Line and reel recommendations for LJ and inshore - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yemff · 06-25-2016, 07:17 PM

65lb braid and 30lb fluoro leader, 5/0 circle.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-26-2016, 07:56 AM

I've tried different braids, and have settled on textured 65# green Power Pro on my heavier and mid-weight poles for La Jolla and SD Bay. It's easy to cast, cuts kelp and it has always laid flat for me on my reels for a long, long time. I have never had a birds nest with 65# Power Pro. Everyone has their preferences, but this is what works best for me. I put 65# Power Pro on my little Curado baitcaster to save space and have more line, and it casts beautifully -- better than my old lighter weight spinning reels loaded with less-than-fresh curled up mono of any light weight bay weight.

I have also explored fluorocarbon brands. It costs a few dollars more, but I prefer using Blackwater. It's tough, it ties easily, it lasts longer and it doesn't seem to curl up as much as the other popular brands. Squidco and Dana Point Landing both have a good selections of Blackwater. 40# P-line fluorocarbon failed me a couple of times when my knots cracked, so I scrapped that. Some people like it. Maybe my spool was from a bad batch.

FWIW, one more opinion. We all have our favorites.

YakDout · 06-26-2016, 10:07 AM

I like blackwater leader also. They are the only company I have seen make a 35lb test thus far.

06-26-2016, 07:56 AM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	I've tried different braids, and have settled on textured 65# green Power Pro on my heavier and mid-weight poles for La Jolla and SD Bay. It's easy to cast, cuts kelp and it has always laid flat for me on my reels for a long, long time. I have never had a birds nest with 65# Power Pro. Everyone has their preferences, but this is what works best for me. I put 65# Power Pro on my little Curado baitcaster to save space and have more line, and it casts beautifully -- better than my old lighter weight spinning reels loaded with less-than-fresh curled up mono of any light weight bay weight. I have also explored fluorocarbon brands. It costs a few dollars more, but I prefer using Blackwater. It's tough, it ties easily, it lasts longer and it doesn't seem to curl up as much as the other popular brands. Squidco and Dana Point Landing both have a good selections of Blackwater. 40# P-line fluorocarbon failed me a couple of times when my knots cracked, so I scrapped that. Some people like it. Maybe my spool was from a bad batch. FWIW, one more opinion. We all have our favorites. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 06-26-2016 at 09:46 AM.

06-25-2016, 07:17 PM	#1
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	65lb braid and 30lb fluoro leader, 5/0 circle.

06-26-2016, 10:07 AM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I like blackwater leader also. They are the only company I have seen make a 35lb test thus far.