
We recommend removing the kite from the bag and keeping the spars straight when storing for longer periods of time. The kite folds nicely into the drone sock for storage. It can also fly larger or heavier baits like Squid, Mackerel or Double Trouble rigged Sardines. The Westcoaster can be employed to suspend and troll the Yummee Flying fish lure for the larger grade tuna off of Southern California and Mexico. For lighter conditions, it is recommended to scale down to 50# kite line for ultimate performance. Even flies when wet.Īs conditions freshen so does the pull on the kite line, be sure to be running at least 80 or 100# spectra and have your kite rod and reel anchored to the boat. If you happen to dunk your kite, simply rinse it in fresh water and its ready to deploy again. You can tune the kite to fly to the left or right by adjusting the center knot to the right or left. In extreme conditions, we have even put a liter size soda bottle filled with some water in the drone sock to keep the kite flying lower to the surface. Using heavier kite line, attaching a flag or employing the drone will help keep the kite down closer to the water. With increased wind speeds the kite will naturally fly higher than desired. Such a tactic is very effective for trolling up yellowfin tuna, in conjunction with a single rubber flyingfish. And most of the time, no balloon is necessary when maintaining a 5 to 10 mph trolling speed. The Westcoaster kite flies best in wind conditions from 5 to 20 knots. One of the easiest scenarios for windless kite-fishing is offshore trolling with artificials and even natural baits.


The Westcoaster Kite comes complete with drone pocket.

The Westcoaster is constructed of ripstop sailcloth and is resistant to water so it makes it perfect for kite fishing. Kite fishing in Miami is another method of saltwater fishing used aboard New Moon Sportfishing to catch kingfish, tuna, wahoo, sailfish, mahi-mahi, marlin and. The Westcoaster Big Game Fishing Kite was developed by West Coast anglers fishing large Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna.
