Halibut rig question

[GregAndrew]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

As you can see there is no true 'halibut rig'. Be it artificials vs live bait, torpedos vs bounce balls, j-hooks vs circle hooks or drop shot vs 3-way swivel........they all seem to work. I think the key thing to this rigging question is that you have to go with What you like and What works for you.

Bingo!!!

I use two single hooks on my trap rig.

[ful-rac]

I use trebles on my trap rigs, heavy wire, J hook the whole deal. It's funny we all fish differently but we all still manage to catch halibut frequently.

[45user]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Bingo!!!

I use two single hooks on my trap rig.

That was my guess!
Ok so it may sound stupid but what size hooks do you use?
I know that there's not one method that works but I believe you copy from the experts and you can't go wrong. I mean that's what learning is all about right?
Thank you again!
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[ful-rac]

hook size and type is at your discretion, generally I would not use one that's too big or too small for your bait.

[ful-rac]

don't over think things...it's really not that complicated.

[Bert Vega]

Thank you guys for all the info . I have always considered myself a breast man. But I am really feeling the urge to get my hands on a big BUTT!

[45user]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

don't over think things...it's really not that complicated.

Got ya!
Thank you!
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[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Bingo!!!

I use two single hooks on my trap rig.

I switched to single hooks due to catching a nice Sand Bass a year ago that took the main hook in the jaw, but the trebble stuck in the outside belly part of the fish. Any time you use a trap hook you run that risk, but less chance of it with regular bait hooks.

I'm no pro, but that's what works for me, and like you said, use a rig setup that your are comfortable with and works for you.