Fishing for Halibut

[Anthony179]

I was looking for Halibut rigs and ran in to a site and read this.


Here Kit shows three of his best halibut rigs.
Kit likes graphite or graphite composite rods that have a very sensitive tip so you can feel the bite.
Egg Sinker to a basic brass swivel with a 3 foot leader. All of the same line. This needs 3 very dependable knots like the Triline or the Palomar.
Good smooth drags are a must and you may want to set your drags a little looser than you would ordinarily set them for other fish. The rod tip should not jerk or bounce when the line is pulled off the reel.


Why is it that for Halibut you have to have your drag looser than when you fish for other fish? Like I said before, I am new to this sport. I've gone out 4 times this year and I love being out their.

[buttchaser]

Originally Posted by Anthony179

I was looking for Halibut rigs and ran in to a site and read this.

Why is it that for Halibut you have to have your drag looser than when you fish for other fish? Like I said before, I am new to this sport. I've gone out 4 times this year and I love being out their.

Halibut Tend to shake there Head when hooked and can shake the hook , The bigger the fish The More Power in the Tail , I've had Hooks straighten out due to tight drags . I think it important to have a rod that can absorb the head shakes along with a smooth drag.

[Anthony179]

Now I know to loosen up my drag. Like I said before, I've gone out 4 times out of Dana Point. I've caught 2 Leapord Sharks and a short halibut and I keep my drag as if I was fishing for Yellows. Will the Halibut hit dead bait as well? Thanks for the info.

[buttchaser]

They'll hit the dead stuff , But you'll get alot more Bites on the Live

[-scallywag-]

they also have much softer mouths...

[Anthony179]

Thanks guys. Hopefully I can catch a keeper and post it.