Halibut rig question

[jorluivil]

1. Lines- mono, flouro etc? What pound test?
Rig 1:
65lb PowerPro to a 6-8 foot mono leader to a drop shot with an 8oz sinker

Rig 2:
65lb PowerPro to a 3-way swivel. Hook line has a 1-2foot mono leader and sinker side is 3-4foot mono line with an 8oz sinker

2. Hooks- circle hooks? Yes, I use nothing but circle hooks

Trap rig? Always

Regular live bait hook? As in a j-hook? is so, never.

3. Baits? Lately, I've been starting my day with dead macs and will try to make bait, once I make live bait I will use one of whatever I have on each rig until I get an idea on what they want to eat. Sometimes its lizard fish, sometimes its dead macs, sometimes.............

4. Sinker size? I always use 8oz........always.

And whatever else I am missing

Did you check you PMs'

[Raskal311]

Can I jump in with a question

If my trap hook is constantly getting caught up on something does that mean i'm fishing in the wrong place?

[45user]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

1. Lines- mono, flouro etc? What pound test?
Rig 1:
65lb PowerPro to a 6-8 foot mono leader to a drop shot with an 8oz sinker

Rig 2:
65lb PowerPro to a 3-way swivel. Hook line has a 1-2foot mono leader and sinker side is 3-4foot mono line with an 8oz sinker

2. Hooks- circle hooks? Yes, I use nothing but circle hooks

Trap rig? Always

Regular live bait hook? As in a j-hook? is so, never.

3. Baits? Lately, I've been starting my day with dead macs and will try to make bait, once I make live bait I will use one of whatever I have on each rig until I get an idea on what they want to eat. Sometimes its lizard fish, sometimes its dead macs, sometimes.............

4. Sinker size? I always use 8oz........always.

And whatever else I am missing

Did you check you PMs'

Thank you for the help!
So what pound mono leader are you using?
I'm checking my PM now
Several people kindly PM me with tips and I really appreciate all your help!
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[45user]

Also do you use 8oz sinkers at all depth?
Thank you again!
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[WildernessWanker]

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ht=bounce+ball

A great read and something I've been trying to implement, especially with using live bait on one rig and a Rapala on the other to increase my hookups while minimizing maintenance. I like the idea of constantly having a rig in the water even when checking bait, plus if they're not in the mood for live bait then perhaps that lure looks appetizing. I figure there's a ton of different ways to rig and you can't really go wrong using any of them, it just may take longer to land that keeper with some than others. I will drag 2 Rapalas if I don't have any bait and want to cover ground between fishing spots, works well for all sorts of species including Hali's. Just my $0.02, and everyone has their own opinion with rigs

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by 45user

Thank you for the help!
So what pound mono leader are you using?
I'm checking my PM now
Several people kindly PM me with tips and I really appreciate all your help!
45

I normally use 30lb test. Right now I'm using 40lb test because that what I have on my shelf, once I run out of that I will switch back to 30.

8oz sinkers in all depths. Some guys switch depending on the depthas but I always keep it at 8, this way I know I'm always at the bottom.

[45user]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I normally use 30lb test. Right now I'm using 40lb test because that what I have on my shelf, once I run out of that I will switch back to 30.

8oz sinkers in all depths. Some guys switch depending on the depthas but I always keep it at 8, this way I know I'm always at the bottom.

Thank you! So do you paddle to drag your rig or let the current takes you-drift?
I usually don't paddle. I cast, let it sink , once it hits bottom I put reel in gear then I then drift with current
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[alanw]

Yea I put my reel into gear too while the pole was in the rod holder, until a big ole ray hit it and nearly tipped me over

Now I'm sure to leave it in bait clicker mode

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by alanw

Yea I put my reel into gear too while the pole was in the rod holder, until a big ole ray hit it and nearly tipped me over

Now I'm sure to leave it in bait clicker mode

my rod is always in gear but I never have the clicker on. Personally, I don't think you need the clicker when you fish on a kayak......you'll know if you're on. I always setup my drag so that it will set the hook but will also allow the fish to run.

[45user]

Thanks all for your help and valuable information that you all shared!
I will post up my result...hopefully soon!
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[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

Originally Posted by 45user

Thank you! So do you paddle to drag your rig or let the current takes you-drift?
I usually don't paddle. I cast, let it sink , once it hits bottom I put reel in gear then I then drift with current
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DON'T cast!
DON'T let your bait drop to fast!........ AND
DON'T let too much line out once your at the bottom!


I know these things may sound overly simplistic but they will really help with your bait presentation and save you a lot of headaches with your rig getting tangled up.

Just a few tips I picked up from some of these BUTTheads!

[45user]

Originally Posted by Hunter (The 80's Man)

DON'T cast!
DON'T let your bait drop to fast!........ AND
DON'T let too much line out once your at the bottom!


I know these things may sound overly simplistic but they will really help with your bait presentation and save you a lot of headaches with your rig getting tangled up.

Just a few tips I picked up from some of these BUTTheads!

Thanks for the reply.
So you just drop, let it sink slow and drift?

[DanaPT]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

1. Lines- mono, flouro etc? What pound test?
Rig 1:
65lb PowerPro to a 6-8 foot mono leader to a drop shot with an 8oz sinker

Rig 2:
65lb PowerPro to a 3-way swivel. Hook line has a 1-2foot mono leader and sinker side is 3-4foot mono line with an 8oz sinker

2. Hooks- circle hooks? Yes, I use nothing but circle hooks

Trap rig? Always

Regular live bait hook? As in a j-hook? is so, never.

3. Baits? Lately, I've been starting my day with dead macs and will try to make bait, once I make live bait I will use one of whatever I have on each rig until I get an idea on what they want to eat. Sometimes its lizard fish, sometimes its dead macs, sometimes.............

4. Sinker size? I always use 8oz........always.

And whatever else I am missing

Did you check you PMs'

Jorge likes & gets big butts!