Max # of Hooks for Halibut SF Bay

Yes, retie a two and a three connected by a swivel.

Funny, I was looking over the regulations yesterday and I was just thinking about the same thing. Come on here in my questions answered. Perfect

Rockfish and lings aren’t picky so you don’t really need live bait.  Live bait is just overkill for rockfishing.

Rockfish and lings aren’t picky so you don’t really need live bait.  Live bait is just overkill for rockfishing.

Guess the bigger lings I’ve gotten, which have been on big live baits, didn’t get this memo.

Rockfish and lings aren’t picky so you don’t really need live bait.  Live bait is just overkill for rockfishing.

Guess the bigger lings I’ve gotten, which have been on big live baits, didn’t get this memo.

My pb ling cod @41.5” and 2nd biggest in AOTY history was caught salmon trolling with a bag anchovy on a $20 fiberglass 8ft rod because the salmon bite was soft so the sensitive fiberglass rod helped feel the salmon nibbling.

Rockfish and lings aren’t picky so you don’t really need live bait.  Live bait is just overkill for rockfishing.

Guess the bigger lings I’ve gotten, which have been on big live baits, didn’t get this memo.

My pb ling cod @41.5” and 2nd biggest in AOTY history was caught salmon trolling with a bag anchovy on a $20 fiberglass 8ft rod because the salmon bite was soft so the sensitive fiberglass rod helped feel the salmon nibbling.

Holy sea monster, Batman!

I think 99% of the battle is just putting something attractive in front of the fish.  What registers as attractive probably varies day to day and place to place, and how much other forage is around for them. 

wholy moly. your catch reminds me of this video (you all probably seen it before but always worth watching again)

wholy moly. your catch reminds me of this video (you all probably seen it before but always worth watching again)

I hadn't seen that one yet - thanks for posting it!