Halibut Hunting

[jorluivil]

I just checked the hook size on my treble hook and It's a size 1

Basically, it can be used as a trap hook or kayak anchor.

[Vikingj]

Lots of good hali hunting advice above. A hungry 'but is not too choosy. I have used triple swivel, sliding sinker, and drop shot all with successful results. I don't think any is overly superior to the next. I now take one rod w/triple swivel tackle and another w/ sliding sinker and trade off (gave up on the drop shot rig). I get more snags/hang-ups with the sliding sinker, few snags w/ the triple swivel, and almost none w/ the drop shot. Unless I'm using anchovies I always use a trap hook (usually treble hook). Bigger bait is best. I think its important to keep your bait near the bottom and move slowly w/ light-moderate drag on reel. I don't delibrately set the hook and I reel in slowly. Usually use a 3oz weight under 35', 4oz/35-60', 5-6oz/60'+. Weights will vary w/ wind/current/speed of drift. Good luck!

[Smthtnnr]

Thanks so much everyone for the help. I will pound some sand this weekend and be sure to post a report. You guys rock

[Jimmyz123]

If you want to catch halibut, and the big ones, get this book and follow what Paul does. He's a good friend of mine and I promise you if you follow his tips, you will catch bigger and more halibut. I've fished with him and seen him in action, his catches are proof, and I have not seen anyone in San Diego catch more or bigger halis than he does.

http://www.amazon.com/Catch-BIG-Hali...ywords=Halibut

[GregAndrew]

Unless you fish from a boat, I would not bother spending the money on that book. His main techniques are based around boat fishing long stretches of open beach, and at speeds most kayakers would only consider bounce-balling. Not that his techniques are not good for him, but they do not translate well into kayaking. There are lots of good ways to fish for Halibut, but they all depend on what you like. Some guys do very well with bait, and others do just as well with plastics. Drift fishing bait requires the most patience. Swimbaits would be the other end of the spectrum. Some like long leaders (the guy in the book), and some like no leaders (dropshot). Those and everything in between I have seen work effectively when fished under the right styles. Big baits don't necessarily mean big fish, but they generally mean not having to mess with shorts and bycatch which will keep your bait in the zone more of your time.

[Smthtnnr]

Sounds good thanks for the advice Greg. Think I'm gonna give bait a try this weekend and spend a good amount of time on the water, normally that's how I learn.

[jorluivil]

I'm ready

[wiredantz]

some good tips there

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

If you want to catch halibut, and the big ones, get this book and follow what Paul does. He's a good friend of mine and I promise you if you follow his tips, you will catch bigger and more halibut. I've fished with him and seen him in action, his catches are proof, and I have not seen anyone in San Diego catch more or bigger halis than he does.

http://www.amazon.com/Catch-BIG-Hali...ywords=Halibut

Was he on the radio a few weeks ago? If he was try using one of his 'best' halibut rig tips: use a 6-8 foot leader for you hook(s)

I'd like to see someone trying to gaff a PB best hali or any hali with a 6-8 leader on it. Like Greg said, I'm sure it works great on a boat but trying it on a kayak will require playing the Benny Hill theme song in the background.

[ful-rac]

Rockcod rick asked him how to immediately kill a halibut...and he responded...just bleed it out and it will die within minutes....

After he made that statement I knew for sure he was full of shit...!

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Rockcod rick asked him how to immediately kill a halibut...and he responded...just bleed it out and it will die within minutes....

After he made that statement I knew for sure he was full of shit...!

You missed his answer about gaffing the fish in the belly, and it was repeated a few times so that it was clear. Yes, he also bleeds the fish out.

I know I get it, I posted up something so those who don't like me are going to bash what I say. Cool, that's a great way to be closed minded.

I've said all I'm going to say. I tried helping some out, and you all spat on it so. You all wonder why this site is losing people this is why.

[Deamon]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I know I get it, I posted up something so those who don't like me are going to bash what I say. Cool, that's a great way to be closed minded.

I've said all I'm going to say. I tried helping some out, and you all spat on it so. You all wonder why this site is losing people this is why.

I'm thinking you're being a bit thin skinned Jimmy. Not sure why that direct response off of your post was taken personally. These guys aren't trying to chase anyone off. The first time I met them formally was at last year's Sewer open invite at Irvine Lake. Before that, a pm from Jorge helped me get my first yak WSB. He had no idea who the heck I was.

Irvine is trout fishing in a mud hole but there's no better way to get to meet and hang with some of SoCal's best yak fisherman who also happen to be...pinche loco. It's not too late to jump in on next week's get-together.

I've had some incredible butt fishing with these guys this year down here and up there. The Sewer boys POUND WATER FOR HOURS...on the yak. They're approachable, opinionated and...and...and..."colorful". They've accumulated mucho info in which they freely share to others. Even amongst themselves each one has their go-to set-ups and preferences. I remember the first time they came down to fish butts with me in an area I recommended and it turned out to be a bust. I took some heat from them for a couple of months. It was all in good fun...I think. And then there was the time Sewer came back down on a spot I found but Matt couldn't make it that trip...bahahahahahaha!!! :chee rs1:

Jim

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Was he on the radio a few weeks ago? If he was try using one of his 'best' halibut rig tips: use a 6-8 foot leader for you hook(s)

I'd like to see someone trying to gaff a PB best hali or any hali with a 6-8 leader on it. Like Greg said, I'm sure it works great on a boat but trying it on a kayak will require playing the Benny Hill theme song in the background.

I have used his tips, and I have modified them to fit the Kayak. If you want to read it word for word that's all you, but I have used these tips and have had success with them. I'm for sure not Greg, so who cares what I say. I know it works, and so I use what works. To each their own.