Butt hunting - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

takoarm · 11-07-2015, 02:27 PM

Going to head out tomorrow AM. This will be my 3rd time out. Anyone got any tips or locations in OC to try and land my first halibut?

ctfphoto · 11-07-2015, 02:32 PM

Trap rig with a very lively sardine.

Iceman · 11-07-2015, 02:38 PM

Dana Point bait barge is supposed to have nice sardines this weekend.

LBKayakDude · 11-07-2015, 03:25 PM

My 8 in greenback got absolutely shredded last time I was bottom fishing at dana point. Definitely go with a trapper rig and lively bait. Good luck!

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Mr. NiceGuy · 11-07-2015, 06:33 PM

What are the best hook shapes and sizes for making a good trap rig?

I stopped using them because of damage I was doing to the wrong kinds of fish that suck the second hook down too deep to get them out easily.

On the other hand, I have favorite butt target zones where my bait often gets raked on almost every drop and I'm wondering if there's a way to do the second hook better?

What are the best ways to place the hooks for the easy movement and longevity of the bait fish?

Would a circle hook in the second position still eventually end up in the corner of the mouth or would that position defeat it's purpose?

Would snelled hooks in either position be better?

Is the second hook usually pinned in the bait or does it flow freely?

What say Ye?

Mr. NiceGuy · 11-07-2015, 06:49 PM

PS - this makes me curious too:

takoarm · 11-07-2015, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the advice guys

sculpins4bait · 11-08-2015, 12:29 PM

you can buy premade trap rigs

Harry Hill · 11-08-2015, 02:05 PM

I call false advertising!!! I saw the subject matter "butt hunting" and thought for sure someone was going to shoot a Kardasian, imagine my disappointment when I realized the truth.

takoarm · 11-08-2015, 04:16 PM

Butt hunting didn't go so hot. Caught a couple small calicos and had a great paddle in some beautiful weather though.

Murray · 11-08-2015, 05:45 PM

thanks for the update

takoarm · 11-08-2015, 07:11 PM

Dines and chovies I got were best I've seen in a long time. That includes long range boats and 6 packs I usually frequent.

Harry Hill · 11-08-2015, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takoarm

Butt hunting didn't go so hot. Caught a couple small calicos and had a great paddle in some beautiful weather though.

it's why they call it hunting and not just catching. You still caught some fish and had a good time, I call that a success

ING · 04-20-2016, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

PS - this makes me curious too:

I've already asked that.
Is somebody has encountered with problem: While I am casting, the trap hook is catching the line at the flying. I am filling it when I start retrieving: swimbait pulling much harder. Swimbait is 4 or 5" Big Hammer, hook #6 Owner Mosquito.
It is happens about 80% of casting. I've tried to change stile of casting like side cast, overhead cast etc. Result the same. Any suggestions?
What size of trap hook is reccommended for halibut? #6 is enough?
Thanks

11-07-2015, 02:27 PM	#1
takoarm Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 19	Butt hunting Going to head out tomorrow AM. This will be my 3rd time out. Anyone got any tips or locations in OC to try and land my first halibut?

11-07-2015, 02:38 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Dana Point bait barge is supposed to have nice sardines this weekend. __________________

11-07-2015, 06:33 PM	#5
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	What are the best hook shapes and sizes for making a good trap rig? I stopped using them because of damage I was doing to the wrong kinds of fish that suck the second hook down too deep to get them out easily. On the other hand, I have favorite butt target zones where my bait often gets raked on almost every drop and I'm wondering if there's a way to do the second hook better? What are the best ways to place the hooks for the easy movement and longevity of the bait fish? Would a circle hook in the second position still eventually end up in the corner of the mouth or would that position defeat it's purpose? Would snelled hooks in either position be better? Is the second hook usually pinned in the bait or does it flow freely? What say Ye? __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 11-07-2015 at 06:57 PM.

11-08-2015, 07:11 PM	#12
takoarm Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 19	Dines and chovies I got were best I've seen in a long time. That includes long range boats and 6 packs I usually frequent. Last edited by takoarm; 11-08-2015 at 07:21 PM.

11-07-2015, 02:32 PM	#2
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Trap rig with a very lively sardine.

11-07-2015, 03:25 PM	#4
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	My 8 in greenback got absolutely shredded last time I was bottom fishing at dana point. Definitely go with a trapper rig and lively bait. Good luck! Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk

11-07-2015, 06:49 PM	#6
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 838	PS - this makes me curious too: __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

11-07-2015, 07:40 PM	#7
takoarm Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 19	Thanks for the advice guys

11-08-2015, 12:29 PM	#8
sculpins4bait Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SD Posts: 104	you can buy premade trap rigs

11-08-2015, 02:05 PM	#9
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I call false advertising!!! I saw the subject matter "butt hunting" and thought for sure someone was going to shoot a Kardasian, imagine my disappointment when I realized the truth.

11-08-2015, 04:16 PM	#10
takoarm Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 19	Butt hunting didn't go so hot. Caught a couple small calicos and had a great paddle in some beautiful weather though.

11-08-2015, 05:45 PM	#11
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	thanks for the update