Moyer Tourney 2009 Halibut Division Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 09-13-2009, 03:33 PM

I caught two halibut, one sardine, one smelt, a few sanddabs, lizardfish,
a sole, and saw a flying fish fly by my eye. Flatties went 10 and 7 lbs,
but only landed in Third place.

These were beat out by the 14 lb winner (Kiyo again!) and a 10.5 lb fish.

One was on a sardine and the other was trolling a hoochie rig.

Sherm · 09-13-2009, 03:51 PM

NIce fish even if they didn't take first. Congrats.

fishinkid2010 · 09-13-2009, 08:25 PM

Those are still some pretty respectable Halibut, even if they didn't break the scale.
How do you set up a "hoochie rig"?, is that top secret, or something you'd be willing to share? It sounds like a great thing to have when catching bait proves to be a challenge.

BTW, it was nice meeting you at the party; I was wearing the blue Pelagic shirt and green G Loomis hat.

bellcon · 09-13-2009, 08:38 PM

Congrats

couple of great catches
and thats a great photo
the butt on the left has some bitchen colors

Willy · 09-13-2009, 08:50 PM

Nice looking Hali's! Well done.

Fishinkid, this is one option:
Use a little less weight on the 'yak. I usually use between a half pound and a pound, sometimes less.
Just raise and lower your rod on the drift and let it thump on the sea floor. The Hali's love 'em.

Matt · 09-14-2009, 07:04 AM

No matter the size they still look pretty damn tasty to me! Great job Larry!

09-13-2009, 03:33 PM	#1
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Moyer Tourney 2009 Halibut Division Report I caught two halibut, one sardine, one smelt, a few sanddabs, lizardfish, a sole, and saw a flying fish fly by my eye. Flatties went 10 and 7 lbs, but only landed in Third place. These were beat out by the 14 lb winner (Kiyo again!) and a 10.5 lb fish. One was on a sardine and the other was trolling a hoochie rig. __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

09-13-2009, 08:25 PM	#3
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Those are still some pretty respectable Halibut, even if they didn't break the scale. How do you set up a "hoochie rig"?, is that top secret, or something you'd be willing to share? It sounds like a great thing to have when catching bait proves to be a challenge. BTW, it was nice meeting you at the party; I was wearing the blue Pelagic shirt and green G Loomis hat. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-13-2009, 08:50 PM	#5
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	A hoochie rig Nice looking Hali's! Well done. Fishinkid, this is one option: Use a little less weight on the 'yak. I usually use between a half pound and a pound, sometimes less. Just raise and lower your rod on the drift and let it thump on the sea floor. The Hali's love 'em. Attached Images Last edited by Willy; 09-14-2009 at 07:45 AM.

09-14-2009, 07:04 AM	#6
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	No matter the size they still look pretty damn tasty to me! Great job Larry! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

09-13-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	NIce fish even if they didn't take first. Congrats.

09-13-2009, 08:38 PM	#4
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Congrats couple of great catches and thats a great photo the butt on the left has some bitchen colors