Artificials for yellowfin tuna - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishin' Magician · 08-28-2014, 05:25 AM

I was out on the Islander last week on a day and a half and the yellowfin were plentiful but because all we had were smallish anchovies, we had to drop down to 20 to 25lb test with Number 2 hooks. Most of us had 30 to 40 pound mono and it was too heavy. But for those who had the lighter line, they did really well.

I think that I should have stayed with using the iron instead of the live bait....

tattuna · 08-28-2014, 06:09 AM

I got a few on the Waxwing the other day. I did better with the wing than my buddy did on live bait. If you're confident with it, throw it and stick to it. If the fish are up and feeding they can't resist it on a really fast retrieve.

FlyFishinYakr · 08-28-2014, 09:09 AM

If it's been a good consistent bite I bring about 6-8 outfits (20# bait if the fish get line shy, 25-30# bait, (2) 40#outfits one bait and one jig, (2) 60# for jig and bait, 80# for bait and 100#+ for trolling.
I use an old school chrome Y-2

for tuna & blue and chrome Salas 6X on my 40# jig stick.
FFY

RookieYakker · 08-28-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tattuna

I got a few on the Waxwing the other day. I did better with the wing than my buddy did on live bait. If you're confident with it, throw it and stick to it. If the fish are up and feeding they can't resist it on a really fast retrieve.

I've been hearing really good things on Waxwings. How long after the cast are you retrieving? I'm headed out on the Malihini next Wednesday!

tattuna · 08-28-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RookieYakker

I've been hearing really good things on Waxwings. How long after the cast are you retrieving? I'm headed out on the Malihini next Wednesday!

I start winding as soon as it hits the water. Wind fast!

08-28-2014, 05:25 AM	#1
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	I was out on the Islander last week on a day and a half and the yellowfin were plentiful but because all we had were smallish anchovies, we had to drop down to 20 to 25lb test with Number 2 hooks. Most of us had 30 to 40 pound mono and it was too heavy. But for those who had the lighter line, they did really well. I think that I should have stayed with using the iron instead of the live bait.... __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

08-28-2014, 06:09 AM	#2
tattuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 329	I got a few on the Waxwing the other day. I did better with the wing than my buddy did on live bait. If you're confident with it, throw it and stick to it. If the fish are up and feeding they can't resist it on a really fast retrieve. __________________ IG @tattuna

08-28-2014, 09:09 AM	#3
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	If it's been a good consistent bite I bring about 6-8 outfits (20# bait if the fish get line shy, 25-30# bait, (2) 40#outfits one bait and one jig, (2) 60# for jig and bait, 80# for bait and 100#+ for trolling. I use an old school chrome Y-2 for tuna & blue and chrome Salas 6X on my 40# jig stick. FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 08-28-2014 at 09:52 AM.