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It was a time when kayak fishing was very simple

Ice anglers fond of soaking minnows and dead-bait will be well served investing in a technique-specific rod for these type of applications

What I Would Throw on It I would use this combo for big swimbaits, large crankbaits, heavy topwaters, bigger freshwater lures, and heavier line applications

We wanted to get a feel for how to actually fish from kayaks

Just apply the same rod-forward formula: Budget: $400(ish) total Rod: $295 St Croix Legend Tournament rod (advanced design, light, responsive) Reel: $99 Daiwa Aird 80H baitcast reel (Large handle, light but strong body, Magforce cast control) Why this works: Youll get incredible sensitivity, responsiveness and lightness, plus a dependable reel that even comes with Daiwas Magforce cast control for longer casts with less backlash

The weedless wide gap hook is a common hook used with Texas Rigs and Carolina Rigs