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

jorluivil · 02-05-2014, 09:06 AM

As you can see there is no true 'halibut rig'. Be it artificials vs live bait, torpedos vs bounce balls, j-hooks vs circle hooks or drop shot vs 3-way swivel........they all seem to work. I think the key thing to this rigging question is that you have to go with What you like and What works for you.

GregAndrew · 02-05-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

As you can see there is no true 'halibut rig'. Be it artificials vs live bait, torpedos vs bounce balls, j-hooks vs circle hooks or drop shot vs 3-way swivel........they all seem to work. I think the key thing to this rigging question is that you have to go with What you like and What works for you.

Bingo!!!

I use two single hooks on my trap rig.

ful-rac · 02-05-2014, 09:44 AM

I use trebles on my trap rigs, heavy wire, J hook the whole deal. It's funny we all fish differently but we all still manage to catch halibut frequently.

45user · 02-05-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Bingo!!!

I use two single hooks on my trap rig.

That was my guess!
Ok so it may sound stupid but what size hooks do you use?
I know that there's not one method that works but I believe you copy from the experts and you can't go wrong. I mean that's what learning is all about right?

Thank you again!
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ful-rac · 02-05-2014, 10:03 AM

hook size and type is at your discretion, generally I would not use one that's too big or too small for your bait.

ful-rac · 02-05-2014, 10:05 AM

don't over think things...it's really not that complicated.

Bert Vega · 02-05-2014, 10:29 AM

Thank you guys for all the info

. I have always considered myself a breast man. But I am really feeling the urge to get my hands on a big BUTT!

45user · 02-05-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

don't over think things...it's really not that complicated.

Got ya!
Thank you!
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Jimmyz123 · 02-05-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Bingo!!!

I use two single hooks on my trap rig.

I switched to single hooks due to catching a nice Sand Bass a year ago that took the main hook in the jaw, but the trebble stuck in the outside belly part of the fish. Any time you use a trap hook you run that risk, but less chance of it with regular bait hooks.

I'm no pro, but that's what works for me, and like you said, use a rig setup that your are comfortable with and works for you.

02-05-2014, 09:06 AM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	As you can see there is no true 'halibut rig'. Be it artificials vs live bait, torpedos vs bounce balls, j-hooks vs circle hooks or drop shot vs 3-way swivel........they all seem to work. I think the key thing to this rigging question is that you have to go with What you like and What works for you. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-05-2014, 09:44 AM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I use trebles on my trap rigs, heavy wire, J hook the whole deal. It's funny we all fish differently but we all still manage to catch halibut frequently. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-05-2014, 10:03 AM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	hook size and type is at your discretion, generally I would not use one that's too big or too small for your bait. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-05-2014, 10:05 AM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	don't over think things...it's really not that complicated. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-05-2014, 10:29 AM	#7
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Thank you guys for all the info . I have always considered myself a breast man. But I am really feeling the urge to get my hands on a big BUTT!