03-10-2004, 07:53 PM
If you have a pier close by then you are better off getting the jacksmelt with a Sabiki rig. There are a few brands out there, Hyabusa, Pline, Owner and others. Go with the smallest hook possible. I believe the Hyabusa has some with a #14 hook. That also puts you on a 4lb leader with 2lb branches.
That rig should help you get some others little sardines, chovies as well as the different smelt varieties that are associated in that area. If you have a live well basket then you can keep your catch kickin for best results.
Then you can fish them in your normal manner of fashion. I will usually use a drift rig. That keeps on on the bottom and one just off the bottom. That is good to drive the halibuts nuts. The drift rig is similar to the standar Halibut rig only it has some wire leaders to keep from getting tangled.
Give it a try. Most of your bait and tackle shops have the Sabiki rigs in different sizes. But like I said, I have much better results with the smaller sizes.
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That rig should help you get some others little sardines, chovies as well as the different smelt varieties that are associated in that area. If you have a live well basket then you can keep your catch kickin for best results.
Then you can fish them in your normal manner of fashion. I will usually use a drift rig. That keeps on on the bottom and one just off the bottom. That is good to drive the halibuts nuts. The drift rig is similar to the standar Halibut rig only it has some wire leaders to keep from getting tangled.
Give it a try. Most of your bait and tackle shops have the Sabiki rigs in different sizes. But like I said, I have much better results with the smaller sizes.
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