Becoming discouraged.. need a mentor! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jonesyak · 07-27-2012, 07:04 PM

Thank you everyone for your encouragement!!

Believe me, as soon as I can I will hire one of the two.

However, I am launching LJ tomorrow morning (7ish) with the bait tank for the first time.

Do you guys usally just troll your baits with no weight? And how far from the yak?

mtnbykr2 · 07-27-2012, 08:12 PM

bought sixty feet behind, hook the mack just behind the head across the back, not in the spine of course, it will kinda force the bait to swim down...weight, depends on the wind and current...use your discretion, if the fricken birds are takin' your line, you need weight...lol

Jonesyak · 07-27-2012, 09:04 PM

When you are using a weight with live bait do you use a slip egg sinker? With or without a swivel? Or do you stick a crimp on weight a few inches back from the hook?ffice

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Also, I know I am supposed to use some sort of clip on weight with the sabiki rig... how big? And can I just rig up an egg sinker to tie on to the end?>>
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Lastly, this is my first time making bait... which size rig should I use? I have different size set ups with different amounts of hooks...>>
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Last lastly lol, how many baits do you guys usually make before proceeding to fishing??>>
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Thanks again!!!>>

raffman55 · 07-28-2012, 12:23 PM

When I get a bait, I pin it on and throw it out on a free line, if I get two, throw one free, one weighted, and keep the sabiki working for more. If I don't get any more action after 10-15 minutes, I move a bit, and look for surface movement. I need a battery for bait tank, but I've yakked around with a bait tube that can hold 4-6 decent greenies with no problem. If you're on bait, stay and get as much as you can if not move on. Do not be discouraged, repeat after me,"time on the water, time on the water..."

07-27-2012, 07:04 PM	#1
Jonesyak Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 45	Thank you everyone for your encouragement!! Believe me, as soon as I can I will hire one of the two. However, I am launching LJ tomorrow morning (7ish) with the bait tank for the first time. Do you guys usally just troll your baits with no weight? And how far from the yak? __________________

07-27-2012, 08:12 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	bought sixty feet behind, hook the mack just behind the head across the back, not in the spine of course, it will kinda force the bait to swim down...weight, depends on the wind and current...use your discretion, if the fricken birds are takin' your line, you need weight...lol __________________

07-27-2012, 09:04 PM	#3
Jonesyak Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 45	When you are using a weight with live bait do you use a slip egg sinker? With or without a swivel? Or do you stick a crimp on weight a few inches back from the hook?fficeffice" />>> >> Also, I know I am supposed to use some sort of clip on weight with the sabiki rig... how big? And can I just rig up an egg sinker to tie on to the end?>> >> Lastly, this is my first time making bait... which size rig should I use? I have different size set ups with different amounts of hooks...>> >> Last lastly lol, how many baits do you guys usually make before proceeding to fishing??>> >> Thanks again!!!>> __________________

07-28-2012, 12:23 PM	#4
raffman55 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 37	When I get a bait, I pin it on and throw it out on a free line, if I get two, throw one free, one weighted, and keep the sabiki working for more. If I don't get any more action after 10-15 minutes, I move a bit, and look for surface movement. I need a battery for bait tank, but I've yakked around with a bait tube that can hold 4-6 decent greenies with no problem. If you're on bait, stay and get as much as you can if not move on. Do not be discouraged, repeat after me,"time on the water, time on the water..." __________________ Never eat anything bigger than your head