A Question For The Halibut Wisperers - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ggiannig89 · 06-04-2018, 07:55 PM

For the record I’m far from a halibut whisperer.
I always assumed that halibut line up with their mouths facing towards on coming tide to catch prey with current. But the last few times I’ve fished halibut I started slow trolling on bottom against current and got more solid hook sets where it feels more like the halibut has the bait coming straight toward and inhaled my bait. When I’m drifting with tide I get a lot of raked baits as though the halibut is playing catch up and nipping the tail.
I’m still not convinced either way. Can’t wait to see what the real halibut whisperers have to say.

Mr. NiceGuy · 06-04-2018, 09:12 PM

^^ yes, that's the problem with trying to figure out this brilliant list of rules for improving our chances of catching halibut .... the opposite happens!

I've given up on moon phases

"10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish"

A girl can dream, can't she?

06-04-2018, 09:12 PM	#2
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	^^ yes, that's the problem with trying to figure out this brilliant list of rules for improving our chances of catching halibut .... the opposite happens! I've given up on moon phases "10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish" A girl can dream, can't she? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 06-05-2018 at 05:54 AM.

06-04-2018, 07:55 PM	#1
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	For the record I’m far from a halibut whisperer. I always assumed that halibut line up with their mouths facing towards on coming tide to catch prey with current. But the last few times I’ve fished halibut I started slow trolling on bottom against current and got more solid hook sets where it feels more like the halibut has the bait coming straight toward and inhaled my bait. When I’m drifting with tide I get a lot of raked baits as though the halibut is playing catch up and nipping the tail. I’m still not convinced either way. Can’t wait to see what the real halibut whisperers have to say.