How should i fish live bait in the bay?

[GregAndrew]

Depends on what you are targeting. Check out this weeks issue of Western Outdoor News, they have a good article on "dropper loop" fishing.

[yaknewb]

Well what should i do if i wana target halibut?

[mtnbykr2]

Originally Posted by yaknewb

Well what should i do if i wana target halibut?

well, sometimes when the temp is up a bit I will pedal slow to increase drift speed, give the weight a couple short jerks every so often, but pay attention to your rod, they will hit like a 6 inch trout...

[Matt]

Reverse dropper loop to trap rig in gear has alwasy worked well with 'dines, chovies Ive collar hooked or butt hooked. Just look for structure and fish the sand!! You can also use a bounce ball rig with hoochies with some great success...good luck!

[bubblehide]

I like the JD dropper

[taggermike]

I like the reverse dropper loop for most halibut fishing in the bay. I pass on the trap rig and use a light wire circle hook. If I'm fishing shallower water, channel edges or south bay, I like a sliding sinker set up with either a swivel to fluoro leader or carolina keeper to keep the sinker up from the hook. They both work well but I find the slider more fun to fish and a bit stealthier than the dropper loop. Top fish was on a slider and the bottom was on a dropper. Mike

[Jimmyz123]

Nice But, that thing is a door man.