Sorry if this is a dumb question, but spinner or conventional rod? I'd go with the six-six 20-40# conventional on a private boat, and the longer (but heavier) rod on an open party boat. Apologies for the lame answer, it's the best I could do with limited information.
Will Leon The rod is a PENN Bluwater Carnage model: CARBW800XL 7'10" 10-25 LB MONO / 20-50 LB BRAID, Deckhand grip.I used a DAIWA reel clamp, which comes in a couple of different sizes. I had to use the smaller size, as the deckhand grip of the PENN rod has a small diameter. Here's the link:www.daiwa.com/images/fishing_tools_3.jpg www.daiwa.com/Accessory/fishing_tools.aspxTight lines Bro!
Andrew Kloster Awesome, thank you... Been looking for a rod clamp for my Lexa's but can only find the Tiburon brand that "may" fit the Lexa... Been looking at those Penn rods for a bit too... Right now I have my 2 Lexa's on a Shimano Tallus and a Terez.
Will Leon The Tallus and Terez are both pretty rad, and conveniently come with reel seats :) The Daiwa reel clamp isn't cheap, but it's effective, and looks sweet.
I've heard stuff about stature and rod length, for fishing surface irons. I'm about 5'9 and I'm wondering if I should go with a 8 or 9 ft jigstick. I've heard depending on ur stature u cn cast a shorter rod better than a longer one
The only true way to know is to try casting multiple sizes. I found I can cast farthest with a 10' rod, but I can cast all day with a 9 footer. You can fight fish easiest with an 8' rod, but you will have to cast the hardest to get your iron into the zone. Decisions decisions... heh ;)
Hey Andrew im looking to book a couple trips for this year out of SD im from Dana Point. Witch boat and when do you think it would be a good time to get some yellows.
+Zach Everhart Plenty of Yellow's up on your area! I was looking at going up there for a trip or two, hah. I can't really name specific boats because their itinerary changes with the calendar and fishing conditions. What month(s) are you planning to fish? Right now the 1.5 day boats are doing well in Mex waters at Colnet and surrounding areas. As summer approaches you can get Yellows on the 3/4 day boats that fish the Coronados. I ride the M/V San Diego out of Seaforth Sportfishing a lot in the summer. Ryan Bostian has a great boat and crew. A good crew is super important.
+tommy hong Calstar GFDH 800M (20-50) matched with a Shimano Talica 10II loaded to the top with 65# braid. This setup is used for fly-lining live bait, and dropping Flat Falls and lighter yo-yo irons. Favorite jigs are Salas 6x and 7x Juniors and heavy, PL-68, and full size Flat Falls 160g - 250g.
+InspectaDekz The Lexa 400 was packed with 65# Power Pro Slick 8, with a 25' top shot of 30# PLine Smoke Mono. I don't normally use Fluorocarbon for open water Yellowtail. Slay'em!
+InspectaDekz The rod is rated for 15-25# mono, but because I was throwing surface plugs with it, I upped the top shot for the inevitable back lash (we ALL do it). You just have to keep the line rating in mind when setting your drag. I use an "RP" knot for the connection, and I've never had a problem with the knot ticking through the guides.
I tend to cast smaller Iron's with the Lexa, with Tady 45 being the biggest. Tady A1, Salas 7X JR, Caivo Landon4x, Tady C, and Tady 45. drive.google.com/open?id=1_W7l99UL1Hj0T_z-2nF4pAojzbsWPJSA
+InspectaDekz For smaller surface plugs and jigs the Lexa is fine, and I use it quite often. For larger size irons such as a Salas 7x, or Taddy 45 I use either a Tranx or Trini 20A because they have larger spool diameters and fit better on a 9+ jig stick. In the end, you have to go with what works best for you. In this video I was experimenting with gear, and for the most part the combo of Lexa and 9' Abyss worked out, but ultimately I switched back to a more traditional setup. The combo worked, but was too much effort.
Ya they have both regular and power handle versions. What gear ratio do you like? Komodo has a 7.1:1 and 6.2:1 like the lexa's but I was thinking 7 is a lil high as u don't get the torch wen fighting fish as much
What kind of line are you running on ur Lexa 400? I just got a TranX and I'm not sure what line to put on it. I'm between 65 braid or 30 mono. I like the stretch mono has with the surface and yoyo irons but I love the line capacity the braid has to offer. Thoughts?
