trolling rods and reels

[niko]

i was wandering ,well what the title says?

iam sorting out my kit to see what is suitable for when my yak arrives .when i fish from bigger boats i use a bass rod for tope and a spinning rod (50g )for the rest,both of these are 10 foot.for reels i use 2 abu 6500 mag elites and a baitrunner .i tend to use 15lb mono on all

[Prowler]

Here's my tuppence, A lot of people seem to prefer the Baitrunner reels, because the ease of maintaining these reels and with the close proximity of salt water at all times on a yak you want a reel thats going to take a pasting, you could of course go for some cheaper options but no matter how well you look after them they will give in time and are pretty much disposable.

 

My prefered rods are Shimano Beastmater AX for spinning and plugging and I use my old tried and trusted ugly stick coupled with a Abu 7000c3 for bottom, feathering etc.

 

So your kit is perfectly fine.

[niko]

Here's my tuppence, A lot of people seem to prefer the Baitrunner reels, because the ease of maintaining these reels and with the close proximity of salt water at all times on a yak you want a reel thats going to take a pasting, you could of course go for some cheaper options but no matter how well you look after them they will give in time and are pretty much disposable.

 

My prefered rods are Shimano Beastmater AX for spinning and plugging and I use my old tried and trusted ugly stick coupled with a Abu 7000c3 for bottom, feathering etc.

 

So your kit is perfectly fine.

when trolling what sort of line do you tend to use ,i guess in effect its boat powered spinning so the spinning kit and lures would be the one ,is that right?

[Prowler]

when trolling what sort of line do you tend to use ,i guess in effect its boat powered spinning so the spinning kit and lures would be the one ,is that right?

 

For me no more than 15lb-20lb, because there are a lot of lobster pots in the areas I tend to fish I need something I can breakaway if I get stuck on a submerged marker, line or net, esspecially with our tidal runs, it doesn't take long to pull you out of your yak if you get stuck sideways on to a rip while trying to save your gear I can tell you.

Edited July 17, 2006 by Prowler

[richi]

you might find 10 foot a bit too long in a yak---but as in everything it's best to try for yourself to see what rod length suits you.I personally prefer to use rods under 7ft6in.My favourite a 12lb class boat rod is only about 6 ft.I liked it so much that I got another!Have caught Tope on it too!But 6ft will be too short for some people.To sum up I would say that whatever size rod you're comfortable with is the right choice Confused---I am!

[niko]

you might find 10 foot a bit too long in a yak---but as in everything it's best to try for yourself to see what rod length suits you.I personally prefer to use rods under 7ft6in.My favourite a 12lb class boat rod is only about 6 ft.I liked it so much that I got another!Have caught Tope on it too!But 6ft will be too short for some people.To sum up I would say that whatever size rod you're comfortable with is the right choice Confused---I am!

what is the boat rod im maybe looking for a 12 or maybe 6lb class rod ,fishing light is the ownly way!!!!!

[richi]

what is the boat rod im maybe looking for a 12 or maybe 6lb class rod ,fishing light is the ownly way!!!!!

It is a Shakespeare Euroboat one piece 12lb class.Martin Hurst also has one and loves his.I bought mine at Rogers Tackle at Swansea for £15---Martin paid even less!

[Martin Hurst]

Fantastic little rod , bought off the Shakespeare stand at last years Royal welsh Show for a fiver I think(time dulls the memory ?)

Will be looking to get another next week at the same show Not a bad day out if your in the area.

[niko]

Fantastic little rod , bought off the Shakespeare stand at last years Royal welsh Show for a fiver I think(time dulls the memory ?)

Will be looking to get another next week at the same show Not a bad day out if your in the area.

£16 for royal welsh ticket this year i think but a fiver for a rod thats nothing!!!!

[Martin Hurst]

Never pay for the Tickets!!! Work on the ECB stands for four days and get paid for shopping