Best Yo-Yo setup? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MarkT · 01-02-2009, 06:50 AM

I like a Salas 6xJr (or Fire/Ufo/Ironman 5) or 6x depending on how deep the water is... 6x for deeper. Blue/White, Scrambled Egg, Dorado colors are what I use. Tie directly to the jig. I use 40# locally or where there isn't much structure, 50# if there's structure or larger fish. Jigs are a reaction bite so lite line isn't needed.

Point the rod tip at the water, let the jig fall either to the bottom or past where you think the fish are holding, put it in gear and crank fast until the jig is above where the fish are holding. Drop again and repeat. When you're bit (you're bit when the jig stops...crank harder!) keep cranking until the fish starts taking drag. Then lift the rod and fight like a bait fish.

If there's structure you have to have tight drags and pull and crank hard when bit. Otherwise the fish will head for the rocks and bust you off.

forefrazier · 01-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Is an 8' rod too long for Yo-Yo? I was considering an 8' to allow for more room to get around the front of my 16' yak??

Holy Mackerel · 01-04-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by forefrazier

Is an 8' rod too long for Yo-Yo? I was considering an 8' to allow for more room to get around the front of my 16' yak??

7ft is no problem reaching around the bow on that kayak. I am able to get a 6 1/2ft rod around the bow pretty easily, I think you may have longer arms too. The smallest rod, I have used, and caught YT with, is a 6ft Glass sabre rod, from my Half Day boat days as a kid. That was a bit of a stretch.

forefrazier · 01-04-2009, 03:53 PM

Thanks Chris....7ft it is!

Billy V · 01-04-2009, 04:45 PM

I don't know about being the best but.....

The Tiger Ugly Stick 30-60 7ft. with a Daiwa Sealine X40-HA 4.9:1 does a good job. Its got good back bone.

$175 for the combo

01-02-2009, 06:50 AM	#1
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	I like a Salas 6xJr (or Fire/Ufo/Ironman 5) or 6x depending on how deep the water is... 6x for deeper. Blue/White, Scrambled Egg, Dorado colors are what I use. Tie directly to the jig. I use 40# locally or where there isn't much structure, 50# if there's structure or larger fish. Jigs are a reaction bite so lite line isn't needed. Point the rod tip at the water, let the jig fall either to the bottom or past where you think the fish are holding, put it in gear and crank fast until the jig is above where the fish are holding. Drop again and repeat. When you're bit (you're bit when the jig stops...crank harder!) keep cranking until the fish starts taking drag. Then lift the rod and fight like a bait fish. If there's structure you have to have tight drags and pull and crank hard when bit. Otherwise the fish will head for the rocks and bust you off.

01-04-2009, 10:19 AM	#2
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Is an 8' rod too long for Yo-Yo? I was considering an 8' to allow for more room to get around the front of my 16' yak??

01-04-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Thanks Chris....7ft it is!

01-04-2009, 04:45 PM	#5
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I don't know about being the best but..... The Tiger Ugly Stick 30-60 7ft. with a Daiwa Sealine X40-HA 4.9:1 does a good job. Its got good back bone. $175 for the combo