Advice on Sabiki Rigs

[SoCalEDC]

had to google yakka, looks like it may be some kind of mackerel and has a large mouth. If they are anything like the macks we have hear the larger hooks are fine (#8, #4 hooks). I like the reflective or green/red skirts and i typically use the heavier line versions i.e. 30# main with 20# branches. I also like to use a jig as opposed to a weight on the bottom so that if there is any larger fish feeding on the bait fish you have the potential to nab one.

I have used the small ones (3-6#test and size 14 hooks) and they work fine for most baits, and are actually better for baits like sardines imo, but if you hook anything bigger it will break you off.

Bring a couple either way so that you can change it out if it gets tangled by the fish or broken.

I second the recommendations from above on tipping with some bait like squid or shrimp.

Good luck.

[Oolie]

We fish kingies mainly.


If you must use live bait, sabiki will work well.


Lures are strongly recommended in most cases/situations.


As you are shore based, I would recommend long, heavy, rear-weighted lures.

[Harry Hill]

Sabiki's have super sharp hooks that will get you if you aren't careful. Sometimes I put a lead head and swim bait at the bottom in case a bass wants to take a bite.

[Salty]

On the kayak, I use the sabiki with 6 hooks and keep it tied off on a small setup with a 6-8oz weight. Haven't done this on the kayak yet, but when I'm doing longer offshore trips for tuna on the boat, I'll chum the water with canned catfood around the mouth of the harbor. Brings the baitfish up close and the mackerel go crazy. Drop the sabiki into it and keep it in the water until all 6 hooks have a fish! It's easier on a boat when there's a second hand to help get the fish off the hooks and into the tank though lol

[ProfessorLongArms]

As choice of sabiki goes, I’ve def noticed a big difference when using the ones with any iridescent foil/tinsel that catches the light really well. I always go for the flashiest and shiniest I can find and stock up in bulk. Especially seems to help in the morning if I’m trying to hedge my bets on Spanish.

[summers in kuwait]

Some good notes here from all.

Size is important, based on the bait you intend to catch or desire. And as mentioned tipping with squid helps!

You can also make your own as I have done over the years.

This is a great resource on how to make your own and his channel has some really cool other videos!

Cheers!

[CorvinaLoca]

if you're land based, def go w/ less hooks as mentioned. even if you pulling straight up vertical, 6 hooks can get tangled. reeling it into shore/beach would a certainty i think. gud luck

[theluckypig]

Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

Some good notes here from all.

Size is important, based on the bait you intend to catch or desire. And as mentioned tipping with squid helps!

You can also make your own as I have done over the years.

This is a great resource on how to make your own and his channel has some really cool other videos!

Cheers!

agreed.

i make my own... they are customized to my taste and last much longer... and gives you something to do when you can't get out... very inexpensive...