Feel sorry for my Yt-less yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

warrior · 08-17-2009, 10:08 PM

I didn't want to steal a post where someone was asking about what Iron to use for YT so I thought to start mine.

I have all the iron I think I need (except that 7 X) but that YT has yet to find my yak, I'm hoping to me up with one very soon

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I don't have any spinners that big (they talked about the Shimano 4500) but I do have an array of conventional stuff; Diawa sealine 20 & 30, Shimano TLD 15/30, Trinadad 30, Calcutta 300, Jigmaster, Shimano 30 2 speed.

I've just been running mono line, should I put spectra backer and then a fluorocarbon leader? If so, what line should I match up the reels I have?

Thanks again

Billy V · 08-17-2009, 10:55 PM

That Daiwa Sealine casts good. Spool it with 30 mono and tie it directly to the iron.

-scallywag- · 08-18-2009, 05:59 AM

yeah 30lb mono on the sealine 30 or any high speed reel you have......forget about spinning reels unless your in the bay, would you really feel comfortable with a 30lb yellow on the end of the line with a spinning reel???? i only use spectra on my trolling rods.

comrad_zeelaagee · 08-18-2009, 07:11 AM

well quit feelin' sorry for your yak and get out there and put your arse in it!

FISHIONADO · 08-18-2009, 07:12 AM

You will have a better chance with live bait or frozen squid this time of year. Someone caught a yt on a deep iron the other day and that is very cool but not typical, usually a winter technique. Yellows are feeding on live bait near the surface this time of year. Good luck out there.

warrior · 08-18-2009, 04:13 PM

I love my Sealines, they cast far and smooth. I have 15 lb on my 20 and 25 lb on my 30. My TLD has 30 lb. I have the day off tomorrow so hopefully and can try my new yak out.

Let see, Close drive-Newport Long Drive-Dana Point Really long drive-LJ Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Comrad Zeelaagee my arse should feel pretty good with my new seat too; love that air padding

08-17-2009, 10:08 PM	#1
warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 99	Feel sorry for my Yt-less yak I didn't want to steal a post where someone was asking about what Iron to use for YT so I thought to start mine. I have all the iron I think I need (except that 7 X) but that YT has yet to find my yak, I'm hoping to me up with one very soon. I don't have any spinners that big (they talked about the Shimano 4500) but I do have an array of conventional stuff; Diawa sealine 20 & 30, Shimano TLD 15/30, Trinadad 30, Calcutta 300, Jigmaster, Shimano 30 2 speed. I've just been running mono line, should I put spectra backer and then a fluorocarbon leader? If so, what line should I match up the reels I have? Thanks again

08-18-2009, 04:13 PM	#6
warrior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 99	Thanks I love my Sealines, they cast far and smooth. I have 15 lb on my 20 and 25 lb on my 30. My TLD has 30 lb. I have the day off tomorrow so hopefully and can try my new yak out. Let see, Close drive-Newport Long Drive-Dana Point Really long drive-LJ Decisions, decisions, decisions. Comrad Zeelaagee my arse should feel pretty good with my new seat too; love that air padding

08-17-2009, 10:55 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	That Daiwa Sealine casts good. Spool it with 30 mono and tie it directly to the iron.

08-18-2009, 05:59 AM	#3
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	yeah 30lb mono on the sealine 30 or any high speed reel you have......forget about spinning reels unless your in the bay, would you really feel comfortable with a 30lb yellow on the end of the line with a spinning reel???? i only use spectra on my trolling rods.

08-18-2009, 07:11 AM	#4
comrad_zeelaagee Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 51	well quit feelin' sorry for your yak and get out there and put your arse in it!

08-18-2009, 07:12 AM	#5
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	You will have a better chance with live bait or frozen squid this time of year. Someone caught a yt on a deep iron the other day and that is very cool but not typical, usually a winter technique. Yellows are feeding on live bait near the surface this time of year. Good luck out there.