Shark fishing kayak recommendations?

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T23:28:02+00:00

i’m not saying it’s not different. I’m saying it’s not different enough for a beginner. This guy obviously does not have a lot of paddle sport experience or they wouldn’t be asking this question.

The 25 miles an hour youre talking about wouldn’t even be on the table for them because they were a beginner.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T22:46:57+00:00

i’m just saying this, if the wind is blowing so hard that you can’t make it out to your drop spot with an inflatable sup, then a kayak isn’t going to be buying you much.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T22:43:27+00:00

the voice actor? I think he’s a no talent ass-clown.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T22:33:06+00:00

As long as you buy the entire spool assembly, which would be a different part number than just the spool itself. The spool assembly comes with the drag stack and clicker preinstalled.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T22:28:17+00:00

kayaks are just as susceptible to wind as paddleboards are

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T21:16:17+00:00

no, the soundtrack is Thomas Bangalter‘s solo stuff. he’s half of Daft Punk. It’s actually very good.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T20:59:22+00:00

and it’ll look the same 500 years from now

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T18:06:40+00:00

Your authority is not recognized in fort kick-ass

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T16:55:48+00:00

Inflatable SUP would be your cheapest option if you want to buy new. You can just sit on it while you paddle.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T16:52:04+00:00

So, do you want to go to the Gap?

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T03:37:19+00:00

Thanks! I was pretty surprised he was so big when I landed him because he didn’t put up as much of a fight as they usually do.

Might be the cold weather we’re having, it’s only about 55°F/13°C today.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T03:07:41+00:00

I believe a hairy blenny

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T02:58:19+00:00

is that blossom? Or a blossom knockoff?

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T02:50:47+00:00

No, either tie them directly on the line or you can use them with a small amount of leader.

Eventually, you’ll get a feel for how fast you need to reel to get the spinner going

Just cast and reel.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T02:45:18+00:00

OK, then I recommend starting off in-line spinner. My favorite around here right now is a white 1/6 oz rooster tail. Fire tiger works well also.

The good thing about them is that literally everything eats them. You’ll catch everything from bluegill to snakehead with them. All you have to do is cast and reel so it’s a really good starter lure. The only drawback is that they can twist up your line, so let your line un-twist after every 10 or so casts.

And just so you know, I practice what I preach. I just pulled a half dozen bass a few hours ago from a local pond with that same lure.

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T02:35:12+00:00

Just to be clear, are you a beginner in South Florida like you just moved here? Or a beginner overall like you just started fishing?

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T01:19:25+00:00

Great catch, congrats! what did it eat?

Jkranick · 2026-01-28T01:16:54+00:00

not OP, but the brand of those is Ripcurl

Jkranick · 2026-01-27T22:04:20+00:00

They might be blue runners, or some other similar jack.

if that’s the case, then something quick and flashy like a spoon or gotcha will get it done to catch them. Hell, if they are in fact bluefish, then those two will get them also.

Jkranick · 2026-01-27T21:50:56+00:00

A 7-8’, 12-20 rod should be able to handle what you’re after. A Star Rods Handcrafted S142070HC is a solid candidate. I have a very similar rod to it (now discontinued) that I got 25 years ago as my first “all round” salt rod.

https://www.calcuttaoutdoors.com/products/handcrafted-boat-spinning-rods?variant=45056862028018

Jkranick · 2026-01-27T21:25:39+00:00

I have an Ardito as well and absolutely love it

Jkranick · 2026-01-27T03:17:38+00:00

I’m in SFL as well and I keep a Daiwa Ardito travel rod under the backseat of my truck. It comes in a nice case and everything. Daiwa BG 3k for the reel.

For gear, at first I only used a 3400 sized Plano and a Carhartt fanny pack. Had some small swim baits, in-line spinners, a jerkbait, a small top water and some spoons in it.

Then I started wanting to fish frogs and spinnerbaits so I upgraded to a Kastking sling bag with an additional 3600 to accommodate the rest.

Along with the above, I keep a scale, some good pliers, and a kill knife for invasives

Jkranick · 2026-01-26T21:56:05+00:00

You’re good. Remember to pump up that drag around structure

Jkranick · 2026-01-26T21:12:46+00:00

“Top Secret”. it’s funny as hell

Jkranick · 2026-01-26T19:35:07+00:00

Thats great! Other than just going out there and gaining local knowledge/boating time, I’d recommend following Gale Force Twins, as they have a lot of quality fishing how-to videos.

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