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General Fishing Tips / Line counter?

« on: January 14, 2020, 06:13:28 PM »

I’m a newby, went through a few cheap reels this year. I want to move up to a reasonably priced reel that can take a dunking without freezing up. Thinking about a Daiwa Lexa on sale, considering the line counter model. I’ve never used one.

- are line counters durable? Worth it?
- is the Daiwa Lexa 300 or 400 a good buy for salt kayak fishing?

Brands and bling aren’t important to me. I just want a tough reel. I’m tired of the awkwardness of spincasters in a kayak. Also something that wouldn’t break my heart if lost/stolen (I’d like to spend less than $200).

I appreciate the advice.

Bill

General Talk / Commercial crabbing pushed to December 15

« on: November 22, 2019, 09:30:23 AM »

https://m.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Dungeness-Crab-Season-Pushed-Back-Again-Out-Of-14853887.php

General Talk / Best all-around scupper wheels?

« on: November 05, 2019, 12:13:05 PM »

New kayaker, used Compass with basic Hobie wheels, looking to upgrade. Balloon wheels seem big, expensive and not that great on hard surfaces. Skinny wheels I have now are small, light and great on roads, stairs, etc... but like dragging a dead body in sand. I looked in old posts for advice but wanted the latest and greatest (hope that is ok). I live in SF and space is a factor so one set of wheels is my limit. What is the best ‘all-around’ option?

Thanks, in advance, for any advice!

Introductions / Trying to put my intro in the right place this time...

« on: September 05, 2019, 02:00:57 PM »

My first intro attempt below. Thank you to Shane and Nick Fish for the first day advice on Rockaway Beach.

Introductions: I’m just getting into kayak fishing (have fly fished quite a bit), and I have gone out twice solo and had a blast. I’m trying to find a way to meet up with other people fishing in or near the Bay, Tomales, Bodega, Baker Beach, Pacifica, etc... I would love to learn from more experienced kayak anglers re: techniques and gear (currently my gear is on the budget/homemade end of the spectrum but I’m planning on steady upgrades). I do have a Garmin 4cv fishfinder and a decent marine radio. I just put my first spool of braided line into my bait caster. In my very short kayak career I’ve caught shakers, guitarfish, a leopard and a sand shark, but I really really want to catch a king salmon before they head upstream.

Bill

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