La Jolla Yellows - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

5-20 · 04-04-2015, 02:13 PM

I'm going to add that my first yak rod was a seeker black steel 670 because a lot of guys on this site seem to like that rod and that was what popped up a lot in the searches i did. I just couldn't get over how soft it felt. I had it overnight and took it back to squidco to look around a little bit more. Once i picked up a phenix psw 700h... Oh boy, i was sold. Really hated myself for picking it up because it was a lot more $ than the seeker but that rod's going to do everything you want it to.

I don't think its too bad spending a lot of money on a yak rod especially if it comes with a lifetime warranty. And rods simply dont get torn up as bad as reels do yak fishing, that's for sure.

Phenix psw 700h. Take a look at that rod. It's gonna be perfect for most 1.5 to 3 day tuna trips too.

Irishman · 04-04-2015, 06:08 PM

Most if not all of us buy bear with the idea every fish we catch will be a 40lb fish of a lifetime. I honestly am over geared for my fishing. Your setup is perfect. Remember on a yak you get the luxury of the yak acting as a piece of the drag component

taggermike · 04-04-2015, 06:57 PM

Your out fit will do fine. In most situation braid isn't a must have in LJ. But when you have a fish wrapped in the kelp, braid will definately raise your chances of cutting the fish loose. Mike

Cjopson · 04-08-2015, 07:46 PM

Thanks for the help guys. See you on the water.

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04-04-2015, 02:13 PM	#1
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	I'm going to add that my first yak rod was a seeker black steel 670 because a lot of guys on this site seem to like that rod and that was what popped up a lot in the searches i did. I just couldn't get over how soft it felt. I had it overnight and took it back to squidco to look around a little bit more. Once i picked up a phenix psw 700h... Oh boy, i was sold. Really hated myself for picking it up because it was a lot more $ than the seeker but that rod's going to do everything you want it to. I don't think its too bad spending a lot of money on a yak rod especially if it comes with a lifetime warranty. And rods simply dont get torn up as bad as reels do yak fishing, that's for sure. Phenix psw 700h. Take a look at that rod. It's gonna be perfect for most 1.5 to 3 day tuna trips too.

04-04-2015, 06:08 PM	#2
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Most if not all of us buy bear with the idea every fish we catch will be a 40lb fish of a lifetime. I honestly am over geared for my fishing. Your setup is perfect. Remember on a yak you get the luxury of the yak acting as a piece of the drag component

04-04-2015, 06:57 PM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Your out fit will do fine. In most situation braid isn't a must have in LJ. But when you have a fish wrapped in the kelp, braid will definately raise your chances of cutting the fish loose. Mike

04-08-2015, 07:46 PM	#4
Cjopson Junior Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 5	Thanks for the help guys. See you on the water.