Halibut rig - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 09-07-2012, 09:54 AM

For me presentation usually depends on water depth. 20 or so I like a sliding sinker set up. Much deeper than that I go with a dropper loop. 20lb isn't to heavy but shallow I fish 12-15, deeper 20-25. Weight size again depends on depth but drift speed too. In my opinion if you're not in contact with the bottom you are not hali fishing. I also like to keep my line about as verticle as possible, better to feel for light bites. I never use a trap rig and generally use a light wire circle in the bait's nose. Halibut fishing can be the most frustating fishing we have in So Cal. Ever bite could be a huge fish and you have to be on your game all the time. Good luck. Mike

Biggameaddict · 09-07-2012, 10:14 AM

Thanks everyone for helping out. Thanks ALOT for the wind reports. This saturday looks like a no go ao probably tuesday. I would go sunday but isnt there too much boat traffic??? Ill bring alot of my rigs and try everything. Thanks again ill put all the info to good use. Look out for my report!

ful-rac · 09-07-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Thanks everyone for helping out. Thanks ALOT for the wind reports. This saturday looks like a no go ao probably tuesday. I would go sunday but isnt there too much boat traffic??? Ill bring alot of my rigs and try everything. Thanks again ill put all the info to good use. Look out for my report!

Just go fish'n and be careful, tackle wise halibut fishing is pretty basic, thats one of the things I enjoy about it. Spend some time on the water and pay attention to everything around you, including your kayak.

Good luck!

Biggameaddict · 09-07-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Just go fish'n and be careful, tackle wise halibut fishing is pretty basic, thats one of the things I enjoy about it. Spend some time on the water and pay attention to everything around you, including your kayak.

Good luck!

Tight lines to you too!

icelogger · 09-07-2012, 11:58 AM

Another option for halibut if you run out of live bait is using big 4" mister twisters. Royal blue 1 oz jig head with an off white twister tail has worked well for me on hali's.

Technique: Use your FF to find a large area with flat sandy bottom with some structure near by. Structure such as boulders, small drop offs, weedlines, etc. These structures provide ambush points and attract prey.

Cast the jig as far as you can. Let it sink to the bottom, bounce the jig on the bottom a few times in with a slow retrieve, stop for a 3-5 second count, and repeat.

GregAndrew · 09-07-2012, 12:15 PM

Lots of good setups mentioned here. The amount of weight used will be determined by depth, current, rig and purpose. Generally you need enough to keep your sinker on or near the bottom while drifting/paddling. Especially in L A harbor where visibility is usually just a few feet at the bottom. Fish the largest Sardines in your tank, or double up your Squid, to avoid wasting time on smaller fish. Carry grippers or a small mesh net in case you do run into a really hungry short or questionable size fish. Cover a lot of ground in various depths until you find fish willing to bite then focus your coverage.

Gigafish · 09-07-2012, 12:25 PM

If all else fails you can get it at the market for$9.99 per lb.. Yikes.

Biggameaddict · 09-07-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Lots of good setups mentioned here. The amount of weight used will be determined by depth, current, rig and purpose. Generally you need enough to keep your sinker on or near the bottom while drifting/paddling. Especially in L A harbor where visibility is usually just a few feet at the bottom. Fish the largest Sardines in your tank, or double up your Squid, to avoid wasting time on smaller fish. Carry grippers or a small mesh net in case you do run into a really hungry short or questionable size fish. Cover a lot of ground in various depths until you find fish willing to bite then focus your coverage.

Will do im gonna be fishing hard!

jorluivil · 09-07-2012, 01:10 PM

I might be out there Monday

lowprofile · 09-07-2012, 01:17 PM

3 way stinger rig to "bounce" on the drift and 3-5" trap rigged swimbaits are my go to set ups. drift both.

Biggameaddict · 09-07-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I might be out there Monday

That sucks im going tuesday. Good luck out there.

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09-07-2012, 01:17 PM	#10
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	3 way stinger rig to "bounce" on the drift and 3-5" trap rigged swimbaits are my go to set ups. drift both. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

09-07-2012, 09:54 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	For me presentation usually depends on water depth. 20 or so I like a sliding sinker set up. Much deeper than that I go with a dropper loop. 20lb isn't to heavy but shallow I fish 12-15, deeper 20-25. Weight size again depends on depth but drift speed too. In my opinion if you're not in contact with the bottom you are not hali fishing. I also like to keep my line about as verticle as possible, better to feel for light bites. I never use a trap rig and generally use a light wire circle in the bait's nose. Halibut fishing can be the most frustating fishing we have in So Cal. Ever bite could be a huge fish and you have to be on your game all the time. Good luck. Mike

09-07-2012, 10:14 AM	#2
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Thanks everyone for helping out. Thanks ALOT for the wind reports. This saturday looks like a no go ao probably tuesday. I would go sunday but isnt there too much boat traffic??? Ill bring alot of my rigs and try everything. Thanks again ill put all the info to good use. Look out for my report!

09-07-2012, 11:58 AM	#5
icelogger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: All over the country Posts: 109	Another option for halibut if you run out of live bait is using big 4" mister twisters. Royal blue 1 oz jig head with an off white twister tail has worked well for me on hali's. Technique: Use your FF to find a large area with flat sandy bottom with some structure near by. Structure such as boulders, small drop offs, weedlines, etc. These structures provide ambush points and attract prey. Cast the jig as far as you can. Let it sink to the bottom, bounce the jig on the bottom a few times in with a slow retrieve, stop for a 3-5 second count, and repeat.

09-07-2012, 12:15 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Lots of good setups mentioned here. The amount of weight used will be determined by depth, current, rig and purpose. Generally you need enough to keep your sinker on or near the bottom while drifting/paddling. Especially in L A harbor where visibility is usually just a few feet at the bottom. Fish the largest Sardines in your tank, or double up your Squid, to avoid wasting time on smaller fish. Carry grippers or a small mesh net in case you do run into a really hungry short or questionable size fish. Cover a lot of ground in various depths until you find fish willing to bite then focus your coverage.

09-07-2012, 12:25 PM	#7
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	If all else fails you can get it at the market for$9.99 per lb.. Yikes.