Makin Macks

[lamb]

Very informative thread. Very cool.

Chris, that pic of bait ball was the best one ever taken. Credit goes to Holy Mack.

I use the leftover rod handle to stash used sabiki, that sponge. It's got a hole in the middle to push the 2 oz sinker, perfect. 50c at Squidco, lasts for years.



I must say - I only have 12 or 15# test on my sabiki rig.

Fishing for bait setup. Spinning reel, light rod. I like.

I considered something heavier, but then somehow never did switch. I use that rig to cast rubber for checkers in the kelp... when I see them boiling, I like.

[gotz togo fishin]

its like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get. If your going for bait, use an iron or a spoon for a weight. you never know when a quality fish might be under you. you have nothing to loose. Its fishing!

[herbo]

Thanks for the tips,a lotta good information to be had, for sure!!!!

[Craig jones]

Some great information here from a lot of knowledgeable people, thanks to all of you.

[Holy Mackerel]

That is a good point about using a jig on sabiki's, you never know what is following that bait ball around! I have started using my old jigs once the hooks get all rusty... I just switch out the hook with a siwash. It get's tangled less in the kelp than a treble, but I rarely look for bait in the kelp... I especially like the megabaits, they knife down to the bait quickly.

[Tman]

Originally Posted by Holy Mackerel

Glad to see I'm not the only one that doesn't get rid of old lures....

[Siebler]

Originally Posted by Tman

Glad to see I'm not the only one that doesn't get rid of old lures....

My best irons have no paint and crappy hooks but they swim the best and that is why theres no paint. Fish love them and I wouldnt dare throw them out.