[jorluivil]

I've never fished for or caught a halibut on plastic but What I can tell you is that if you're fishing two rods use different baits on each one. Sometimes they like Macs, sometimes they like lizard fish and sometimes they'll only hit on sardines but there's also that day when they'll bite on anything. If making bait isn't an issue I will only use the larger baits (9-12inches), this usually helps keep the bass and other bycatch off your bait.