Catching Bait Locations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tptrench · 05-22-2007, 08:26 AM

I have had really good luck with #8 sabikis from Sport Chalet. They are about $4.80 and come with 6 "flies". Good luck!

madscientist · 05-22-2007, 08:48 AM

I'm a big fan of #6 cheapo's off of ebay. $1 each, toss when beat up. Throw a jig on as the sinker and you'll be surprised what else you catch.

Corey · 05-22-2007, 09:35 AM

Another cheap and good option are the Ahi brand sabikis. They are somewhere around $2 each at OEX and seem to be of better quality than the other cheapies I've tried.

Handymansd · 05-22-2007, 12:58 PM

I concur with Corey, the Ahi brand have smaller barbs so it is a little easier to get the bait off the hook, it usually falls in the kayak as I release the line tension, and they are reasonably priced. I also prefer the larger line sizes; I use the 30/20 speckled shrimp with a squid tip with devastating results.

Now... if I can only do as well with the real fish!

BT · 05-22-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Handymansd

Now... if I can only do as well with the real fish!

I hear that Handymansd.....I slay bait too! I wonder if I made a sabiki hook out of 4 Salas 6x jrs and 40 lb. mono, maybe I could catch a

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Guyak · 05-22-2007, 07:40 PM

Thank you to everyone. Lamb I read the article and caught most of Andy's bait catching seminar at the Fred Hall Show. That's where I went to buy the "standard" bait tank and ended up throwing down for the Kayatank.

I will be heading out Sunday bright and early for my first try at something large. Largest fish to date on my yak is a calico around 5lbs.

Guyak · 05-22-2007, 07:45 PM

While I am at it, any preference on type of braided line and recommended line test? It's very obvious that braid is a necessity from a kayak in kelp.

Thanks again

05-22-2007, 08:26 AM	#1
tptrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pt loma Posts: 101	sabiki I have had really good luck with #8 sabikis from Sport Chalet. They are about $4.80 and come with 6 "flies". Good luck!

05-22-2007, 08:48 AM	#2
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I'm a big fan of #6 cheapo's off of ebay. $1 each, toss when beat up. Throw a jig on as the sinker and you'll be surprised what else you catch. __________________

05-22-2007, 09:35 AM	#3
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Another cheap and good option are the Ahi brand sabikis. They are somewhere around $2 each at OEX and seem to be of better quality than the other cheapies I've tried. __________________

05-22-2007, 12:58 PM	#4
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I concur with Corey, the Ahi brand have smaller barbs so it is a little easier to get the bait off the hook, it usually falls in the kayak as I release the line tension, and they are reasonably priced. I also prefer the larger line sizes; I use the 30/20 speckled shrimp with a squid tip with devastating results. Now... if I can only do as well with the real fish! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

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05-22-2007, 07:40 PM	#6
Guyak Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 44	Thank you to everyone. Lamb I read the article and caught most of Andy's bait catching seminar at the Fred Hall Show. That's where I went to buy the "standard" bait tank and ended up throwing down for the Kayatank. I will be heading out Sunday bright and early for my first try at something large. Largest fish to date on my yak is a calico around 5lbs.

05-22-2007, 07:45 PM	#7
Guyak Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 44	While I am at it, any preference on type of braided line and recommended line test? It's very obvious that braid is a necessity from a kayak in kelp. Thanks again