sabiki questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Raskal311 · 02-20-2013, 05:34 AM

Swamp meet $1 each I believe, its been awhile. I generally buy 10 and it last me a awhile.

taggermike · 02-20-2013, 08:50 AM

Same here. The cheapest I can fish and usually cut down the number of hooks. A full string of big macks is a PITA on a yak. And if you have 1 to 3 baits on the sibiki the other damn hooks will find a way in to you or about any thing else on the kayak. when they're beat upI roll themup tight and trash em. I use sibiki rods when I fish from a skiff but on the kayak I don't want a pole holder taken up all day. Mike.

Dirty Curti · 02-20-2013, 03:06 PM

See, sometimes the most obvious thing eludes me. No shit, just cut it down to 3 or 4 hooks for better handling. Why didn't I think of that???

PE.rider · 02-20-2013, 03:58 PM

They all generally work well. I prefer Lucky Luras since they are cheaper and have less hooks.

The higher-priced Japanese-made rigs from Hayabashi and others are fine for when fish are finicky and you need some extra edge like having fluorocarbon line or a greater assortment of shrimp/holographic patterns.

The worst ones in my opinion are the larger rubber jigs that are supposed to look like squid.

Also, it doesn't hurt to have an s-shaped hook tool to hold the line taught while removing baitfish.

For storage, I have cut sections of pool-noodle segments that I re-wrap sabiki rigs with so that I can re-use them for no more than 4 or 5 outings. The trick is to make sure you rinse everything after use with freshwater.

Lastly, stay away from the Basspro shops off-shore angler brand.... the hooks are of such inferior quality that they break often.

Ggiannig89 · 02-20-2013, 04:26 PM

A lot of help here. Thanks cant wait to make bait now haha

jorluivil · 02-20-2013, 04:27 PM

One of the things that I do to ALL of my Sabiki hooks is bend the barb back against the hook, it makes removal of the bait much and I mean much easier. I usually flop the Sabiki with the bait attached right over the kayak and the bait will usually jiggle right off. Doing this also gives me a chance to drop the Sabiki back into the water without skipping a beat. I will usually leave the bait in the well until the bite slows down, at that point I grab them and throw them in the bait tank. Bending the hooks back also helps whenever they get hooked on something, they will slide right out.

Dannowar · 02-20-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

One of the things that I do to ALL of my Sabiki hooks is bend the barb back against the hook, it makes removal of the bait much and I mean much easier. I usually flop the Sabiki with the bait attached right over the kayak and the bait will usually jiggle right off. Doing this also gives me a chance to drop the Sabiki back into the water without skipping a beat. I will usually leave the bait in the well until the bite slows down, at that point I grab them and throw them in the bait tank. Bending the hooks back also helps whenever they get hooks on something, they will slide right out.

This exactly. You'll lose a few here and there but the annoyance factor is depleted completely

GregAndrew · 02-20-2013, 05:48 PM

I leave all the hooks on my sabiki. For fast moving bait schools, I want to get as many as I can when I find them. I also use a tool like this to quickly remove them.

Hold the tool upside down from how it appears, then pull your line down through the slot until the bait/hook catches the loop then a quick pop with both hands releases the bait. Essentially it holds your hook upside down.

02-20-2013, 03:06 PM	#3
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	See, sometimes the most obvious thing eludes me. No shit, just cut it down to 3 or 4 hooks for better handling. Why didn't I think of that??? __________________

02-20-2013, 04:27 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	One of the things that I do to ALL of my Sabiki hooks is bend the barb back against the hook, it makes removal of the bait much and I mean much easier. I usually flop the Sabiki with the bait attached right over the kayak and the bait will usually jiggle right off. Doing this also gives me a chance to drop the Sabiki back into the water without skipping a beat. I will usually leave the bait in the well until the bite slows down, at that point I grab them and throw them in the bait tank. Bending the hooks back also helps whenever they get hooked on something, they will slide right out. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 02-20-2013 at 05:27 PM.

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02-20-2013, 05:34 AM	#1
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	Swamp meet $1 each I believe, its been awhile. I generally buy 10 and it last me a awhile.

02-20-2013, 08:50 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Same here. The cheapest I can fish and usually cut down the number of hooks. A full string of big macks is a PITA on a yak. And if you have 1 to 3 baits on the sibiki the other damn hooks will find a way in to you or about any thing else on the kayak. when they're beat upI roll themup tight and trash em. I use sibiki rods when I fish from a skiff but on the kayak I don't want a pole holder taken up all day. Mike.

02-20-2013, 03:58 PM	#4
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	They all generally work well. I prefer Lucky Luras since they are cheaper and have less hooks. The higher-priced Japanese-made rigs from Hayabashi and others are fine for when fish are finicky and you need some extra edge like having fluorocarbon line or a greater assortment of shrimp/holographic patterns. The worst ones in my opinion are the larger rubber jigs that are supposed to look like squid. Also, it doesn't hurt to have an s-shaped hook tool to hold the line taught while removing baitfish. For storage, I have cut sections of pool-noodle segments that I re-wrap sabiki rigs with so that I can re-use them for no more than 4 or 5 outings. The trick is to make sure you rinse everything after use with freshwater. Lastly, stay away from the Basspro shops off-shore angler brand.... the hooks are of such inferior quality that they break often.

02-20-2013, 04:26 PM	#5
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	A lot of help here. Thanks cant wait to make bait now haha

02-20-2013, 05:48 PM	#8
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I leave all the hooks on my sabiki. For fast moving bait schools, I want to get as many as I can when I find them. I also use a tool like this to quickly remove them. Hold the tool upside down from how it appears, then pull your line down through the slot until the bait/hook catches the loop then a quick pop with both hands releases the bait. Essentially it holds your hook upside down.