and feel what best fits YOU __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

03-27-2014, 04:58 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	You should check this out on for sale section. Call or text him. Sound like what you are looking for. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=21438 __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-27-2014, 06:28 PM	#4
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Well if you want specifics I was recommended by someone who has probably caught hundreds of YT and WSB Daiwa Saltist 40H Seeker 20(30)50 rod If you look around you could put one together for $200 used in good condition. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

03-28-2014, 12:24 PM	#8
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I would go down to squidco and tell them how much you have to spend and what you are targeting. Let them know you will be fishing out of a yak ( i'm assuming) and they will set you up with the best you can afford. They know their stuff and won't rip you off. __________________

03-27-2014, 08:01 PM	#5
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Seeker stealth, 20-30lb range, and a Sealine 20 or something like a used Avet, or Penn Fathom. You can easily do a good setup for under $200 if you buy used. You could even find a used Seeker Black Steel for $125 and throw a $75 reel on it and be solid. Don't forget you'll need to put $30-40 worth of line on it if you go with quality braid. Mono will be much cheaper.