How to avoid tangles on halibut bouncer-flasher rig?

I actually tried doing the entire rig with braid which was a terrible idea 

Yes, bad idea (don't ask me how I know...).

This is all really helpful info. Thank you to the OP for asking and to all who have contributed their thoughts.

I actually tried doing the entire rig with braid which was a terrible idea 

Yes, bad idea (don't ask me how I know...).

Braid is f-ing evil

Picked up some spreaders bars when I was down at the tackle shop yesterday afternoon, thanks everyone for the info.

Most important thing would be moving forward while deploying the rig.
And when you stop or stay you should retrieve the rig.

Also below T bar is quite helpful to avoid tangle.

Halibut are not line shy.... I use 80# mono leaders and run a modified commercial style setup

Moo Moo Outdoors has a good video on his halibut rig.  I utilized his rig the last 2x and its worked well. 

Moo Moo Outdoors has a good video on his halibut rig.  I utilized his rig the last 2x and its worked well. 

That’s a cool video. A lot of knowledge packed in right there. Thanks for sharing!

Halibut are not line shy....

Yes, but you might have to break off.... Better to lose as little gear as possible, rather than the entire rig.

Halibut are not line shy....

Yes, but you might have to break off.... Better to lose as little gear as possible, rather than the entire rig.

I usually use light ~20lb test for the line going to the weight, since the weight is the main source of snags. That way only the weight breaks off.

Halibut are not line shy....

Yes, but you might have to break off.... Better to lose as little gear as possible, rather than the entire rig.

I usually use light ~20lb test for the line going to the weight, since the weight is the main source of snags. That way only the weight breaks off.

Thats exactly what i do with the 20#. But honestly in 3 years of halibut fishing i have never gotten snagged on anything.  We just drag mud flats and i know them like the back of my hands.