Advice fishing LJ With spinning reels - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Scion619 · 09-01-2012, 02:48 PM

Hey guys totally new to the whole kayak scene here. I picked up my PA 12 about 2 weeks ago and have been out hitting MB just to get me some experience out in the water. I eventually want to hit up LJ soon to tackle YT, WSB, and halibut. Question is I know a good majority of you guys use conventional reels but I myself feel more comfortable with the spinning reels. Is there any spinning reel set ups do you guys prefer out there that can handle the big boys ?

Thanks
Charles

09-01-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Scion619

Hey guys totally new to the whole kayak scene here. I picked up my PA 12 about 2 weeks ago and have been out hitting MB just to get me some experience out in the water. I eventually want to hit up LJ soon to tackle YT, WSB, and halibut. Question is I know a good majority of you guys use conventional reels but I myself feel more comfortable with the spinning reels. Is there any spinning reel set ups do you guys prefer out there that can handle the big boys ?

Thanks
Charles

Saragosa series of Shimano, Penn Conquer

YakMedic · 09-01-2012, 04:06 PM

I saw a guy put a major hurting on some tuna and yellowtail on the last boat trip I was on. He was using a Shimano Sustain, looks like an awesome reel. Its sealed for saltwater use, has a max drag of 28lbs, and plenty of line capacity if fishing braid.

I've heard that when buying a spinning reel to expect to pay twice the amount you would for a conventional for equal results in a spinner. Sounds about right with the Sustain's price point at around $350.00

finyak · 09-01-2012, 06:20 PM

I'd go with a Shimano Baitrunner, and less than $200.00

Theophilus · 09-01-2012, 07:43 PM

I'd go with the Okuma Epixor EB65 w/bait runner, just came off a 5 day and landed some ytails 30-45# $100.00 cant go wrong

Scion619 · 09-01-2012, 07:45 PM

Thanks guys the reels you have all mentioned are in a about my price range. What about rod to go with it? Any suggestions? I got 2 Penn mariner 6'6" 20-50 lb line will that do?

seriola_killer · 09-01-2012, 08:09 PM

You can pick up a Penn Battle 6000 for a little over $100 on ebay, and those coffee grinders are super nice! And as Drake said, the Conquers are nice as well. The days of either super pricey spinning reels or pieces of crap for $39 at Sports Authority are over. Been a conventional guy for years, but the Battles are the reel deal, pardon the pun.

09-01-2012, 02:48 PM	#1
Scion619 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60	Advice fishing LJ With spinning reels Hey guys totally new to the whole kayak scene here. I picked up my PA 12 about 2 weeks ago and have been out hitting MB just to get me some experience out in the water. I eventually want to hit up LJ soon to tackle YT, WSB, and halibut. Question is I know a good majority of you guys use conventional reels but I myself feel more comfortable with the spinning reels. Is there any spinning reel set ups do you guys prefer out there that can handle the big boys ? Thanks Charles

09-01-2012, 08:09 PM	#7
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	You can pick up a Penn Battle 6000 for a little over $100 on ebay, and those coffee grinders are super nice! And as Drake said, the Conquers are nice as well. The days of either super pricey spinning reels or pieces of crap for $39 at Sports Authority are over. Been a conventional guy for years, but the Battles are the reel deal, pardon the pun. __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

09-01-2012, 04:06 PM	#3
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	I saw a guy put a major hurting on some tuna and yellowtail on the last boat trip I was on. He was using a Shimano Sustain, looks like an awesome reel. Its sealed for saltwater use, has a max drag of 28lbs, and plenty of line capacity if fishing braid. I've heard that when buying a spinning reel to expect to pay twice the amount you would for a conventional for equal results in a spinner. Sounds about right with the Sustain's price point at around $350.00

09-01-2012, 06:20 PM	#4
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	I'd go with a Shimano Baitrunner, and less than $200.00

09-01-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
Theophilus Junior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ontario California USA Posts: 12	I'd go with the Okuma Epixor EB65 w/bait runner, just came off a 5 day and landed some ytails 30-45# $100.00 cant go wrong

09-01-2012, 07:45 PM	#6
Scion619 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60	Thanks guys the reels you have all mentioned are in a about my price range. What about rod to go with it? Any suggestions? I got 2 Penn mariner 6'6" 20-50 lb line will that do?