Good for bait? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

cjthomas · 09-21-2009, 12:19 PM

I was making bait and hooked something nice that was pulling drag on my freshwater/spinning rod. I thought it was a fat mack so I hooked him on and trolled it. After a long tow I pulled him in and realized it was a bonito. Apparently I can't see well in the morning. So are bonito good for bait (besides bug bait)?
-Chris

Gino · 09-21-2009, 12:22 PM

Bonito are great bait.

if you get one that is around 1-2lbs those are the best bait for threshers!

Iceman · 09-21-2009, 01:26 PM

they are fragile though and die quickly in the tank.

cobrakid · 09-21-2009, 01:57 PM

ive never used them personally, however Ive heard of huge halibut being caught with them

roosta · 09-21-2009, 03:57 PM

About 6 years ago my pops and I were fishing for threshers off of Cardiff using live bonita for bait. A 15lb. yellowtail ate ( or should I say attempted to eat) a 15 incher... couldn't believe it! Hungry little bugger!

fishinkid2010 · 09-21-2009, 04:14 PM

Use them for marlin!

bellcon · 09-21-2009, 07:38 PM

When i was in Cancun
the charter I hired used bonito for bait
After we looked for marlin all morning
the captain gave up
then cut up the bonito
drop chunks to the bottom and it was wfo on a variety of fishies

09-21-2009, 12:19 PM	#1
cjthomas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108	Good for bait? I was making bait and hooked something nice that was pulling drag on my freshwater/spinning rod. I thought it was a fat mack so I hooked him on and trolled it. After a long tow I pulled him in and realized it was a bonito. Apparently I can't see well in the morning. So are bonito good for bait (besides bug bait)? -Chris

09-21-2009, 01:26 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	they are fragile though and die quickly in the tank. __________________

09-21-2009, 04:14 PM	#6
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Use them for marlin! __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-21-2009, 12:22 PM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Bonito are great bait. if you get one that is around 1-2lbs those are the best bait for threshers!

09-21-2009, 01:57 PM	#4
cobrakid Junior Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 10	ive never used them personally, however Ive heard of huge halibut being caught with them

09-21-2009, 03:57 PM	#5
roosta Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 68	About 6 years ago my pops and I were fishing for threshers off of Cardiff using live bonita for bait. A 15lb. yellowtail ate ( or should I say attempted to eat) a 15 incher... couldn't believe it! Hungry little bugger!

09-21-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	When i was in Cancun the charter I hired used bonito for bait After we looked for marlin all morning the captain gave up then cut up the bonito drop chunks to the bottom and it was wfo on a variety of fishies