What downrigger are you all running and what kind if fishing are you doing with it? Salt/fresh salmon/trout etc

I got the day to get out, im planning on ARW unless there is a group meeting up elsewhere? I'm up in napa and the OC event is too far for a day trip. Anyone planning on going out? I'm interested in rockfish or halibut.

Does anyone have a favorite hook brand, size, shape? I prefer owner hooks but the local shop has a limited supply. Trying to remember if I use 2/0 or 3/0

When tying a stinger knot for halibut is a loop knot recommended or a hard knot such as a uni? It's been a long time since I used to tie these and can't recall.

I have two Dakota lithium batteries and they work great, ive never had one die while using it for my fishfinder. Lightweight and compact and very huge benifets on a kayak. I am very interested to try one of chets batteries.. I just need something like a 100AH for my trolling motor.

I had a feeling, but thanks for the article.. I will certainly refer to it as I make my decision and install. I am open to recommendations from anyone else especially those who troll for salmon on the ocean.

I made it out today, a bit later than I hoped but was still on the water by 7. The first few hours were quiet, I did see some shakers being caught then at about 1130 the bite picked up....I ended up landing 4 halibut (first on my kayak) but they were all short... 1 might have been legal but I decided no to measure it and just keep fishing. I did meet up with John as he was wrestling a Leopard shark in his net. Talked to the game warden and he said he only saw 5 or 6 keepers. I did hear about 2 seal/sea lion attacks snagging someone's dinner and had one bump my kayak from below... still a great day and can't wait to get back out.