How To Retrieve Topwater Lures On A Kayak Like A Pro
- By: Tony Acevedo
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When you’re fishing from a kayak you have limited space, so retrieving a topwater correctly can be challenging.
But there are several things you can do to improve your topwater game on your yak.
See what they are in this new video.
Retrieving Topwater Lures On A Kayak [VIDEO]
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Kayak fishing has its own set of challenges.
You have much less space than if you were on a boat.
You’re lower to the surface of the water.
And you can’t work the rod tip downward as easily to retrieve a topwater lure.
But I’ve found that if you have the right rod, position yourself correctly, and work the lure with your wrist, you’ll have a much better chance at catching a ton of fish.
Best Rod Length For Kayak Fishing
Use a rod that is 7′ to 7’6″ because you’ll want the rod to extend past the kayak.
This will allow you to keep the rod tip lower to retrieve your topwater lure.
Kayak Positioning When Using A Topwater Lure
Face your kayak in the direction that you are casting your topwater lure.
You’ll make a more accurate cast and be positioned to retrieve your lure with the best action.
Retrieving A Topwater Lure From A Kayak
Keep your arm extended out allowing the rod butt to stay away from your body.
Retrieve with your wrist and bounce the rod butt off of your forearm.
Don’t use your shoulder to retrieve a topwater lure; it’s all in the wrist.
Also, make sure you don’t have anything in the front of your kayak so you can get the best action with your rod to retrieve your lure with the most movement.
Conclusion
There are many things you can do if you want to catch more fish with a topwater lure from your kayak.
Make sure you have the right rod length, position your kayak in relation to where you are going to cast, and learn to retrieve your topwater with minimal body movement.
What other tips do you have for using a topwater lure on a kayak?
Let me know down in the comments.
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Good stuff – picked up a few things a plan to try. Thanks Tony.
You’re welcome Jamie!
You’re right, kayaks definitely make it more challenging to throw and work topwaters. You pretty much have to get close and run parallel to whatever structure you’re working weather it be a mangrove line or depth contour. Wouldn’t trade it though.
Do you know the weight of the Moonwalker? Is it 1/2 oz?
Good stuff Pat!
It’s the same as the Super Spook jr in size and weight.
Awesome video, Tony. What rod power and action do you use for your top water? Also leader strength? I had a big snook break me off on 20 lb mono yesterday.
Thanks John! I use a medium or medium heavy with a fast action tip. 20lb is my go to because I usually switch to a jig head later in the morning. You could get away with 30lb on top water since the fish doesn’t really see the leader since it’s on the surface.
Hey Tony! Great video. I have an “open” sit in kayak in which introduces a bit more of a challenge, but your suggestions still apply. Question though, did you pick that spot because it was good location for making the video or as a spot you identified as a target spot to try in your game plan for the day? If it was a selected target spot, why? Thanks!
Hey Gary! It was chosen to film at for the wind protection (as you can see I was tucked up very close to the shoreline haha).