| Halibut fishing is something that many people | | | | hooks with this type of bait and test line of 40 to |
| enjoy each year. But in order to have good | | | | 80 pounds. |
| success you will need to know some things about | | | | Halibut fishing should be done near the bottom of |
| tips and techniques to use. During the spring time | | | | the area, or within five feet of the bottom. Move |
| these Halibut will be moving closer to the shore. | | | | your jig after you've hit bottom, and lower it |
| This is so they will be able to eat on the other | | | | down slowly. You shouldn't be in much danger of |
| fish that are in the area. | | | | losing the bait, since halibut fishing will done in |
| Using jigs to fish for Halibut is one of the things | | | | sandy or gravel bottomed areas. |
| you should consider. These jigs come in many | | | | When you can tell you have a halibut nibbling you |
| different sizes and shapes. The most popular | | | | need to set your hook. Lift the rod up and keep it |
| choice of jig size would be 8 to 12 ounces. | | | | up while you're reeling in the line. Once you're sure |
| Though if you are fishing in more shallow water, | | | | that the halibut is actually hooked you can than |
| use a bit smaller size. The hook should be on the | | | | pump the rod so the line stays tight. |
| upper part of the jig to avoid a snag near the | | | | You will have a fight on your hands once the |
| bottom. | | | | halibut is close to the top of the water. When |
| Add a piece of herring to a jig that is shaped like | | | | they see that shadow of the boat, it's a burst of |
| a herring, and your chances of getting a fish while | | | | energy for them, and they may quickly dive |
| halibut fishing should increase. Attracting Halibut will | | | | down. Have the drag set for that strong run or |
| be the sound that jig will make when it hits the | | | | you may lose your halibut. Bring along not only a |
| bottom, and also the smell of the bait. If they | | | | gaff hook, but also a harpoon with possibly 15 |
| know there is food around, you will hopefully be | | | | feet of line on it. You can always get the halibut |
| bringing home your limit. | | | | with the harpoon and let them wear themselves |
| Normally you should stick with water that is | | | | out a bit. |
| around 80 to 180 feet deep, possibly moving | | | | Think about bleeding them before you get them |
| once in a while to deeper water up to 300 feet | | | | on the boat it will help them taste better. Good |
| deep. Also consider the use of a spreader bar on | | | | luck for your halibut fishing. |
| which you can place some herring to. Use treble | | | | |