Halibut Hunting - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Vikingj · 11-12-2013, 06:19 PM

Lots of good hali hunting advice above. A hungry 'but is not too choosy. I have used triple swivel, sliding sinker, and drop shot all with successful results. I don't think any is overly superior to the next. I now take one rod w/triple swivel tackle and another w/ sliding sinker and trade off (gave up on the drop shot rig). I get more snags/hang-ups with the sliding sinker, few snags w/ the triple swivel, and almost none w/ the drop shot. Unless I'm using anchovies I always use a trap hook (usually treble hook). Bigger bait is best. I think its important to keep your bait near the bottom and move slowly w/ light-moderate drag on reel. I don't delibrately set the hook and I reel in slowly. Usually use a 3oz weight under 35', 4oz/35-60', 5-6oz/60'+. Weights will vary w/ wind/current/speed of drift. Good luck!

11-12-2013, 06:19 PM	#12
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Lots of good hali hunting advice above. A hungry 'but is not too choosy. I have used triple swivel, sliding sinker, and drop shot all with successful results. I don't think any is overly superior to the next. I now take one rod w/triple swivel tackle and another w/ sliding sinker and trade off (gave up on the drop shot rig). I get more snags/hang-ups with the sliding sinker, few snags w/ the triple swivel, and almost none w/ the drop shot. Unless I'm using anchovies I always use a trap hook (usually treble hook). Bigger bait is best. I think its important to keep your bait near the bottom and move slowly w/ light-moderate drag on reel. I don't delibrately set the hook and I reel in slowly. Usually use a 3oz weight under 35', 4oz/35-60', 5-6oz/60'+. Weights will vary w/ wind/current/speed of drift. Good luck!