First kayak catch...beginners luck?

could he be the ONE? (asks morpheous)

you guys are too funny...

honestly, I felt like all the things I've been learning and reading from you guys on this site came together at once, so thank you my NCKA family...

yes those smelt were kind of big but I thought why not and threw I on the hook...

I've caught some serious madness and I can't wait to get out again!

rog

could he be the ONE? (asks morpheous)

  cool

What happened to ( times!  that must be paridise!! Hell Yes!!! Way to make bait and Get your flatty ON!!!! I havn't been hali fishing yet...I think I'll print your pic of that bad boy and put in my tackle box for a lucky charm...WTG and Congrats on a solid report with pics of your first hali...

WttM   

 TextBook is right,  WTGo and WTShow how it's done...


 Strong Work!!!!!!!! 

Well we usually limit out when we go so you have a lot to learn!!       

That is awesome man, I have farmed at least 4 hali's this year, it has been rough.

I've got to know... Did you rig that big smelt with a stinger?
There's been some debate about needing a stinger on a larger bait. Thanks.

yes I did use a stinger... I bought some halibut rigs at fishermans warehouse on sale a while back.

Maybe you can rub off some of that lucky charm you got there. When are you going next time and I'll join you.
Good job.

Danny

Rog,

I'm not set up for hali fishing yet. Can you describe your rig, maybe even take some pictures of it, so I can buy the same and get ready? I usually go cod fishing by Lover's Point and Otter Cove. Looking forward to fishing Stillwater Carmel as well. You're welcome to join me some time.
Advance thanks.

Danny

Danny,

That would be great if I could join you. We should set something up! Here is what i got...

From a SF Gate article:

Start with a three-way swivel. Tie your fishing line to one of the swivels. From another swivel, tie 12 to 16 inches of line and tie on a sinker, 4 to 12 ounces (depending on the depth and speed of current), 6 to 8 ounces usually is fine. From the third swivel, tie three feet of leader to a 1/0 or 2/0 short-shanked live-bait hook. Hook a live shiner perch horizontally through what looks like nose holes; for anchovies for bait, hook them vertically through the snout.

One trick is to leave three inches of excess line from the knot on your hook, and tie on a No. 6 treble hook. This is what is called a "stinger." Because halibut are notorious short strikers, it can hook the short strikers.


Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/25/SPR510QGAK.DTL#ixzz0RuRGyPRN

Here is a rig on fishermans warehouse website, although the one i bought was a different brand and a buck a piece and is tied with a 3-way swivel:

http://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=3336

Rog,

Thanks for the info. I'll look for that rig at Fishery Supply in Story/San Jose. I usually go there for my rigs and other stuff. When you and I go for cods, I'll give you some of my rigs if you're not setup for it yet. I've gone twice and my score is improving from 4 to 7 as I begin to know the area. A fish finder would help define the bottom drop offs for more productive results.

Can fish only on Saturdays but if I get the fishing fever, then I can fish anytime.

When's your next trip to ARW? I am planning to go to Monterey this Saturday 9/26. You're welcome to join. PM me if you're free and we'll arrange a meeting point.

Danny
 

u make it look so easy.

I guess this is what keeps us going, the hope that someday Rog's luck will fall on us too. But let's not forget, he did made preparations: reading you guys previous posts, having the right tools/rigs, the right timing and that "luck". He went prepared with knowhow from NCKA members (after reading your posts) and equipped himself properly. Good job Rog. You bring me "Hope".

good job!!!   wish i could've caught a nice hali for my first yak fish