Sand dabs for halibut? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

King Saba · 03-13-2017, 03:26 PM

Anyone ever use them and had success? It seems that halibut will eat just about anything that comes across their noses so a dab doesn't seem that outrageous to use.

Sheephead · 03-13-2017, 03:39 PM

Yup, they work.

Dave Legacy · 03-13-2017, 03:52 PM

What would be the best way to hook one for a good bait presentation being flat and all?

Sheephead · 03-13-2017, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

What would be the best way to hook one for a good bait presentation being flat and all?

I've hooked them in the mouth/ head. Even if their dead, they still look alive. You can also collar hook them and add a treble to either side of their body near the mid section.

King Saba · 03-13-2017, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheephead

Yup, they work.

Thanks. I'll give them a go next time.

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Sheephead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Yup, they work.

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Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	What would be the best way to hook one for a good bait presentation being flat and all?