Perch from a kayak?

[turbotoad87]

So for most of my fishing life, i've been more of a freshwater fly fisher... i have played around a few times in the ocean but it has been pretty limited.  I have managed to catch a few perch from shore before kayaking days, but it does sound like a lot of fun to track down and fish for some red tail from my kayak... any hints, tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated...

thanks....
           turbo

[Mooch]

I've always wanted to do this myself...I'm thinking of using my bass rod to target 'em. I'd try casting a small castmaster or use a small jighead and pin some small gulp plastics on 'em. Should be a hoot! Anyway, good luck to you and welcome to the site!

[turbotoad87]

yeah, i haven't even had a whole lot of luck from shore with perch, being that i'm a fly fisherman, i still haven't figured out the patterns of perch (if there is one)... i'm in the northern humboldt area, and i know a lot of them get caught here.  the ones i have caught feel more like dragging in a weight than fighting a fish... i just think it would be fun to have something to fish for with a short drive...

thanks for the welcome mooch
              turbo

[bwodun]

this is a good site for surf perch flies and technique, cameron
www.surf-perch.net

[Neptune's Trident]

I have a friend that uses his 7foot bass rod tippedwith squid to catch surf perch.  weight is 14 to 17 inches from the bait.

[turbotoad87]

thanks... i'm gonna set somthin up... i want to catch some perch... i'll give it a shot tomorrow maybe... thanks for all the input....