Halibut rig question

[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!
45

[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!

[alanw]

Watch out for OC waters right now, there's lots of poo out there!

[45user]

Originally Posted by alanw

Watch out for OC waters right now, there's lots of poo out there!

Thanks for the heads up!

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

So if I want to try a Rapala on the bottom for halibut, what kind do I use, and how do you rig a lure for the bottom? Jorge?

Janine

[Samcro]

This thread has some great information for halibut rigs. I'm curios as to why the torpedo sinkers is preferred over the cannonball sinkers? Does the shape of the sinker affect the presentation of your bait? Thanks for sharing.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Samcro

This thread has some great information for halibut rigs. I'm curios as to why the torpedo sinkers is preferred over the cannonball sinkers? Does the shape of the sinker affect the presentation of your bait? Thanks for sharing.

Personally I find that the torpedo sinkers don't snag as much, also something I have done is if the weight you are using is not enough, you can connect another weight to the bottom end of the torpedo weight.