Halibut rig question

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

So if I want to try a Rapala on the bottom for halibut, what kind do I use, and how do you rig a lure for the bottom? Jorge?

Janine

I assume you can use a trolling setup like you would use for trout just beef it up a bit. Will probably foul up a bit. You will constantly be pulling garbage off your rigging

[driftwood]

Greg is not the most popular guy among kayakers but he has
a boat load of experience. If you have time to listen to the whole
tape your learning curve will be that much more.

http://www.hookup1090.com/uploads/ar...4%20hr%201.mp3

Lets talk hook up.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

So if I want to try a Rapala on the bottom for halibut, what kind do I use, and how do you rig a lure for the bottom? Jorge?

Janine

A buddy of mine will attach a rubber core sinker to the line to get the crank bait closer to the bottom and then with the bill it will dive deeper. He's been really successful with that.

[MrPatrick]

I don't like the rubber core myself, line twist. I use a Carolina Keeper and a egg sinker. The Carolina Keeper can be slid up and down your leader to adjust for how deep the crank dives.

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by MrPatrick

I don't like the rubber core myself, line twist. I use a Carolina Keeper and a egg sinker. The Carolina Keeper can be slid up and down your leader to adjust for how deep the crank dives.

NVM

[MrPatrick]

NVM=? Exactly

[Raskal311]

Originally Posted by MrPatrick

NVM=? Exactly

NVM = Never mind

Originally I was questioning how effective the CK is because I’ve ran in to a problems in the past where heavier then 1/2oz egg sinkers would cause the CK to slide down the line. But I figured you probably don’t use sinkers that large for this application and the thicker line size probably also prevents slippage.

[William Novotny]

What about a suspending crank bait on a reverse dropper loop

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Raskal311

NVM = Never mind

Originally I was questioning how effective the CK is because I’ve ran in to a problems in the past where heavier then 1/2oz egg sinkers would cause the CK to slide down the line. But I figured you probably don’t use sinkers that large for this application and the thicker line size probably also prevents slippage.

What I do to prevent the sliding of the CK is either using a swivel, or add a leader and the knot from the leader will keep the ck from sliding down toward the bait.

[SASQUATCH]

[QUOTE=ful-rac;181354]Right on Greg! This should be printed in a book I tell'ya!

There is no #1 bait for all situations. I know the so called "#1 bait" has been printed and talked about before, but if you don't have that squid pinned on, on a squid bite...your not going to catch sH**.

If your starting out trying to catch halibut, best advice I can give is to just to get out there as much as possible. In time you will learn the technique that works best for you, and you will also meet people that will help you on your way. We're all still learning how to catch these things...and will be probably forever, and that's part of the fun.[/QUOT

A little off topic but I am gonna take a bite outta that sandwich...

[MrPatrick]

I use a Carolina Keeper. It is a small piece of plastic that threads over your line. Very handy little device.

[alanw]

What # fluoro leader do most of you use?