Your favorite sabiki type?

[Jzo]

Originally Posted by dsafety

Maybe this is why many of the more experienced guys have stopped using Sabiki rods. Anyone have a comment? I would also like to know which type of fly is the most productive. Bob

I use real light spinning rod for using sabiki rigs, 6.6ft 6-14lb 1/8 to 3/8oz rod with 2000 spinning reel. Most of the time I use light weight like picture below right above the snap end. As for Sabiki, I open a new pack everytime and keep the prior one as backup. Also Owner Mackerel Skin Size 14 works best for me.

Originally Posted by dsafety

I would prefer to only have two or three flys on a rig since dealing with a full "catch" on one pull is a pain. Usually a couple flip their way off the hook while I am unhooking the others and tossing them in the tank. Bob

I use to cut off half too, then realized that I get better results using the whole thing. Check out the clip below from one of the members from this forum.
http://wavster.blogspot.com/p/fishin...ay-1-2010.html
He is using sabiki dehooker.

Originally Posted by dsafety

Does anyone know where just the Sabiki flys can be purchased? Bob

Dont know where to buy flys only but here is a link you might already seen or be interested in.
http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ho...abiki-rig.html

[PescadorPete]

I use a Black Belt AJK-4. It lasted a long time and doesn't seem to get tangled like others I've used. The line is heavy so its easy to yank it out of a kelp snag. If something big bites my bait on the way up, I have a fighting chance. If you feel the need for a bait de-hooker, you can use an old butter knife, a trick I learned on the long range boats. After you hook your baits, hold the blade in the curve of the hook, hold tension on the main line above the hook and turn it all upside down. Shake the bait off the hook into the bait tank. Repeat on the next bait. I use my light bait rod for sabiki fishing. I sabiki up my baits and then switch to a hook or lure and use that rod for fishing. I don't like to carry lots of rods and reels.
A small piece of hypalon makes a good place to store your sinker and hooks so they don't get tangled up.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by PescadorPete

I use a Black Belt AJK-4. It lasted a long time and doesn't seem to get tangled like others I've used. The line is heavy so its easy to yank it out of a kelp snag. If something big bites my bait on the way up, I have a fighting chance. If you feel the need for a bait de-hooker, you can use an old butter knife, a trick I learned on the long range boats. After you hook your baits, hold the blade in the curve of the hook, hold tension on the main line above the hook and turn it all upside down. Shake the bait off the hook into the bait tank. Repeat on the next bait. I use my light bait rod for sabiki fishing. I sabiki up my baits and then switch to a hook or lure and use that rod for fishing. I don't like to carry lots of rods and reels.
A small piece of hypalon makes a good place to store your sinker and hooks so they don't get tangled up.

I love this. Easy to use & easy to store. I'm going to make one this weekend.