I just recently started kayak fishing, and have been out a few times but got skunked every time for rainbows (or browns) and bass. Even went to a recently stocked lake on a sunny day but still didn’t catch anything. Hoping to find advice or suggestions. Here is what I use (I also use nightcrawlers but they are not pictured). I have trouble getting my spinners deep below top water. I usually use a drop shot rig with a T knot (one of them looks a lil funky I know but it works) and haven’t had much luck. The mono leader is 8-12 lb I think. I use 15lb braided as my main line, and this golden snap swivel (not my favorite since it’s easily visible). Any suggestions?
Posted by TheEnergizerBunny1
3 Comments
Ditch the snap swivels and troll spoons and spinners
Can’t speak for the trout stuff but you could probably use some more variety in your bass lures unless they’re not pictured. Bass are pretty active right now and probably want a larger meal than your nightcrawlers. Id recommend a couple jigs and wacky rig or drop shot a senko or soft jerkbait to start with if you don’t already do that. I doubt your gold swivels are hurting you at all, I havn’t seen convincing evidence that they change the baits action significantly and the gold would likely only attract more fish if they could even see it.
Grab some Kastmaster spoons. I personally love the nickel/silver combo and the red/gold. 1/4oz is what you want.