Halibut rig

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Drake

Havn't fished Cabrillo harbor, but if its a sandy bottom a sliding sinker, 1.5-2 oz should be good depending on how the water is moving. Slow trolling is good because you will cover more ground

if there is a lot of crab grass, a reverse dropper loop type set up with a torpedo sinker will keep your bait above the grass and the torpedo will pass through without picking up (hopefully) a ton of crab grass

A stinger is also recommended depending on the size of the bait.

Most of the guys that I know that fish Cabrillo use 6-8oz sinkers, I've tried 4oz but I couldn't keep it on the bottom unless I was able to maintain my position and that meant continous peddling/paddling into the wind on an incoming tide. If you're just getting started try every rig that you can imagine and you'll find one that works for you, I've had luck with Carolina rigs, three way swivels and drop shots. I usually fish two rods, one with a three way swivel and the other with a drop shot......both have been successful.

One last thing, pay really close attention to the wind reports. Cabrillo winds are no joke and you DO NOT want to get stuck out in the channel when the winds pick up, it'll sneak up on you and getting back to the launch will be lots and lots of fun. If you're going this weekend the Saturday winds aren't looking to good for a beginner.

Saturday
8am -7kts
11am - 10kts
2pm - 15kts


Sunday looks better
8am - 2kts
11am - 5kts
2pm - 9kts

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/cabrillo_beach

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/s...abrillo_marina