Halibut Hunting

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by Smthtnnr

I think I'm going to target halibut for the first time on the yak this weekend. I have landed a couple of legals, but only accidentally on plastics while targeting bass in the harbor. I know there are some amazing halibut fishermen on this forum, and I was wondering if anyone could help me out a little. You guys use a triple swivel rig with a heavy weight? Sliding sinker rig? I think I'm gonna launch out of Huntington Harbor and just pounding sand. Would going out of Newport or Dana Point be better? Or should I make the drive to Mission bay? Thanks for any help!

If you fish the bigger live baits (sardines) make sure you are using a trap hook. Before I started using them, I had way too many raked baits.

[YakDout]

I have had more luck with Carolina rigs than anything else. I suggest tying palomar knot to your hook. Leave long tag end to then make another knot to your trap hook (treble) . Hook size depends on bait size and weight depends on current and wind. Good luck

[makobob]

I like to fish the Z-Mans Streakz XL this time of the year. I fish the baby bass and pearl colors, two to six feet off the bottom. I try to make them WIGGLE, with rod action or with a flasher. Sometimes I split the tails. Fish 80-120 foot depths. Buena Suerte!!!