braid vs mono - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 05-29-2012, 11:06 AM

I see nothing wrong with your approach, but I would use Flouro, about 20# seagar works best for me, as your line from the swivel. Do you use a sliding wieght above the swivel? Also are you using bait hook or circle hooks? Also how big of baits are you using and are you using a stinger hook?

Most of the Hali hunters I know are using either a circle hook or bait hook with a stinger attached. Now the stinger does not have to be a treble hook, you can have a double bait hook or circle hook. Remember with circle hooks you don't swing to set the hook, you just reel and the hook does the rest.

Also with halibut you need to be patient, really make sure they have the bait before you start to pull on them.

Are they breaking off, or are you seeing your bait getting raked?

05-29-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I see nothing wrong with your approach, but I would use Flouro, about 20# seagar works best for me, as your line from the swivel. Do you use a sliding wieght above the swivel? Also are you using bait hook or circle hooks? Also how big of baits are you using and are you using a stinger hook? Most of the Hali hunters I know are using either a circle hook or bait hook with a stinger attached. Now the stinger does not have to be a treble hook, you can have a double bait hook or circle hook. Remember with circle hooks you don't swing to set the hook, you just reel and the hook does the rest. Also with halibut you need to be patient, really make sure they have the bait before you start to pull on them. Are they breaking off, or are you seeing your bait getting raked? __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ