Halibut rig question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 02-05-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

3) Bait is kind of tricky, because it involves keeping track of what is available at the time. If live Squid is around, especially on the bottom, there is nothing more effective. Don't be afraid of doubling or tripling it up either. In the absence of this, I would want either Greenback Macks or large to jumbo Sardines. Next down the list would be Smelt, Spanish Macks or Croaker. Then Lizzard fish, if they are the only bait around, they can be very effective. Generally, live bait of any tier is better than dead bait of the tier above. But, that does not mean to keep checking your bait every 5 minutes (keep it down in the "zone").

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.

jorluivil · 02-05-2014, 09:06 AM

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.

GregAndrew · 02-05-2014, 09:31 AM

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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 · 02-05-2014, 09:44 AM

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 · 02-05-2014, 09:47 AM

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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 · 02-05-2014, 10:03 AM

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 · 02-05-2014, 10:05 AM

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

Bert Vega · 02-05-2014, 10:29 AM

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 · 02-05-2014, 10:48 AM

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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 · 02-05-2014, 11:42 AM

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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.

SASQUATCH · 02-06-2014, 01:53 PM

[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...

02-05-2014, 09:06 AM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	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. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-05-2014, 09:44 AM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	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. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-05-2014, 10:03 AM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	hook size and type is at your discretion, generally I would not use one that's too big or too small for your bait. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-05-2014, 10:05 AM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	don't over think things...it's really not that complicated. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-05-2014, 10:29 AM	#8
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	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!

02-06-2014, 01:53 PM	#11
SASQUATCH Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 42	[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...