AboutKit Belen Expertise I can help with tackle making questionsinshore/offshore fishing from trolling,drifting, bottom fishing,light to heavy stand up style fishing, SoCAl iron, japanese vertical jigging,surf/shore/rock fishing...done it all!!!
Been a Pro at one time and I used to produce my own lures for trolling and I tie my own jigs and flies as well. More importantly, I'm always glad to help.
Experience I was a professional guide and a tackle manufacturer, was taken under the wing of a retaired marlin skipper who showed me the ropes and later joined the tournament circuit in my country.
I have put those on hold to pursue a career in the corporate world, but I still fish regularly and make my own lures and flies...I get the chance to travel the world and fish all around. I have experience on making the most out of fishing situations like when you have to fish on boats that are not designed for sportfishing. I generally make things challenging just to see how things tick, along the way, you would be amazed at what you learn.
Education/Credentials I hold a Marketing Degree and am currently work for a hotel company in the eMarketing and Communications field, here in Dubai, UAE.
I had undergraduate studies in Business Administration, Psychology and Economics.
Expert: Kit Belen Date: 7/12/2007 Subject: fishing line
Question i am going fishing in panama city pier with a 7'rod and 14lb test line ... my question is 14lb is good enough to fishing in saltwater?
Answer Hi David, for all around fishing in saltwater, 15-20lbs is norm. 14lbs test doesn't really break at exactly 14lbs, so I would say that you are just about right on the buck on this one.
The pound rating of your line dictates the weight of the lure or sinker/bait sizes you are going to be using. This however doesn't mean that you restrict the size of fish that you catch. For example, I love 8lbs test line...and you would be surprised that I catch a lot of 14lbs fish with it, sometimes even more. good luck on your fishing!, please drop us a line and update us on what happened!
