The two that got away... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

WahooUSMA · 07-27-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tmc

Wahoo, let me know when you want to go out and show me how ; )

I actually have just been hitting the spots that were marked on the GPS from the previous owner... so far they've all produced fish (some were just 17" calico, but fish none the less).

Thanks Dan. I used 2/0 Owner hooks on these 2, and the way I lost them, I know that my main problem was the gear I was using. I had a crappy Okuma reel which I bought in March when I was 'testing out' kayak fishing. I just went out and picked up a new Avet reel and love the feel and the ease of adjusting the drag. I will give it another go with a good reel where I can adjust the drag with more confidence.

What's a good second reel that I can pick up to have for

for YT? All suggestions and feedback appreciated.

Might go out Saturday...I hate weekends though! My son is home on leave and only has 1.5 weeks before he has to report back. So this weekend might be perfect. He is dying to catch a T before he has to leave So. Ca! I'll check with him and PM you if its a go!

Nic D · 07-27-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

Might go out Saturday...I hate weekends though! My son is home on leave and only has 1.5 weeks before he has to report back. So this weekend might be perfect. He is dying to catch a T before he has to leave So. Ca! I'll check with him and PM you if its a go!

I hear they are thick right now

tmc · 07-28-2010, 08:03 AM

Great info Wade. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge/experience. I'll go check out that Daiwa reel.

Wahoo, sounds good. I get back from Vegas Friday night, but I'll be up for launching anytime after 5:30am.

herefishyfishy! · 07-28-2010, 03:40 PM

Trent "the lizardfish king" Chapman! Glad you got a taste of La Jolla!

A absolute gem of a reel for throwing iron, ranked #1 in several fishing mags in the Torium by Shimano. Bulletproof, great drags, excellent casting. Its not Avet but its also 1/2 -1/3 of the price to. Depends on what jig stick to pair it with but I got a 9 ft. Seeker with a Torium 16 and can throw a half mile with that thing its seems like, sitting in a kayak.

When we going out next? Text me and let me know what works for you and TicYakToe.

Evan

tmc · 07-28-2010, 03:49 PM

Evan, I'm pretty sure Mr. TikYakToe caught more lizardfish than me last Thursday in the bay. I plan on going out to LJ Saturday morning. I get back from Vegas Friday night.

I'll check out the shimano and compare the feel with the daiwa. I'm not as concerned about price as much as a good reel that won't cause me to lose a fish. But if the shimano works just as well as an Avet, I'll check it out.

07-28-2010, 03:40 PM	#4
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Trent "the lizardfish king" Chapman! Glad you got a taste of La Jolla! A absolute gem of a reel for throwing iron, ranked #1 in several fishing mags in the Torium by Shimano. Bulletproof, great drags, excellent casting. Its not Avet but its also 1/2 -1/3 of the price to. Depends on what jig stick to pair it with but I got a 9 ft. Seeker with a Torium 16 and can throw a half mile with that thing its seems like, sitting in a kayak. When we going out next? Text me and let me know what works for you and TicYakToe. Evan __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

07-28-2010, 08:03 AM	#3
tmc Junior Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 26	Great info Wade. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge/experience. I'll go check out that Daiwa reel. Wahoo, sounds good. I get back from Vegas Friday night, but I'll be up for launching anytime after 5:30am.

07-28-2010, 03:49 PM	#5
tmc Junior Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 26	Evan, I'm pretty sure Mr. TikYakToe caught more lizardfish than me last Thursday in the bay. I plan on going out to LJ Saturday morning. I get back from Vegas Friday night. I'll check out the shimano and compare the feel with the daiwa. I'm not as concerned about price as much as a good reel that won't cause me to lose a fish. But if the shimano works just as well as an Avet, I'll check it out.