Spectra - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rusty · 11-24-2008, 06:43 PM

Before reading this thread I assumed everyone used 65# Izor Spectra on gear for rated 20-50#. I love it, but then again its all I ever used.

dgax65 · 11-24-2008, 07:44 PM

When I first started using Spectra on my kayak reels, I had a mix of 30# and 50# . Last year I bought a bunch of Shimano Torium reels to replace my old Daiwa's and I decided to shift to 65# Power Pro Spectra. Since I had quite a few reels to fill I got the large spools of Spectra. You can save some money with the bulk spools. The Blackwater stuff is pretty nice....if you can afford it.

esdees · 11-24-2008, 08:43 PM

The guys at Squidco don't mind filling your reels from your own bulk spools for no charge if things aren't busy. Just don't take advantage of it and make sure you find a few things to buy while you wait, not that that's difficult

For live bait, use a swivel and 3-9' of 15-40lb fluoro. I think the norm is about 4' of 30lb. You'll learn to adjust for the conditions. Seagar brand fluoro seems to be good.

If you're going to be casting or yoyo-ing, have the guys at squidco put 100yds of mono (30-40lb) on top. If things are really quiet (not likely) ask them to teach you the knot so you can do it on your own if necessary.

Good luck.

bigbarrels · 11-24-2008, 11:32 PM

Thank you everybody! That really helps and now I know what to ask the wife for XMAS

Once again this website proves to be a valuable source of information. Thanks Again!

11-24-2008, 07:44 PM	#2
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	When I first started using Spectra on my kayak reels, I had a mix of 30# and 50# . Last year I bought a bunch of Shimano Torium reels to replace my old Daiwa's and I decided to shift to 65# Power Pro Spectra. Since I had quite a few reels to fill I got the large spools of Spectra. You can save some money with the bulk spools. The Blackwater stuff is pretty nice....if you can afford it. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

11-24-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	Before reading this thread I assumed everyone used 65# Izor Spectra on gear for rated 20-50#. I love it, but then again its all I ever used.

11-24-2008, 08:43 PM	#3
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	The guys at Squidco don't mind filling your reels from your own bulk spools for no charge if things aren't busy. Just don't take advantage of it and make sure you find a few things to buy while you wait, not that that's difficult For live bait, use a swivel and 3-9' of 15-40lb fluoro. I think the norm is about 4' of 30lb. You'll learn to adjust for the conditions. Seagar brand fluoro seems to be good. If you're going to be casting or yoyo-ing, have the guys at squidco put 100yds of mono (30-40lb) on top. If things are really quiet (not likely) ask them to teach you the knot so you can do it on your own if necessary. Good luck.

11-24-2008, 11:32 PM	#4
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Thank you everybody! That really helps and now I know what to ask the wife for XMAS Once again this website proves to be a valuable source of information. Thanks Again!