Keating on Kings

[Nailer]

I'm just about finished with Captain Dan Keatings book. (Keating on Kings)

Great read by the way.

What I find interesting is how he uses 12 pound mono with 6.5' rods off his riggers. Do any of you use this setup? If so than what would be a good affordable rod in that 6.5'-7' range?

I like the way he talks about fishing over small break in the bottom.

Next year I'll have to pay more attention to them.

If any one is looking for a great teaching book on rigging for Kings this is it.

http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/store/Keating_on_Kings_Book.htm

Thanks,

Ken.

[Paulywood]

I went to his seminar last year. He uses a Bass Pro Shop special $20 rod. Of course he uses Penn International reels. I think they're like $300-$400 each. His advice was get a good reel, go cheap on rods. The seminar was great by the way.

[boomerang]

ive read it also sure the 12 mono will give your spoon more action more stealth its cheaper get more onto your reel...the pro's the con's....having a monster king snap your line like a dry twig, losing the fish and a $4-$7 spoon NO good......i use a 15lbs ande mono and its worked for me!! just my $00.02 worth

[JWheeler]

I bought 2 storm rods last summer for walleye. They are about 6' tall or so, the action is medium and they were awesome to fight some kings on. I paid 13.95 a piece, and they came with a free lure. Purchased at northwoods. I like them so much I am planning on picking up a few more.

[Priority1]

I bought 2 storm rods last summer for walleye. They are about 6' tall or so, the action is medium and they were awesome to fight some kings on. I paid 13.95 a piece, and they came with a free lure. Purchased at northwoods. I like them so much I am planning on picking up a few more.

I have some of the same rods in the 8 ft version. A free Storm Lure and a 10 yr warranty for $14.

[JWheeler]

I have some of the same rods in the 8 ft version. A free Storm Lure and a 10 yr warranty for $14.

I know how can you go wrong for $14, you can't...

[Paulywood]

ive read it also sure the 12 mono will give your spoon more action more stealth its cheaper get more onto your reel...the pro's the con's....having a monster king snap your line like a dry twig, losing the fish and a $4-$7 spoon NO good......i use a 15lbs ande mono and its worked for me!! just my $00.02 worth

That's where the reel comes into place. A reel with a very good drag can make a huge difference. Keating claims that he loses a lot less fish because they are tired when they get to the boat. I don't have $300 to drop on a reel but I tried it last year w/ a Daiwa Sealine and had no problem w/ fish breaking off. Plus, it's a lot of fun fighting fish on line that light. I am running 15# on my regular spoon rods, 20# on my flasher rods, and have 1 set up w/ 12# to use during the day when the bite dies.

[Nailer]

That's where the reel comes into place. A reel with a very good drag can make a huge difference. Keating claims that he loses a lot less fish because they are tired when they get to the boat. I don't have $300 to drop on a reel but I tried it last year w/ a Daiwa Sealine and had no problem w/ fish breaking off. Plus, it's a lot of fun fighting fish on line that light. I am running 15# on my regular spoon rods, 20# on my flasher rods, and have 1 set up w/ 12# to use during the day when the bite dies.

That's kind of what I was thinking, setting one (or two) up for stealth mode during mid day.

I have been running 20 pound Andy on all 4 riggers. I think I'll drop two of them down to 15 pound for am, pm, keep 2 at 20 pound for spinners and get 2 more for stealth. Heck I need a reason to buy 2 more rods;)

[Priority1]

The Kings were smaller on average last season. I may use a few of my Walleye set ups as stealth rods. I usually spool my 20 size walleye reels with 10#. I could even spool a few of my Walleye rigs with 12. Before I had two different set ups I would spice 100 yds of 10# to my 17# line, on my Salmon reels, to double as walleye rigs. Maybe splicing some 12# to your heavier backer will "GIT ER DONE" Something to think about.

[CaptLevi]

7' Shimano Tekota. A blast!

[BAD TO THE BONE]

i use 20# maxima chameleon to a solid ring barrel swivel 6 foot fluorocarbon leader 12 # seagar,to 30#coastal loc swivel,no split split ring on spoons.8 foot im6 grafite rods by intrepid 28$ okuma line counter catalina reels, no problems here