Constantley getting bit off - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 05-22-2010, 07:06 PM

I don't mean any disrespect, but you really need to check your knots. It's unusual to hook a halibut deep in the mouth even on bait and with plastics it hardly ever happens. The chances of 6 halibut in one day getting a swim bait that far in their mouths is astranomical. Mike

Useful Idiot · 05-23-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

I don't mean any disrespect, but you really need to check your knots. It's unusual to hook a halibut deep in the mouth even on bait and with plastics it hardly ever happens. The chances of 6 halibut in one day getting a swim bait that far in their mouths is astranomical. Mike

I agree with this, something else is going on here. Gotta be the knots or the gear.

wade · 05-23-2010, 10:39 AM

i dont know whats the problem here,..
but i DO want to know the gps coordinates to this spot that holds these massive door mats for F's sake!?!...

ken aguilar · 05-30-2010, 05:11 AM

Im wtih wade.

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Originally Posted by wade

i dont know whats the problem here,..
but i DO want to know the gps coordinates to this spot that holds these massive door mats for F's sake!?!...

baitcasterboy20 · 05-30-2010, 05:41 AM

flurocarbon is probably the best line to use as leader. seaguar makes a good line. maybe you could use heavier leader, if your in a spot with objects that the fish can cut you off with

lamb · 05-30-2010, 06:45 PM

25-30 floro will do good with halibut. You'd have to mess something up to loose big halibut on that kind of line.

If fishing lighter line for bass and loosing butts, tie a thicker leader?

GregAndrew · 05-30-2010, 07:29 PM

I don't use anything larger than #25 leader for Halibut fishing. They only have grabbing teeth, not incisors, so they really cannot bite you off. Your line could rub over the teeth tips and fray though. I have hooked and many times lost Leopard and Thresher sharks while fishing for Halibut which I think might be happening to you too. They too have small teeth spaced apart, but the shape makes it easier for them to cut your line. Knot tying is very important as has been stated, but equally important is to check your leader for wear on a regular basis and replacing as needed. Also, a lighter rod, especially if you use braid, is important to absorb the energy of the Halibut headshake. If your rod and braid don't give, all the shock is put on your leader. Just my 2 cents.

05-30-2010, 06:45 PM	#6
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	25-30 floro will do good with halibut. You'd have to mess something up to loose big halibut on that kind of line. If fishing lighter line for bass and loosing butts, tie a thicker leader? __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

05-22-2010, 07:06 PM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I don't mean any disrespect, but you really need to check your knots. It's unusual to hook a halibut deep in the mouth even on bait and with plastics it hardly ever happens. The chances of 6 halibut in one day getting a swim bait that far in their mouths is astranomical. Mike

05-23-2010, 10:39 AM	#3
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	i dont know whats the problem here,.. but i DO want to know the gps coordinates to this spot that holds these massive door mats for F's sake!?!...

05-30-2010, 05:41 AM	#5
baitcasterboy20 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: south florida Posts: 69	flurocarbon is probably the best line to use as leader. seaguar makes a good line. maybe you could use heavier leader, if your in a spot with objects that the fish can cut you off with

05-30-2010, 07:29 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I don't use anything larger than #25 leader for Halibut fishing. They only have grabbing teeth, not incisors, so they really cannot bite you off. Your line could rub over the teeth tips and fray though. I have hooked and many times lost Leopard and Thresher sharks while fishing for Halibut which I think might be happening to you too. They too have small teeth spaced apart, but the shape makes it easier for them to cut your line. Knot tying is very important as has been stated, but equally important is to check your leader for wear on a regular basis and replacing as needed. Also, a lighter rod, especially if you use braid, is important to absorb the energy of the Halibut headshake. If your rod and braid don't give, all the shock is put on your leader. Just my 2 cents.