Trying to learn more about Rod and Reel setups - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 01-16-2017, 05:05 PM

I use braid only on my Bait stick to have a better feel of the hit.

It has been my experience that once a mackerel is caught, you have two options. One to reel quickly and land one or two fish, or leave it and catch more.

However, hooking more mackerel increases the chances of tangles. I use about 3-4 OZ. sinker on my rig. It allows me to cast far from the piers.

Casting far is not needed from a kayak.

I have heard of using a heavier sinker like one pound can reduce the tangling, but I have never tried it.

The fouling of the Sabiki rig can happen with any rod anyhow.

I ordered my first 8' rod on line. When I received it, I felt that I would be laughed out of the piers. Thus, I sent it back and bought a 7' at the FHS.

Later I did buy a 8' at FHS and that rod allowed me to cast farther from the pier. I will use the 7' from my kayak.

The low profile casting reel allows a less sever angle from the reel to the hole in the rod where the line enters. Thus, for a better cast.

01-16-2017, 05:05 PM	#20
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	I use braid only on my Bait stick to have a better feel of the hit. It has been my experience that once a mackerel is caught, you have two options. One to reel quickly and land one or two fish, or leave it and catch more. However, hooking more mackerel increases the chances of tangles. I use about 3-4 OZ. sinker on my rig. It allows me to cast far from the piers. Casting far is not needed from a kayak. I have heard of using a heavier sinker like one pound can reduce the tangling, but I have never tried it. The fouling of the Sabiki rig can happen with any rod anyhow. I ordered my first 8' rod on line. When I received it, I felt that I would be laughed out of the piers. Thus, I sent it back and bought a 7' at the FHS. Later I did buy a 8' at FHS and that rod allowed me to cast farther from the pier. I will use the 7' from my kayak. The low profile casting reel allows a less sever angle from the reel to the hole in the rod where the line enters. Thus, for a better cast.