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

cell128 · 07-19-2015, 05:34 PM

Thanks Jorge I'll try that next time .... I always just get right above the snag... Put prseeure on it then let it freespool.,.. Put it back in gear after slack has been given ... Then start jerking it like it hasnt been jerked in weeks...hoping it will bounce off... Worked a few times... I'll try your method

Kleake · 07-20-2015, 06:45 AM

Awesome advice guys! Thankfully I have a PA14 for those naps. Hopefully this weekend I can put your advice to use.

Dail14 · 07-20-2015, 08:44 AM

If you are specifically targeting them use live bait. Either buy sardines if available or make your own bait. In the bays the best spots are next to docks and pilings. You will see smelt feeding on the growth. Jig a sabiki in those spots and you should get some attention. If that fails, troll freshwater bass type jerkbaits in deeper sections of the bay and you should pick up a few Macks. I don't use a trap hook but they are useful for smaller fish. Simply get your bait to the bottom and go with the flow until the bait cklicker goes off. And have your club ready if its big.

07-19-2015, 05:34 PM	#1
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Thanks Jorge I'll try that next time .... I always just get right above the snag... Put prseeure on it then let it freespool.,.. Put it back in gear after slack has been given ... Then start jerking it like it hasnt been jerked in weeks...hoping it will bounce off... Worked a few times... I'll try your method Last edited by cell128; 07-19-2015 at 06:06 PM.

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07-20-2015, 06:45 AM	#2
Kleake Junior Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 24	Awesome advice guys! Thankfully I have a PA14 for those naps. Hopefully this weekend I can put your advice to use.

07-20-2015, 08:44 AM	#3
Dail14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 123	If you are specifically targeting them use live bait. Either buy sardines if available or make your own bait. In the bays the best spots are next to docks and pilings. You will see smelt feeding on the growth. Jig a sabiki in those spots and you should get some attention. If that fails, troll freshwater bass type jerkbaits in deeper sections of the bay and you should pick up a few Macks. I don't use a trap hook but they are useful for smaller fish. Simply get your bait to the bottom and go with the flow until the bait cklicker goes off. And have your club ready if its big.