Jim Day has a method of tying a trap rig that will increase your hook ups.
Read his post #24 Trap rig
in gear with light drag.
Use 20 lb spectra to tie the trap.
I use 15 lb. fluro and my hook up percentage goes way up.
-I'm not a good enough fisherman to hook up with 30 lb.
Read it here -->
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...halibut&page=2