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FISHIONADO · 05-09-2007, 09:28 PM

What kind of sabikis have folks had the best success with? I've been using better ones lately, Owners and Mustad, #10 or #12. I had used the Big 5 bait rigs with yellow and red yarn ($.89), it seemed those caught primarily greenbacks but I haven't seen them with smaller hooks the past year. With the bigger hooks it's hard to get the bait off without damaging them sometimes. Someone mentioned pinching the barbs with pliers, that works great when the bait is plentiful, makes it easy to shake off the macks directly into your tank.

OB Paddler · 05-10-2007, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FISHIONADO

What kind of sabikis have folks had the best success with?

Hey Dave,

Just my 2 cents, I've been using the "Black Belt" brand sabikis. 30 lb. main. 20 lb. branch line. Strong enough to pull free of kelp, even on the troll. And brings my bait up fast with little fight. Pretty big #7 hooks, I seldom have a prob. getting a fish off. Usually I drop them in my "bathtub" (Prowler footwells) before I ever try and get them off hook. Oh... and the heavier line doesn't like to tangle.

Todd

madscientist · 05-10-2007, 08:14 AM

I buy cheapo ones in bulk on ebay for $1 each. 30lb #5-#8. Work fine until the barbs rust off, then I lose a lot of baits. But at that price, just replace.

dos ballenas · 05-10-2007, 09:27 AM

I agree with not wasting too much time making bait. When bait is plentiful, Ive found that I usually get picked up on artificials more anyways, and the bait goes untouched. Some of my best days have been days I leave the pier with just two or three macs... all you need is one good hit. Those rapallas have been good to me this year so far as well....monday bait was everywhere, but I didnt get picked up until switching to a slow trolled broken tail r...l...

as to bait at the pier, after day break I find the bait moves out a little bit and to the north... not so concentrated at the light.

05-10-2007, 08:14 AM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I buy cheapo ones in bulk on ebay for $1 each. 30lb #5-#8. Work fine until the barbs rust off, then I lose a lot of baits. But at that price, just replace. __________________

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05-09-2007, 09:28 PM	#1
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	What kind of sabikis have folks had the best success with? I've been using better ones lately, Owners and Mustad, #10 or #12. I had used the Big 5 bait rigs with yellow and red yarn ($.89), it seemed those caught primarily greenbacks but I haven't seen them with smaller hooks the past year. With the bigger hooks it's hard to get the bait off without damaging them sometimes. Someone mentioned pinching the barbs with pliers, that works great when the bait is plentiful, makes it easy to shake off the macks directly into your tank.

05-10-2007, 09:27 AM	#4
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	I agree with not wasting too much time making bait. When bait is plentiful, Ive found that I usually get picked up on artificials more anyways, and the bait goes untouched. Some of my best days have been days I leave the pier with just two or three macs... all you need is one good hit. Those rapallas have been good to me this year so far as well....monday bait was everywhere, but I didnt get picked up until switching to a slow trolled broken tail r...l... as to bait at the pier, after day break I find the bait moves out a little bit and to the north... not so concentrated at the light.