Moyer Tourney 2009 Halibut Division Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 09-13-2009, 02:33 PM

I caught two halibut, one sardine, one smelt, a few sanddabs, lizardfish,
a sole, and saw a flying fish fly by my eye. Flatties went 10 and 7 lbs,
but only landed in Third place.

These were beat out by the 14 lb winner (Kiyo again!) and a 10.5 lb fish.

One was on a sardine and the other was trolling a hoochie rig.

Sherm · 09-13-2009, 02:51 PM

NIce fish even if they didn't take first. Congrats.

fishinkid2010 · 09-13-2009, 07:25 PM

Those are still some pretty respectable Halibut, even if they didn't break the scale.
How do you set up a "hoochie rig"?, is that top secret, or something you'd be willing to share? It sounds like a great thing to have when catching bait proves to be a challenge.

BTW, it was nice meeting you at the party; I was wearing the blue Pelagic shirt and green G Loomis hat.

bellcon · 09-13-2009, 07:38 PM

Congrats

couple of great catches
and thats a great photo
the butt on the left has some bitchen colors

Willy · 09-13-2009, 07:50 PM

Nice looking Hali's! Well done.

Fishinkid, this is one option:
Use a little less weight on the 'yak. I usually use between a half pound and a pound, sometimes less.
Just raise and lower your rod on the drift and let it thump on the sea floor. The Hali's love 'em.

Matt · 09-14-2009, 06:04 AM

No matter the size they still look pretty damn tasty to me! Great job Larry!

JoeBeck · 09-14-2009, 01:48 PM

Larry, great talking to you at the BBQ. Those are some good looking halibut.

THE DARKHORSE · 09-14-2009, 01:48 PM

Let me know if you want to trade for some Yellowtail filets

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fishinkid2010 · 09-18-2009, 02:51 PM

What is your prefered color for the hoochie? I'm attempting to set up a bounce ball rig for the next time I head out.

Gino · 09-18-2009, 02:56 PM

white/pearl is the best color. Chartruese is good too.

Willy · 09-18-2009, 04:51 PM

Just be sure you're thumpin' that thing on sand.

With all of the various parts of a bounceball rig, you can imagine what will happen if you get over some grass or kelp and try to thump it.
That having been said, also plan for a snag with that really heavy weight, and make the line from swivel to weight light enough that you can break it off in a bind, so as not to lose the $20 worth of other tackle, by losing just the weight.
Maybe bring a couple of extra weights with that in mind.
Tight lines,
Willy

nunyabizness1 · 09-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Very nice catch!

09-13-2009, 02:33 PM	#1
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Moyer Tourney 2009 Halibut Division Report I caught two halibut, one sardine, one smelt, a few sanddabs, lizardfish, a sole, and saw a flying fish fly by my eye. Flatties went 10 and 7 lbs, but only landed in Third place. These were beat out by the 14 lb winner (Kiyo again!) and a 10.5 lb fish. One was on a sardine and the other was trolling a hoochie rig. __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

09-13-2009, 07:25 PM	#3
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Those are still some pretty respectable Halibut, even if they didn't break the scale. How do you set up a "hoochie rig"?, is that top secret, or something you'd be willing to share? It sounds like a great thing to have when catching bait proves to be a challenge. BTW, it was nice meeting you at the party; I was wearing the blue Pelagic shirt and green G Loomis hat. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-13-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	A hoochie rig Nice looking Hali's! Well done. Fishinkid, this is one option: Use a little less weight on the 'yak. I usually use between a half pound and a pound, sometimes less. Just raise and lower your rod on the drift and let it thump on the sea floor. The Hali's love 'em. Attached Images Last edited by Willy; 09-14-2009 at 06:45 AM.

09-14-2009, 06:04 AM	#6
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	No matter the size they still look pretty damn tasty to me! Great job Larry! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

09-14-2009, 01:48 PM	#8
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Dinner! Let me know if you want to trade for some Yellowtail filets . __________________

09-13-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	NIce fish even if they didn't take first. Congrats.

09-13-2009, 07:38 PM	#4
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Congrats couple of great catches and thats a great photo the butt on the left has some bitchen colors

09-14-2009, 01:48 PM	#7
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Larry, great talking to you at the BBQ. Those are some good looking halibut.

09-18-2009, 02:51 PM	#9
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	What is your prefered color for the hoochie? I'm attempting to set up a bounce ball rig for the next time I head out. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-18-2009, 02:56 PM	#10
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	white/pearl is the best color. Chartruese is good too.

09-18-2009, 04:51 PM	#11
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	Just be sure you're thumpin' that thing on sand. With all of the various parts of a bounceball rig, you can imagine what will happen if you get over some grass or kelp and try to thump it. That having been said, also plan for a snag with that really heavy weight, and make the line from swivel to weight light enough that you can break it off in a bind, so as not to lose the $20 worth of other tackle, by losing just the weight. Maybe bring a couple of extra weights with that in mind. Tight lines, Willy

09-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#12
nunyabizness1 Maggie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nunya Posts: 126	Very nice catch!