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

lamb · 12-05-2011, 01:01 PM

Great stuff George!

Halibut rig I use is very similar.

I put 3-4 ft 30# floro leader to the hook (snell and treble like yours). Logic - give that bait more space to swim freely... Give 'em more space to try to avoid that bite. No worries - if halibut decides to eat, they'll get 'em. On a longer leader, your swimming live bait ought to appear more natural to the predator.

I use 1-3 ft of a sinker line, depending on how clear the water is. Shorter if murky, longer if clear. Simple logic - if higher up above the ground and good visibility, you're covering more sand. If murky, you want to bring it down closer to them. Always a lighter line to the sinker.

Required reading for anyone looking to get serious about targeting flatties:

Great write up by Andy:
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...=kayak-halibut

Another stellar write up by Todd:
http://www.kayak4fish.com/press/Halibut0405.shtml

Now that you know how to catch them, make sure you're ready to land them

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6760

Another thing worth the mention - true bounce balling is definitely very productive way to get them. With flasher and everything, I found it pretty hard on a kayak. It may be easier on a Hobie though? It's one of the reasons I'm considering getting a Hobie.

This is very valuable read from Rick Da Goose, Masters Degeree in halibut sciences:

http://www.bestofbiggame.com/BounceballTips.html

StinkyMatt · 12-05-2011, 02:41 PM

Thanks George and Lamb.

I truly appreciate the info.

GregAndrew · 12-05-2011, 05:21 PM

Good explaination Jorge. Very good articles Adi, had never seen any of those. There is another good article in the last issue or two of Pacific Coast Sportfishing about Halibut drifting. Another helpful hint, if you are using a trap hook, is to hook the bait in opposite directions with each of the hooks. Another drawback to the circle hook is that the teeth of a Halibut can prevent the line from sliding to the corner of the mouth.

jimbo · 12-05-2011, 05:58 PM

Yeah I read that article in PCSF. The author suggested that stinger hooks good for catching little butts-not needed for bigger models. Personally I find lot less hits when used stinger for drifting. For trolling w bb setup seems to be good. Curious what other yakkers have found while drifting. ??

mtnbykr2 · 12-05-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbo

Yeah I read that article in PCSF. The author suggested that stinger hooks good for catching little butts-not needed for bigger models. Personally I find lot less hits when used stinger for drifting. For trolling w bb setup seems to be good. Curious what other yakkers have found while drifting. ??

nice job on the video Jorge...I generally do not run a stinger, but I don't catch as many butts as Jorge does, I use alot of Hammer when drifting due to the lack of good bait up here on the northside of the lake, but I haven't really compared the two...thanks again for your info and effort J

kobra · 12-05-2011, 06:46 PM

Thanks for posting those up Adi. Lots of good info there.

lamb · 12-06-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

.... Another helpful hint, if you are using a trap hook, is to hook the bait in opposite directions with each of the hooks.

Huh, I never even thought about it...
Good point never the less, makes sense!

jorluivil · 12-06-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamb

Huh, I never even thought about it...
Good point never the less, makes sense!

What purpose does this serve?

wiredantz · 12-06-2011, 06:48 AM

some one take a picture of this...

.... Another helpful hint, if you are using a trap hook, is to hook the bait in opposite directions with each of the hooks.

My mind is now visually working

grey zone · 12-06-2011, 08:05 AM

You mentioned tying the spectra with a Palomar knot, I right there with you. I saw a program that featured a knot tying contest and the Palomar won with braided line. The only problem that I find is that when using a three way swivel that is leadered up you have to make a larger loop to pull everything through. I solve that problem by tying spectra to a cross-lock snap then clip the three way to it, very fast and no more knot tying on the water.

12-05-2011, 01:01 PM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Great stuff George! Halibut rig I use is very similar. I put 3-4 ft 30# floro leader to the hook (snell and treble like yours). Logic - give that bait more space to swim freely... Give 'em more space to try to avoid that bite. No worries - if halibut decides to eat, they'll get 'em. On a longer leader, your swimming live bait ought to appear more natural to the predator. I use 1-3 ft of a sinker line, depending on how clear the water is. Shorter if murky, longer if clear. Simple logic - if higher up above the ground and good visibility, you're covering more sand. If murky, you want to bring it down closer to them. Always a lighter line to the sinker. Required reading for anyone looking to get serious about targeting flatties: Great write up by Andy: http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...=kayak-halibut Another stellar write up by Todd: http://www.kayak4fish.com/press/Halibut0405.shtml Now that you know how to catch them, make sure you're ready to land them http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6760 Another thing worth the mention - true bounce balling is definitely very productive way to get them. With flasher and everything, I found it pretty hard on a kayak. It may be easier on a Hobie though? It's one of the reasons I'm considering getting a Hobie. This is very valuable read from Rick Da Goose, Masters Degeree in halibut sciences: http://www.bestofbiggame.com/BounceballTips.html __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

12-05-2011, 05:58 PM	#4
jimbo Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 97	Stinger treble hook Yeah I read that article in PCSF. The author suggested that stinger hooks good for catching little butts-not needed for bigger models. Personally I find lot less hits when used stinger for drifting. For trolling w bb setup seems to be good. Curious what other yakkers have found while drifting. ?? __________________ that's why they call it fishing

12-06-2011, 06:48 AM	#9
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	some one take a picture of this... .... Another helpful hint, if you are using a trap hook, is to hook the bait in opposite directions with each of the hooks. My mind is now visually working __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

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12-05-2011, 02:41 PM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Thanks George and Lamb. I truly appreciate the info.

12-05-2011, 05:21 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Good explaination Jorge. Very good articles Adi, had never seen any of those. There is another good article in the last issue or two of Pacific Coast Sportfishing about Halibut drifting. Another helpful hint, if you are using a trap hook, is to hook the bait in opposite directions with each of the hooks. Another drawback to the circle hook is that the teeth of a Halibut can prevent the line from sliding to the corner of the mouth.

12-05-2011, 06:46 PM	#6
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Thanks for posting those up Adi. Lots of good info there.

12-06-2011, 08:05 AM	#10
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	You mentioned tying the spectra with a Palomar knot, I right there with you. I saw a program that featured a knot tying contest and the Palomar won with braided line. The only problem that I find is that when using a three way swivel that is leadered up you have to make a larger loop to pull everything through. I solve that problem by tying spectra to a cross-lock snap then clip the three way to it, very fast and no more knot tying on the water.