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Old 09-13-2019, 05:34 AM   #16
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How to fish live mackerel for yellow tail and halibut.

This is the way I rig...a few wraps of fishing tape on reel spool, so 65lb power pro line doesn't slip on spool...arbor knot with power pro braided line. Spool line on reel tight I use gloves to hold tension and tie knots. When reel is full use a John Collins knot to add a four ft piece of 40lb fluorocarbon to hook. I use off set J hooks for fly lining live mackerel and circle hooks and off set octopus hooks,match hook size to bait size. You can also add a 4oz egg sinker plastic bead swivel to make it a Carolina rig.
You just covered the surface and middle column of water.
I will cover dropper Lupe and halibut rig later date.
Easy way for you just take your reel in to tackle shop to add line.
You don't have to use braided line and fluorocarbon, but there is more of a chance losing a fish on straight monofilament if you get rocked or tangled in kelp.in the long run braided line and fluorocarbon is cheaper because it doesn't go bad.
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