How do you trap rig? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Steve Max · 06-08-2017, 01:32 PM

Awesome you guys. Very informative and I appreciate the timely response. I have seen a trap set where you can adjust the hook to match the bait size. I can't wait to try it. Thanks again

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MITCHELL · 06-08-2017, 02:55 PM

I'm going to try something stronger....
2 barrel swivels and a snap ring you can make it slide....up and down maybe no resistance when the fish picks up the bait....

OCPhisher · 06-08-2017, 03:03 PM

My search for sliding rigs brought me to this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81fGIxeiG1I

Tried it for the first time this past weekend targeting Halibut in Dana Point with 1/0 octopus and 1/0 nautilus circle. Didn't hookup with any halibut but my son hooked up with a couple leopard sharks. Both times he got broken off at the end of the leader (20# fluoro). I'm guessing either the shark bit off (since only 20#) or the sliding hook (tied with 30# braid) contributed or was the cause of the break off.

Do you guys think it's better to not use sliding rigs and have some extra slack between hooks (if bait smaller)? What's preferred or the lesser evil of the two choices (?) I guess you could tie on the water, but I preferred to rig up night before. Often times I get a little sea sick tying stuff on the water.

GregAndrew · 06-08-2017, 03:08 PM

The problem with adjustable trap rigs is that you will have to reset your bait after every swing and miss. The tendency of the hooks to get too close together (and horse-shoe your bait) gets pretty frustrating.

I have never found any 3-way swivels that I like very much, so I made my own. I am using 3 barrel swivels and a split ring right now and am pretty happy with that.

YakDout · 06-08-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

The problem with adjustable trap rigs is that you will have to reset your bait after every swing and miss. The tendency of the hooks to get too close together (and horse-shoe your bait) gets pretty frustrating.

I have never found any 3-way swivels that I like very much, so I made my own. I am using 3 barrel swivels and a split ring right now and am pretty happy with that.

Are you tying your mainline to one of the swivels? Or the split ring? Not a bad idea. You're right most 3 way swivels are bad quality.

GregAndrew · 06-08-2017, 08:23 PM

Tie my main line to one of the 3 swivels. Some of them are good quality, but still do not swivel properly under load.

bwana · 06-09-2017, 07:50 AM

I am not the halibut killer that others are on this site, but when
I am...

I like to use the black Danielson sliding sinker rig with a bead
between it and the leader knot.

When tying the sinker leader I use line that is about one
half the strength of my main line/leader so if it snags
the bottom I can easily break free just losing a sinker.

Having said that I have yet to snag the bottom with this rig.

06-08-2017, 02:55 PM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Instead of using 3 way swivels l-- I'm going to try something stronger.... 2 barrel swivels and a snap ring you can make it slide....up and down maybe no resistance when the fish picks up the bait.... __________________ Duke Mitchell

06-09-2017, 07:50 AM	#7
bwana Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: El Toro, CA Posts: 244	Danielson I am not the halibut killer that others are on this site, but when I am... I like to use the black Danielson sliding sinker rig with a bead between it and the leader knot. When tying the sinker leader I use line that is about one half the strength of my main line/leader so if it snags the bottom I can easily break free just losing a sinker. Having said that I have yet to snag the bottom with this rig.

06-08-2017, 01:32 PM	#1
Steve Max Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 70	Awesome you guys. Very informative and I appreciate the timely response. I have seen a trap set where you can adjust the hook to match the bait size. I can't wait to try it. Thanks again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-08-2017, 03:03 PM	#3
OCPhisher Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 42	My search for sliding rigs brought me to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81fGIxeiG1I Tried it for the first time this past weekend targeting Halibut in Dana Point with 1/0 octopus and 1/0 nautilus circle. Didn't hookup with any halibut but my son hooked up with a couple leopard sharks. Both times he got broken off at the end of the leader (20# fluoro). I'm guessing either the shark bit off (since only 20#) or the sliding hook (tied with 30# braid) contributed or was the cause of the break off. Do you guys think it's better to not use sliding rigs and have some extra slack between hooks (if bait smaller)? What's preferred or the lesser evil of the two choices (?) I guess you could tie on the water, but I preferred to rig up night before. Often times I get a little sea sick tying stuff on the water.

06-08-2017, 03:08 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	The problem with adjustable trap rigs is that you will have to reset your bait after every swing and miss. The tendency of the hooks to get too close together (and horse-shoe your bait) gets pretty frustrating. I have never found any 3-way swivels that I like very much, so I made my own. I am using 3 barrel swivels and a split ring right now and am pretty happy with that.

06-08-2017, 08:23 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Tie my main line to one of the 3 swivels. Some of them are good quality, but still do not swivel properly under load.