How to Fish for California Halibut with Swimbaits [Kayak Fishing]
I went out for my first attempt at halibut for the year and it payed off. Once again, small swimbaits were the ticket to success. Hopefully y'all can learn a thing or two from the video and use it this upcoming Halibut season. They should be in thick.
Rods/Reels
Ocean Angler Gold Cup Inshore 7'6" M bit.ly/30ItNDb
Shimano Tranx 301 amzn.to/3g1sNjk
40lb Power Pro Super Slick amzn.to/3ico0NQ
Power Handle amzn.to/3o3q3q9
Phenix Abyss 807 8'
Penn Squall II 12 LH
40lb Power Pro Super Slick amzn.to/3ico0NQ
Ugly Stick Tiger 7' ML amzn.to/39Wf64r
Penn Rival 20 with level wind removed amzn.to/2NAqA1L
50 lb Kastking super power braid amzn.to/382wySG
Lures (in order of appearance):
1.5 oz 5/0 Jig Head amzn.to/2XQCTg0
5" Pearl White Swimbait amzn.to/3s0CYu0
Paddle: Werner Camano amzn.to/3g2NkqC
Camera:
GOPRO HERO 7 Black amzn.to/2VgzDcM
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You're spot on with your information. I quit using bait a couple years ago. I'd rather spend my time fishing than messing with bait all day long. 4" is the size to use also. I catch very few under sized halibut on swimbaits too, that's another plus. Good job!
One of my favorite channels! Always sharing knowledge!
Yes your back! Can’t wait to watch more and learn from your videos!!
Great video bro and thanks for the tips going this coming weekend for my first halibut hopefully it’s a monster!
Best video that explains how you fish. Thank you sir
Yes sir. Good fishing. 🐠
Nice fish and good info!
Thanks for this. Great info.
useful tips on setting up the anchovy!
Hi I’m Antonio I have known you for about 8 years that I saw you fishing when you were riding your little bike with your fishing rods. your views are fine keep it up. let us know when you get halibut on the beach. Thanks
Nice video cool fishing!
Yo man. Good seeing u today !!
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah same! Good luck finding those salmon
Thanks!
Awesome
Very nice
Where did you launch? I fished last week near the Alameda wall and caught two 30-inchers.
You kick ass bro
getting pupmed for our skiff rental next weekend! i learn alot from your vids bud! keep it up!!
@alexariza2459
3 жыл бұрын
Bro I got mine this Saturday on the 17th in Santa cruz. Hopefully use some live bait for some hali or ling
@NorCalFishermen
3 жыл бұрын
Might see you out there bro!
How has that Penn Spinfisher we held out for you on the surf? Did it break down at all?
Got my first halibut of the season last week and I’m looking forward to a great season! it was my first one on artificial too!
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Good luck with them in the coming months
I fished off the yak in SD on swim baits, never live. Now I'm up north, what marina can I dock from to fish santa cruz, I have a 16.5' Alumucraft
damn! that looks fun! easy launch?
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
Right off the dock, super easy
Nice one Everett! My bait of choice too. See you on the beach in the next month for them striper! 👍🏼
I just started fishing for halibut off my kayak and am completely lost. Any advice for depth, structure vs. sand etc.? Do you all just let it drag as you drift or do you hop it more vertical every so often? I just have such a hard time seeing bites when my weight keeps catching on rocks and kelp…
How deep were you drifting? Great video!
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
Around 60 feet
Do you let your lure hit the bottom
please post again.
@willclark5261
11 ай бұрын
fr
awesome all around. Appreciate all the tips! I must say I rate this video top of all the other one's i've been watching lately from other bay area folks. Why? I consider this the people's champion. Simple, down to basics yet effective. No fancy motorized kayak, fishfinder or expensive rig, just sheer skill and determination. That's why! Plus local to my area!! I am wondering what kayak you're using?
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
It’s an Ocean Kayak Prowler 13. Pretty affordable and a very streamlined kayak. Makes paddling easy
HOLLOW BELLY SWIMBAITS RULE,NOW IN H.D😎🐟
They can site you if they want to for not having a landing net. Min. Of a 18 inch hoop. My friends have gotten tickets FYI. I hate bringing a net on a kayak too.
@sfunderground1548
3 жыл бұрын
quack
I cant find the new Okuma Rockaway SP , any suggestions ?
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
Try Fish USA. Stock is low for a lot of fishing stuff at the moment so you might just be out of luck
Everett, did you get an Old Town yak too?
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
No, I’m looking to get a Hobie
@jaychino1621
3 жыл бұрын
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 they need to hook you up.
No fishfinder? That's pretty hardcore.
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
I am the fish finder
@rainzer0
3 жыл бұрын
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 LMAO
how long your lead is?
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
On what rod
@fishwithme9245
3 жыл бұрын
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 the Tranx
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
About 7 feet, the fg knot can’t be inside the reel when you’re casting so I usually go with about a rod length of leader
@fishwithme9245
3 жыл бұрын
@@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231 Thanks
Poor rockfish :(
why are you fishing 3 rods
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
Why not
@Chonskins9144
2 жыл бұрын
I thought you were only allowed two rods max. I could be wrong.
@Quackk_Addict
Жыл бұрын
in the bay and ocean, you only allowed to use 1 rod unless you commercial... was curious how you using 3 rods too lol
Looks like 80 feet
@thesantacruzsurfcaster6231
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you can tell