Halibut in the bay? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

08-25-2011, 01:29 PM

I'm bored sitting around and want to launch out in the bay for a nice relaxing Halibut session. I haven't been in the bay yet, nor fished for Halibut so a companion would be nice!

I'm going to stop by OEX to pick up a Bouncing ball rig, since everyone says that works lol. Anyone want to do a quick trip? I'm planning to launch around 4 and come in by 630. Text me, 516-884-5813

GregAndrew · 08-25-2011, 01:34 PM

You might want to note which bay you are talking about. Also, bounce balling is not going to be real relaxing cause it involves a lot of paddle/peddling.

08-25-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

You might want to note which bay you are talking about. Also, bounce balling is not going to be real relaxing cause it involves a lot of paddle/peddling.

I don't mind some paddling!
Wheres a good bay launch spot... I was just thinking of parking at OEX and launching out by the sail boat moorings and adventuring.

wiseguy · 08-26-2011, 01:59 PM

try huntington harbor and toss some 3"-4" big hammers in sexy smelt color

taggermike · 08-26-2011, 02:06 PM

I haven't heard of anglers fishing the bounce ball in water as shallow as the back of Mission Bay but I suppose it could work. In SD Bay I have better success with live bait, lighter (10-15lb) line, and more of a finesse approach. Give the BB a shot and tell us how you do. Mike

Rhynik · 08-27-2011, 10:23 AM

When I take my son out on the back of my Outback, he's caught several small halibut. Largest was 18." What works for him is a drop shot with a 2 1/2" grub about 15" off the bottom.

You end up catching a lot of spotties as well.

This is in SD Bay, launching from SI.

mtnbykr2 · 08-27-2011, 11:07 AM

At SI keep the bait on the bottom, bring that bait up to about a 4 in Hammer, the spots will destroy it in the tide, if the water isn't moving you just have to wait for the switch, keep it in about 30-50 foot range, the will get bigger

love SI

08-25-2011, 01:29 PM	#1
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Halibut in the bay? I'm bored sitting around and want to launch out in the bay for a nice relaxing Halibut session. I haven't been in the bay yet, nor fished for Halibut so a companion would be nice! I'm going to stop by OEX to pick up a Bouncing ball rig, since everyone says that works lol. Anyone want to do a quick trip? I'm planning to launch around 4 and come in by 630. Text me, 516-884-5813

08-27-2011, 11:07 AM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	At SI keep the bait on the bottom, bring that bait up to about a 4 in Hammer, the spots will destroy it in the tide, if the water isn't moving you just have to wait for the switch, keep it in about 30-50 foot range, the will get biggerlove SI

08-25-2011, 01:34 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	You might want to note which bay you are talking about. Also, bounce balling is not going to be real relaxing cause it involves a lot of paddle/peddling.

08-26-2011, 01:59 PM	#4
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	try huntington harbor and toss some 3"-4" big hammers in sexy smelt color

08-26-2011, 02:06 PM	#5
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I haven't heard of anglers fishing the bounce ball in water as shallow as the back of Mission Bay but I suppose it could work. In SD Bay I have better success with live bait, lighter (10-15lb) line, and more of a finesse approach. Give the BB a shot and tell us how you do. Mike

08-27-2011, 10:23 AM	#6
Rhynik Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 17	When I take my son out on the back of my Outback, he's caught several small halibut. Largest was 18." What works for him is a drop shot with a 2 1/2" grub about 15" off the bottom. You end up catching a lot of spotties as well. This is in SD Bay, launching from SI.