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Amish Ed · 06-03-2013, 09:11 AM

I don't know about others, but I like to grab my net/gaff when the fish is at deep color and then lay it in my lap until ready. That gives me and the fish a bit more wiggle room while reaching around.

Your persistence will pay off. As we all know it's about time on the water, and you're getting.

steveooo · 06-03-2013, 02:45 PM

Just curious, are you using live bait? That may increase your hook-up rate.

I know plenty of guys do well for the halibut on the artificials, but the majority of consistently good halibut fisherman I know use live bait.

Keep at it. You'll find the one you are looking for eventually

06-03-2013, 09:11 AM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I don't know about others, but I like to grab my net/gaff when the fish is at deep color and then lay it in my lap until ready. That gives me and the fish a bit more wiggle room while reaching around. Your persistence will pay off. As we all know it's about time on the water, and you're getting. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Just curious, are you using live bait? That may increase your hook-up rate. I know plenty of guys do well for the halibut on the artificials, but the majority of consistently good halibut fisherman I know use live bait. Keep at it. You'll find the one you are looking for eventually