Getting started - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Denis_Ruso · 02-09-2018, 10:17 AM

Hey Jack,

Asking some more specific questions would help us guide you in the right direction. Fishing is very much about preference and application. People like fishing different rods and reels for the same application.

I personally have my lexa 300 paired with a 7' 6" 15-30 lb Shimano Teramar Medium Heavy fast action. Brand new one is under 200$ and they work pretty good. IMO its abit too stiff for calico but I prefer that because when I need a 20 lb setup for 12-15 lb tuna or yellowtail it still has enough backbone to get the job done. But it is a little to stiff to fling swim baits all day but where it looses in the cast-ability it makes up for it in being able to pull bigger calico out of the kelp where I do most of my fishing.

As far as live bait fishing that's a completely different setup. The sealine 30 will be better than 20 for line capacity and its a great kayak reel because its not that expensive. Fill that up with 50 lb spectra and 30 lb mono topshot. Slap that on a 7 foot 20-40/ 20-50/ or even 30-80 lb rod, stiffness is again going to be by preference. Just make sure the rod has some give not to pull the hook out of the fishes mouth when your pulling it in.

Hope that helps.

Hunters Pa · 02-09-2018, 10:20 AM

Fred Hall Show is coming up in about a month. If you can wait there will be a lot of good deals there

Jack210 · 02-09-2018, 07:32 PM

Appreciate the help. I'll start building up my arsenal

02-09-2018, 10:17 AM	#1
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Hey Jack, Asking some more specific questions would help us guide you in the right direction. Fishing is very much about preference and application. People like fishing different rods and reels for the same application. I personally have my lexa 300 paired with a 7' 6" 15-30 lb Shimano Teramar Medium Heavy fast action. Brand new one is under 200$ and they work pretty good. IMO its abit too stiff for calico but I prefer that because when I need a 20 lb setup for 12-15 lb tuna or yellowtail it still has enough backbone to get the job done. But it is a little to stiff to fling swim baits all day but where it looses in the cast-ability it makes up for it in being able to pull bigger calico out of the kelp where I do most of my fishing. As far as live bait fishing that's a completely different setup. The sealine 30 will be better than 20 for line capacity and its a great kayak reel because its not that expensive. Fill that up with 50 lb spectra and 30 lb mono topshot. Slap that on a 7 foot 20-40/ 20-50/ or even 30-80 lb rod, stiffness is again going to be by preference. Just make sure the rod has some give not to pull the hook out of the fishes mouth when your pulling it in. Hope that helps. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

02-09-2018, 10:20 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Fred Hall Show is coming up in about a month. If you can wait there will be a lot of good deals there

02-09-2018, 07:32 PM	#3
Jack210 Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 12	Appreciate the help. I'll start building up my arsenal