I need new gear - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MWC359 · 03-14-2012, 06:37 AM

Wow, thanks for all the replys...... any tips on where to buy

JeffB · 03-14-2012, 09:35 AM

If you want something now, then shop around the local shops. Charkbait gives pretty good deals if you buy both reel and rod and usually throw in free line. If you are in no hurry, then shop around online. That is what I did with the cedros. All the shops around here were asking $250 for it, I found a website that has them on sale for $174, big difference. I know Anglers Choice in PL has some really nice used reels. My buddy picked up a Torium 16 from them for $70 and it was like new.

taggermike · 03-14-2012, 09:41 AM

Those shorter, and usually super stiff, kencors are nice for yo-yo iron fishing. they can be good heavier baitsticks too. Your jig master would work on the kencor but you might like a bigger reel, penn 4/0 or even a used lever drag for slow trolling larger macks. Your cardiff set up should serve you well for bass and halis. Depending on how you like to fish I'd recomend a 25-30lb bait stick and an 8-9 foot jig stick. I'll second the sealines, decent reels at a good price and extreamly durable. Maybe a 30 on the bait stick and a 40 on the jig stick. If you can give your business and money to a local tackle shop or look for some thing used locally. Seeker and CalStar are both made right here in Cali and are always my first choice. If cash is tight you can hit the wallyworld or sports authority for sabers or ugly stick tigers or some thing like that. They're cheap but do work well enough. Some times Big 5 has couplons and crazy clearance sales on sabers. Mike

03-14-2012, 09:35 AM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	If you want something now, then shop around the local shops. Charkbait gives pretty good deals if you buy both reel and rod and usually throw in free line. If you are in no hurry, then shop around online. That is what I did with the cedros. All the shops around here were asking $250 for it, I found a website that has them on sale for $174, big difference. I know Anglers Choice in PL has some really nice used reels. My buddy picked up a Torium 16 from them for $70 and it was like new. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

03-14-2012, 06:37 AM	#1
MWC359 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Corona Ca. Posts: 58	Wow, thanks for all the replys...... any tips on where to buy

03-14-2012, 09:41 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Those shorter, and usually super stiff, kencors are nice for yo-yo iron fishing. they can be good heavier baitsticks too. Your jig master would work on the kencor but you might like a bigger reel, penn 4/0 or even a used lever drag for slow trolling larger macks. Your cardiff set up should serve you well for bass and halis. Depending on how you like to fish I'd recomend a 25-30lb bait stick and an 8-9 foot jig stick. I'll second the sealines, decent reels at a good price and extreamly durable. Maybe a 30 on the bait stick and a 40 on the jig stick. If you can give your business and money to a local tackle shop or look for some thing used locally. Seeker and CalStar are both made right here in Cali and are always my first choice. If cash is tight you can hit the wallyworld or sports authority for sabers or ugly stick tigers or some thing like that. They're cheap but do work well enough. Some times Big 5 has couplons and crazy clearance sales on sabers. Mike