3/4 day trip questions and suggestions. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sir LJ · 08-24-2014, 10:27 AM

Thanks for the advice. I feel I should rent a rod and reel since we will only have one rod each. Or maybe I'll buy a stronger rod for my spinning reel.
Should I use a j hook or circle hooks? How do they store your catch once caught?
And I do not know when I will be booking the trip. Still trying to sort this out with work and school.
How much cash should I bring? How much is a good tip?
I guess I will have to spool some 25-30 lb mono onto my reels. Hopefully my mono to mono knot holds
I'm excited to say the least!!

CaliHalikiller · 08-24-2014, 11:08 AM

Went on the seatrek out of helgrens wfo bite I used 30-40 big game with a floro top shot landed my first bluefin 35# yellow fin 23# and Dorado 20# using 2/0 hooks fish id say ocean side or south is best bet

double p · 08-24-2014, 11:27 AM

the sd has an rsw tank for your catch, which is way better than your fish sitting on the deck or in a burlap bag. $10-20 for a tip is always a safe estimate, if they earn it, and the deck hands on the sd are good, they'll earn it. either hook will work fine. now you just need to find a day when they are not sold out and go get some tuna

ctfphoto · 08-24-2014, 11:38 AM

San Diego out of Seaforth for sure, Best captain, crew and boat.

I went out on Friday and came home with 5 YFT, the boat limited.

inbx3 · 08-24-2014, 01:53 PM

Any boat that has RSW is what I would choose. The SD or any overnight boat currently running 3/4 trips would be fine. Think about fish sitting on deck from 9am when you catch it until 5pm when it's filleted. Long time to sit. Now think about the fish in ice cold water that whole time. Same price for the trip but better end product. Just my 2 pennies. Good luck and have fun.

08-24-2014, 10:27 AM	#1
Sir LJ Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Downey Posts: 88	Thanks for the advice. I feel I should rent a rod and reel since we will only have one rod each. Or maybe I'll buy a stronger rod for my spinning reel. Should I use a j hook or circle hooks? How do they store your catch once caught? And I do not know when I will be booking the trip. Still trying to sort this out with work and school. How much cash should I bring? How much is a good tip? I guess I will have to spool some 25-30 lb mono onto my reels. Hopefully my mono to mono knot holds I'm excited to say the least!!

08-24-2014, 11:08 AM	#2
CaliHalikiller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: woodland hills Posts: 152	Went on the seatrek out of helgrens wfo bite I used 30-40 big game with a floro top shot landed my first bluefin 35# yellow fin 23# and Dorado 20# using 2/0 hooks fish id say ocean side or south is best bet

08-24-2014, 11:27 AM	#3
double p Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: temecula Posts: 59	the sd has an rsw tank for your catch, which is way better than your fish sitting on the deck or in a burlap bag. $10-20 for a tip is always a safe estimate, if they earn it, and the deck hands on the sd are good, they'll earn it. either hook will work fine. now you just need to find a day when they are not sold out and go get some tuna

08-24-2014, 11:38 AM	#4
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	San Diego out of Seaforth for sure, Best captain, crew and boat. I went out on Friday and came home with 5 YFT, the boat limited.

08-24-2014, 01:53 PM	#5
inbx3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san diego Posts: 144	Any boat that has RSW is what I would choose. The SD or any overnight boat currently running 3/4 trips would be fine. Think about fish sitting on deck from 9am when you catch it until 5pm when it's filleted. Long time to sit. Now think about the fish in ice cold water that whole time. Same price for the trip but better end product. Just my 2 pennies. Good luck and have fun.