Halibut rig question

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by 45user

Thank you for the help!
So what pound mono leader are you using?
I'm checking my PM now
Several people kindly PM me with tips and I really appreciate all your help!
45

I normally use 30lb test. Right now I'm using 40lb test because that what I have on my shelf, once I run out of that I will switch back to 30.

8oz sinkers in all depths. Some guys switch depending on the depthas but I always keep it at 8, this way I know I'm always at the bottom.

[45user]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I normally use 30lb test. Right now I'm using 40lb test because that what I have on my shelf, once I run out of that I will switch back to 30.

8oz sinkers in all depths. Some guys switch depending on the depthas but I always keep it at 8, this way I know I'm always at the bottom.

Thank you! So do you paddle to drag your rig or let the current takes you-drift?
I usually don't paddle. I cast, let it sink , once it hits bottom I put reel in gear then I then drift with current
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[alanw]

Yea I put my reel into gear too while the pole was in the rod holder, until a big ole ray hit it and nearly tipped me over

Now I'm sure to leave it in bait clicker mode

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by alanw

Yea I put my reel into gear too while the pole was in the rod holder, until a big ole ray hit it and nearly tipped me over

Now I'm sure to leave it in bait clicker mode

my rod is always in gear but I never have the clicker on. Personally, I don't think you need the clicker when you fish on a kayak......you'll know if you're on. I always setup my drag so that it will set the hook but will also allow the fish to run.

[45user]

Thanks all for your help and valuable information that you all shared!
I will post up my result...hopefully soon!
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[stephenG]

If you decide to try Dana point soon I suggest you make a few drifts just off Doheny beach using live bait from the bait barge.

[45user]

Originally Posted by stephenG

If you decide to try Dana point soon I suggest you make a few drifts just off Doheny beach using live bait from the bait barge.

Thanks for the tip!

[Hunter (The 80's Man)]

Originally Posted by 45user

Thank you! So do you paddle to drag your rig or let the current takes you-drift?
I usually don't paddle. I cast, let it sink , once it hits bottom I put reel in gear then I then drift with current
45

DON'T cast!
DON'T let your bait drop to fast!........ AND
DON'T let too much line out once your at the bottom!


I know these things may sound overly simplistic but they will really help with your bait presentation and save you a lot of headaches with your rig getting tangled up.

Just a few tips I picked up from some of these BUTTheads!

[45user]

Originally Posted by Hunter (The 80's Man)

DON'T cast!
DON'T let your bait drop to fast!........ AND
DON'T let too much line out once your at the bottom!


I know these things may sound overly simplistic but they will really help with your bait presentation and save you a lot of headaches with your rig getting tangled up.

Just a few tips I picked up from some of these BUTTheads!

Thanks for the reply.
So you just drop, let it sink slow and drift?